Carrying out Blocklaying Activities B

What hazard is most common when stacking blocks?

• Vibration.

• Moving vehicles.

• Manual handling.

• Dust.

What hazard is most common when mixing mortar?

• Slips and trips.

• Falling objects.

• Chemical splashes.

• Moving vehicles.

What hazard is most common when cutting blocks by hand?

• Manual handling.

• Vibration.

• Noise.

• Flying materials.

How is blockwork shown on cross-sectional drawings?

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Which one of the following will show the room layout for block walls?

• Block plan.

• Sectional drawing.

• Location drawing.

• Plan view.

What scale would be commonly used for a side elevation drawing of a two storey house?

• 1:1

• 1:10

• 1:100

• 1:2500

Which one of the following states the type of block to use?

• Safety policy.

• Specification.

• Building Regulations.

• Risk assessment.

Which one of the following would give product information?

• Risk assessment.

• Working drawings.

• Building Regulations.

• Manufacturer’s instructions.

Which type of block would provide the best thermal insulation?

• Dense concrete blocks.

• Lightweight aerated blocks.

• Hollow concrete blocks.

• Stone faced blocks.

Which tool should be used to cut concrete blocks?

• Bolster chisel.

• Masonry drill.

• Plugging chisel.

• Brick hammer.