Bricklaying related questions

DPC goes in at a minimum of 150mm below ground level.

• True

• False

Which legislation must be followed when moving bricks?

• COSHH

• Working at Heights

• Manual Handling

• LOLER

• PUWER

Which document identifies site hazards?

• Method Statement

• Toolbox Talk

• Specification

• Working Drawings

• Risk Assessment

Mortar gauged at 5:1 which is used for above ground face work, can also be used underground.

• True

• False

Foundations are part of the?

• Superstructure

• Substructure

Why is gauging the materials when mixing mortar important?

• Easier

• Maintains consistent mortar colour

• Common Sense

• Doesn't really matter

4 courses of brickwork measures

• 225mm

• 300mm

• 350mm

• 450mm

12 Courses of brickwork is the same as how many courses of blocks?

Working with wet concrete can cause chemical burns on your skin

• True

• False

It is best practise to lay bricks Frog up or frog down?

• Down

• Up

• Doesn't Matter

• Depends if it gets checked

• Whichever is the fastest as you earn more money