Excavations and Confined Spaces Safety Quiz PP 10 Phase 1

What is the main danger associated with working in trenches and excavations?

• Wall collapse

• Electric shock

• Chemical exposure

• Fire hazard

What is the essential requirement for any excavation deeper than 1.2m?

• Temporary support

• Vehicle stops

• LPG usage

• High voltage equipment

What should a plumber be aware of when working in an excavation with multiple pipes?

• Risk of structural collapse

• Risk of explosion

• Risk of flooding

• Risk of fire

What is a confined space?

• An enclosed area with risks to health

• A space with no physical boundaries

• An enclosed area with no risks

• An open area with plenty of ventilation

What is a common danger in confined spaces?

• Excessive space

• Excessive lighting

• Over-ventilation

• Flooding

What do the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require for work in confined spaces?

• Risk assessment

• Suitability assessment

• Tool assessment

• Material assessment

What is the purpose of a permit to work in confined spaces?

• To restrict access to the space

• To communicate between site management and workers

• To increase the number of workers in the space

• To reduce safety precautions

What are the essential features of a permit to work?

• No monitoring and auditing of the system

• No training and instruction in the issue of permits

• Exclusion of contractors from the permit

• Clear identification of who may authorise particular jobs

What is the main purpose of a permit to work?

• To eliminate the need for safety precautions

• To ensure a formal check is undertaken before entering confined spaces

• To reduce communication between site management and workers

• To increase the number of workers in confined spaces

Where can one find a brief guide to working safely in confined spaces?

• www.hse.gov.uk

• www.confinedspacesafety.com

• www.hse.gov.uk/pUbns/priced/l101.pdf

• www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg258.pdf