EAL QELTK3/002 Understanding environmental legislation...

Which of the following was set up to protect the environment?

• the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005

• the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999

• the Control of Pollution Act 1989

• the Environmental Protection Act 1990

Which of the following was set up to limit pollution from industry?

• the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005

• the Environmental Act 1995

• Radio Active Substances Act 1991

• the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations 2000

Which of the following was set up to control how carriers of waste products operate?

• the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005

• the Control of Pollution Act 1989

• the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999

• the Environmental Act 1995

Our surroundings and the world in which we live is one definition of:

• the Health and Safety at Work Act

• the Building Regulations

• the environment

• the water table

The Packaging Regulations tell us that all packaging must be designed and manufactured so that:

• goods can never be broken

• volume and weight are at a minimum

• packaged goods can be moved with a forklift truck and so avoid manual handling

• used packaging can be recycled and re-used

Any home with zero carbon emissions would be allocated which code?

• 6

• 0

• 1

• 5

The heights of switches and sockets are covered in which element of the Building Regulations 2000, amended?

• Part P

• Part M

• Part C

• Part L

Site preparation and resistance to contaminants and moisture is covered in which element of the Building Regulations 2000, amended?

• Part P

• Part G

• Part C

• Part K

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by an organization, event, product or person is?

• greenhouse effect

• global warming

• carbon footprint

• depleted ozone layer

The energy efficiency requirements of a building are covered in which element of the Building Regulations 2000, amended?

• Part P

• Part L

• Part C

• Part K