H&S General 2

When applied to lifting equipment, what does the abbreviation S.W.L. stand for?

• Simple Weight Limit
• Simplified Working Limit
• Standard Weight Limit
• Safe Working Load

Emergency exit signs are coloured:

• red
• green
• blue
• black and white

Necklaces should not be worn in the workshop because they may:

• become damaged
• get lost
• get caught in machinery
• upset management

Airlines should not be left lying across the workshop floor because:

• they may become hot
• the air pressure will drop
• someone may trip over them
• the compressor will overheat

The hazards involved in the use of petrol in the workshop are covered by the:

• control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
• Health and Saftey at Work Act
• Factories Act
• Work Equipment Regulations

An example of PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT used by a motor vehicle engineer would be:

• reading glasses
• paper towels
• goggles
• skin cleanser

Which of the following type of footwear is most suitable for use in a workshop:

• soft leather shoes
• trainers
• sandals
• saftey shoes

The most suitable equipment to lift an engine out of a vehicle would be:

• a trolley jack
• axel stands
• 2 post ramp
• an engine crane

When using a bench grinder, the most appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to wear would be:

• goggles
• leather apron
• breathing mask
• welding mask

For health reasons, an engine should not be operated in a workshop without:

• a supervisor present
• checking the coolant level
• exhaust extraction connected
• someone in the vehicle