Health & Safety (B)

What must the first aid provision for a construction site reflect?

• The competence of persons employed.

• The probable injuries expected.

• The distance from the hospital.

• The number of first aiders.

Why is it important to replace first aid supplies each time they are used?

• To comply with COSHH regulations.

• To comply with RIDDOR requirements.

• To ensure accidents can be effectively prevented.

• To ensure resources are always available in case of accidents.

What certification defines an operative’s competence to erect a mobile scaffold tower?

• CISRS certification
• PASMA certification
• NEBOSH certification
• IPAF certification

What is the main risk to an electrician when safe isolation is not carried out on a live circuit being worked on?

• Electric shock caused by direct contact.

• Electrical shock caused by indirect contact.

• Electric shock caused by static discharge.

• Electrical shock caused by electromagnetic interference.

What type of hazardous substance is classified by the label shown in the image?

• Explosive.

• Harmful.

• Toxic.

• Oxidising.

What health and safety term defines the potential exposure of a worker to loud noise?

• A risk.

• A hazard.

• An accident.

• An occurrence.

What is the specific hazard when cables are run in thermal insulation?

• Fire.

• Burns.

• Explosion.

• Electric shock.

What term defines the situation where an electrician is working at height off a ladder?

• A risk.

• A hazard.

• An incident.

• Working too hard.

What practice is employed to address the potential hazard of electrical shock from trailing leads for power tools on construction sites?

• Use only hand tools

• Use of 400 V three phase supplies.

• Use of 230 V single phase supplies.

• Use of 110 V centre tapped supplies.

Which type of fire extinguisher is best suited for use on live electrical fires?

• Carbon dioxide

• Dry powder

• Water

• Foam