Level 2 Health & Safety - Trenches & Confined Spaces

What is one reason for maintaining or repairing existing buried pipework or cables?

• To improve water quality

• To ensure proper functioning

• To change the color of the pipes

• To increase the depth of the excavation

What is another danger, besides collapse, when working in trenches?

• Falling objects

• Water leakage

• Electrical shock

• Animal attacks

What must be provided for safe access and exit in trenches?

• Ropes

• Ladders

• Ramps

• Stairs

Which of these locations is NOT typically a confined space?

• Sewers

• Drains

• Wells

• Beaches

Confined spaces for engineers can include which of the following?

• Under floors

• Mountain tops

• Open fields

• Large gardens

Ground source heat pumps are considered what type of space for engineers?

• Confined space

• Open space

• Public space

• Recreational space

Which location is considered a confined space?

• Inside tanks and cisterns

• Large auditoriums

• Public parks

• Open fields

What condition can make confined spaces hazardous?

• Cold conditions

• Hot conditions

• Windy conditions

• Rainy conditions

Which of the following is used to prevent falls from heights?

• Safety boots

• Full-body harness

• Traffic cone

• First-aid box

Which equipment is used to provide fresh air in confined spaces?

• Air blower (explosion proof)

• Resuscitator

• Tripod and fall arrestor

• Movable fences