H and S

Which Specific regulation would be in force when working in a petrochemical plant ?

• COSHH

• PUWER

• DSEAR

• EPA

Which work situation is not covered by the health and safety at work act ?

• Doing private weekend work for a customer

• Attending an emergency evening callout

• working as a sub-contractor

• installing a split AC unit in your own home

An approved code of practice is an example of what type of document ?

• Act of Parliament

• Regulatory

• Non-statutory

• Statutory

What does an HSE improvement notice mean ?

• The quality of work needs to improve

• A safer work method is needed

• The work is falling behind schedule

• All work must stop immediately

When should a basic dust mask be worn ?

• When using a powerful solvent

• When asbestos may be present

• When cleaning an air filter

• When using a chemical cleaner

What is the most important consideration before carrying out manual handling ?

• is the load over 25kg

• Does it need to be lifted at all ?

• is it a one or two person lift ?

• Are suitable gloves available

What work situation would most likely be covered by a permit to work system ?

• Rewiring an electrical control panel

• Delivering a refrigeration unit to site

• performing routine maintenance checks

• Adjusting a cold store thermostat

What is the most likely hazard when degreasing a condenser coil in a kitchen ?

• Being overcome by fumes

• caustic skin burns

• Toxic poisoning

• Cardiac sensitisation

what is the most appropriate item of PPE when drilling a hole in a wall ?

• one piece overalls

• leather gauntlets

• long sleeved work wear

• disposable dust mask

what is a potential long-term health implication from asbestos exposure ?

• Thrombosis

• Haematosis

• Mesothelioma

• Neuralgia