Health and safety 3.

A blue label on a fire extinguisher indicates that it contains?

• Foam

• Dry Powder

• Water

• Oil

Which of the following about reducing the risks of injury from electrical equipment is true? 

• Wherever possible, cables and leads should be run above head height and over the top of door and walkways 

• Cables and leads should be positioned across the middle of floors and walkways 

• Cables and leads can be run at waste height as long as there is a warning sign 

• Cables and leads should be tied into as tight a coil as possible 

What should be used on site with all electrical equipment to protect the user from electric shock? 

• PAT sticker 

• RCD device 

• Overload trip 

• Suitable cable drum 

What action should be carried out to ensure that electrical equipment is safe after use? 

• Turn off at the mains isolator 

• Leave equipment powered up but not running 

• Place a notice on the controls stating that the equipment is not currently in use 

• Push emergency stop button in 

What is a hazard in construction?

•  A potential source of harm

• An actual source of harm

• A potential source of danger

• A potential source of risk

What type of risks are associated with working in extreme temperatures?

•  Slips, trips, and falls

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals

• High temperatures and humidity levels

• Unstable structures

What are the potential consequences of working with faulty electrical wiring?

• Burns, electrocution, and explosions

• Slips, trips, and falls

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals

• Unstable structures

What type of hazard can be associated with contaminated surfaces?

• Burns, electrocution, and explosions

• Contamination of food or drink

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals

• Slips, trips, and falls

What type of risk could be associated with using dangerous machinery?

• Slips, trips, and falls

• Burns, electrocution, and explosions

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals

• Unstable structures

What is the overarching piece of legislation that covers health and safety?

• COSHH

• HASAWA

• RIDDOR

• WAHR