Carrying out Blocklaying Activities A

What are the health and safety considerations when lifting and carrying blocks?

• Don’t lift more than 10KG.

• Ensure the blocks are clean.

• Don’t bend your knees when you are lifting.

• Only lift what you feel capable of carrying.

Why is it important to wear gloves when working with cement?

• To prevent splinters.

• To reduce hand vibration.

• To reduce the noise impact.

• To prevent chemical burns.

What items of Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when cutting blocks by hand?

• Gloves and eye protection.

• Ear defenders and dust mask.

• Boots and ear defenders.

• Dust masks and water proofs.

Which of the following hatching symbols represents blockwork?

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What does a cross sectional drawing represent?

• Dimension of rooms.

• Slice through the building.

• Range of elevations.

• Strength of materials used.

What scale would commonly be used for a detailed drawing of a lintel?

• 1:1

• 1:10

• 1:50

• 1:2500

Which drawing would be used when setting out the blockwork partitions?

• Elevation.

• Plan.

• Sectional.

• Detail.

What task is completed before working on a scaffold?

• Complete the Specification.

• Check the Working Drawings.

• Complete a Risk Assessment.

• Check the Building Regulations.

Which type of block is most commonly used below ground level?

• Lightweight insultation blocks.

• Decorative glass blocks.

• Hollow blocks.

• Trench blocks.

Which tool should be used to cut blocks by hand?

• Bolster chisel.

• Brick hammer.

• Plugging chisel.

• Scutch hammer.