Copper Pipework Unit 109 - WS 1 Safety

Knee protection is not required when fabricating copper because work is only carried out for short periods of time.

• True

• False

The correct choice and use of personal protective equipment when fabricating copper pipework will ensure the risk of injury to yourself is reduced.

• True

• False

Wearing the correct safety boots would reduce the risk

of your feet being injured if you accidently drop a set of

pipe benders.

• True

• False

Health and safety is all about looking after yourself only.

• True

• False

For soldering, eye protection is only used by operatives

who lack experience.

• True

• False

Employees can safely wear any type of clothing when fabricating copper as this is a low-risk task.

• True

• False

On occasions when plumbers are required to carry out

copper pipe fabrication in restricted areas, such as lofts

or cellars, a hard hat should be used.

• True

• False

Health and safety is totally the employers responsibility.

• True

• False

Ear protection should be used if there is a lot of surrounding noise from other trades.

• True

• False

The employer has the responsibility of supplying the correct PPE for the employee to wear.

• True

• False