Construction Environment Quiz

Which legislation limits the amount of heavy metals that can be contained in packaging?

• Anti-Pollution Works regulations

• The Collection & Disposal of Waste Regulations

• Packaging (Essential Requirements) Regulations

• Environment Protection Act

The disposal of Domestic asbestos waste is covered by

• The control of Pollution Act

• The hazardous Waste Regulations (2005)

• The Environment Protection Act (1990)

• The Pollution Prevention Control (2000)

Which of these is part of the environment?

• Hazardous Waste

• Building Services

• Thermal Insulation

• Flora & Fauna

Which of the above belongs in that part of the environment?

• Brick Work

• Cattle

• Ventilation Systems

• Asbestos

Which gas is associated with the air pollution caused by use of mobile generators on a construction site?

• Chlorine

• Methane

• Carbon Monoxide

• Sulphur Dioxide

What does the Code for Sustainable Homes use to communicate the performance of sustainability?

• Star rating

• Percentage rated chart

• Group rating

• Colour energy usage chart

Which of these is not easily recyclable?

• Cable insulation

• Busbars

• Cardboards

• Glass

Material which are recyclable must not be:

• Stockpiled in skips outdoors

• Separated after use from general waste

• Mixed with other waste materials

• Stored for collection by a specialist contractor

Which approach is taken to reduce the amount of wastage from fabricating cable trays?

• Prepare off site so there is less chance of damage

• Purchase trays which are the correct length

• Use power saw rather than hand saws when making cuts

• Check all measurements fully before cutting and forming

While working on a contract it is noticed that there are excessive fumes being emitted. Who should this be reported to?

• The project Manager

• The Health & Safety Executive

• The supervisor

• The site safety officer