Blockwork quiz

Which regulation covers the carrying and moving of blocks?

• Provision and use of work equipment regulations.

• Manual handling regulations

• Control of substances hazardous to health

• Health and safety at work act

Which is the correct sequence when laying blocks.

• Plumb, level, gauge

• level, plumb, gauge

• gauge, plumb, level

• gauge, level, plumb

Which piece of paperwork will you need to tell you about hazards on site?

• Method statement

• Specification

• Site diary

• Timesheet

When using a line over a long distance a ------ plate helps to prevent sagging.

Which of these best describes a cross section drawing?

• An overhead view

• A view of the inside of a building

• A drawing of the floorplan of a building

• A slice through a wall or other feature to show detail

What is this tool used for?

• Checking a quoin for square

• Setting the gauge of blockwork

• Checking plumb

• Checking that the roof is right

What bond is normally used for blockwork

• Flemish bond

• english bond

• Stretcher bond or half bond

• Brooke bond

Which is an advantage of low density blocks

• They can carry more weight

• They absorb less moisture

• They help with energy efficiency by trapping warm air within them

• They can withstand more pressure

When you are setting out internal block walls which drawing would you use?

• elevation

• plan

• cross section

• detail

When carrying blocks what are the health and safety considerations?

• Don't lift more than 10kg

• Only carry clean blocks

• Only lift as much as you feel able to carry

• do not bend your knees