Property Maintenance Knowledge

When carrying out a risk assessment, what are Working at Height, Fire and Use of Portable Equipment titled?

• The risk

• The hazard

• A control measure

• Additional measure

What materials should be checked to determine the potential contents for asbestos?

• Textured ceiling coatings

• Bare copper tubing

• PVC coated cables

• Cavity wall insulation

Under the Health and Safety Act 1974, what must an employer ensure?

• Safety equipment is replaced on a quarterly basis

• Relevant training is provided for site operatives

• All employees are provided with drinking water

• Annual medical checks are provided for all employees

Who is responsible for the provision and payment of Health and Safety training for a maintenance operative?

• Employer

• Employee

• Client

• HSE

In what document do the following headings appear...?

1) Identify the hazards

2) Who might be harmed?

• Method statements

• Risk assessment

• Manufacturers instructions

• Maintenance records

When a load is assessed and found to be 30kg, what is the operative's safest course of action?

• The weight is below the recommended maximum and can be lifted by a single person

• The weight is above the recommended maximum but can still be lifted by a single person.

• The weight is above the recommended maximum and a mechanical lifting device should be used.

• The weight is above the recommendations but could be lifted if kept close to the body.

How does the employer and employee benefit from the safe handling of materials and equipment?

• Improved productivity and reduction of injury

• Reduced maintenance costs and material usage

• Increased options for liability and productivity

• Increased retaining costs and ill health to employees

On what type of fire can a fire extinguisher containing water be used?

• Paper

• Flammable liquids

• Flammable gases

• Electrical

What is the common term for a company's aims, objectives and values?

• Mission statement

• Service level agreement

• Health and Safety policy

• Customer services policy

What is the most important reason for providing good customer servid in property maintenance?

• Faster turnaround of payments

• Easier to recruit staff

• Encourage repeat business

• To reduce customer overheads