Unit 101 Communicating in the workplace

Select the correct three general regulations that apply in a workshop

• Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000, Employment Relations Act and the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

• Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations.

• Health and Safety at Work Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and the Water Supply (Water Quality)Regulations 2000

• Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2000, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations and the Employment Relations Act

Under HASAWA 1974, what must all employers ensure?

• So far as is reasonably practicable the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees.

• The health and safety at work of their employees at all times and in all conditions.

• So far as is reasonably practicable the health and safety at work of their employees and the Welfare of all personnel.

• The Welfare at work of all personnel.

What items of Personal Protective Equipment should be worn on entering a noisy active workshop?

• Protective eye goggles, high visibility vest and ear defenders.

• Ear defenders, stout protective footwear and overalls.

• High visibility vest, stout protective footwear and a hard hat.

• Stout protective footwear, protective eye goggles and overalls.

What colour is the label sign on a dry powder fire extinguisher?

• Green

• Blue

• Red

• Black

What three elements are needed for a fire to be established and maintained?

• Heat, fuel and argon.

• Acetylene, propane and oxygen.

• Argon, nitrogen and oxygen.

• Heat, fuel and oxygen.

What type of fire extinguisher cannot be used on a fire involving possibly live electrical apparatus?

• Water

• Powder

• Gas

• ALL of the above

What type of safety sign is circular and has a white graphic symbol on a blue background?

• Prohibition sign

• Hazard warning sign

• Mandatory action sign

• Safe condition sign

How many fire drills must a UK organisation have per year ?

• At least 1

• At least 2

• At least 4

• At least 6

In a workshop area, what three types of responsible behaviour should you follow?

• Follow instructions, wear the correct dress and turn off your mobile phone.

• Turn off your mobile phone, ensure any workshop Radio is switched off and walking not running.

• Walking not running, follow instructions and wear the correct dress.

• Walking not running, avoid yellow lines and wear the correct dress.

What would you do upon finding an open container of engine oil in the middle of the workshop with no one in sight?

• Inform your supervisor or the workshop manager about the container when you next see them.

• Do nothing as other workers that have just left the area may be using the container and will return shortly.

• Move the container, if possible, to a safe location and report this immediately to your supervisor or the workshop manager.

• Ignore the container as it has nothing to do with you.