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WorksheetsLv 2 - Health & Safety - Quiz 2
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Substances such as acids and alkalis, which are especially dangerous to the eyes and lungs (breathing), are classified as:
Toxic
Corrosive
Flammable
Explosive
Which of the following is one of the main checks that should be carried out on a hammer before use?
Hammer head is firmly fixed to the shaft
The claw head is correctly sharpened
There are no mushroom edges to the contact point
The blade of the hammer is correctly secured
What is the most likely risk of injury when cutting copper pipe using handheld pipe cutters?
Dermatitis from handling the copper
Cuts to fingers from the inside burr of the pipe
Wrist injury from excessive twisting of the handle
Eye injury from copper shards
When manually lifting sheet lead coils, which of the following items of PPE should be used?
Goggles
Respiratory equipment
Hand protection
Ear defenders
A plumber’s first action in the event of an emergency on site should be to:
Stop work and leave site immediately
Follow site safety procedure
Phone the emergency services
Phone the health and safety inspector
The term used to identify the task whereby hazards associated with a work activity measured against the likelihood of an accident taking place is known as a:
Risk ratio
Danger assessment
Risk factor
Risk assessment
A fire involving wood is categorised as:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
When working in a dusty environment, as well as respiratory equipment what other item of PPE should be worn?
Ear defenders
Safety harness
Gloves
Goggles
The term used to describe those that may be affected by a work activity or process is:
Risk exposure
Risk control
Risk liability
Risk assessment
Poisons such as hydrogen sulphide and cyanide are classified as:
Toxic
Corrosive
Flammable
Explosive
Under what circumstances can an operative be excused from wearing PPE on site?
If the weather is extremely hot
If the supervisor gives permission
When PPE has not been made available
Operatives must wear PPE when required to do so, no exceptions
The main purpose of an assembly point on a construction site is:
To enable PAT testing of all site electrical equipment
As a safe area for workers in the event of a site evacuation
As an area for Health and Safety training
To enable the main contractor to address all site workers
A fire involving flammable metal is categorised as:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
For a person to be allowed to operate a circular saw they must be:
Over 16 years old
Over 18 years old
Over 21 years old
Trained and competent to do so
The HSE recommends that portable electrical equipment used on a construction site should only be tested by:
An HSE inspector
A Part P inspector
A competent person
The manufacturer of the equipment
Which one of the following materials gives off toxic fumes when burnt?
Cardboard
Polystyrene
Plywood chippings
Timber shavings
When reporting a fire, an essential piece of information that should be passed to the fire service is:
The name of the gas supplier to the site
The wind direction
Details of flammable materials stored on site
Who was responsible for starting the fire
Substances such as loft insulation are classified as:
Toxic
Corrosive
Flammable
Irritants
A fire involving flammable liquids is categorised as:
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
One method of preventing the risk of materials falling from a scaffold is the use of:
Putlogs
Toe boards
Guard rails
Standards
What do the letters HSE stand for?
Health and Safety enforcement
Health and Safety Executive
Health and Safety Enquiry
Health and Safety Endorsement
The method used by first aiders to treat a person who has suffered a heart attack is known as?
Cardiac Personal Resuscitation
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
Cardio Pulmonary Reaction
Chest Press Resuscitation
If the flow rate of gas from an LPG cylinder is too high, the most likely outcome when using a blow torch is the:
The control valve might freeze
The flame will be too hot
The flame will be too cold
The cylinder will expand
There are three different ways that hazardous substances can enter the body: inhalation, absorption and:
Radiation
Coughing
Ingestion
Virus
A safety inspection must be carried out on scaffolding:
Every day
Every 7 days
Once a month
Every 6 months
What group of signs is represented by the symbol design below?
Prohibition signs
Warning signs
Information signs
Mandatory signs
Which one of the following fire extinguishers should be used to tackle a small fire fuelled by timber?
Halon
Foam
Carbon Dioxide
Water
A notice issued by the HSE which gives a company a certain amount of time to sort out Health and Safety issues on site is known as:
A closure notice
An improvement notice
A development notice
A prohibition notice
What is the main reason for reporting a serious accident to the HSE?
It is a legal requirement
To help determine blame
So compensation cannot be claimed
It is a site insurance requirement
Which of the following is the main safety consideration when using a pipe threading machine?
Avoiding loose clothing that could become tangled in the machine
Avoid contact with the blade in the machine
Use safety glasses with coloured lenses
Ensure that the oil level is correct in the machine
One of the requirements of the Control of Noise regulations is to prevent damage to hearing due to the volume of noise. The volume of noise is measured in:
Amperes
Hertz
Decibels
Watts
What group of signs is represented by the symbol design below?
Prohibition signs
Warning signs
Information signs
Mandatory signs
Which one of the following regulations requires the employer to provide toilet facilities on construction sites?
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
The Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations
The Control, of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
The management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
Under the Health & Safety at Work Act (Health & Safety at Work Order), who is responsible for providing and maintaining machinery and equipment?
Employee
HSE
Client
Employer
A plumber working close to a pneumatic drill, would require which essential item of PPE?
Gloves
Dust Masks
Goggles
Ear defenders
When using an aluminium step ladder, as well as checking for any damage, what other safety precaution should be observed?
Avoid locating the stepladder near to live electricity supplies
Work can only be carried out to a maximum of 3 rungs height of the ladder
Aluminium stepladders can only be used internally on non-slip surfaces
Aluminium stepladders can only be used by a person over the age of 18
The first action before working at heights should be to:
Notify the site manager where the work is taking place
Contact the Health & Safety officer for approval
Carry out a risk assessment of the work situation
Ensure a foreman is available to supervise the job
What is the standard colour of the power outlet on a 110V portable transformer?
Black
White
Yellow
Red
What is the significance of colour coding in relation to cartridge-operated tools?
It is used on the plug so it can be connected to the appropriate transformer
The external casing of all cartridges operated tools is red to indicate danger
The strengths of the explosive cartridges are identified by different colours
The tool can only be activated using colour coded keypad
A fire has broken out in a site store where LPG cylinders are stored: the first action to take is to:
Obtain a supply of water and try to cool the LPG cylinders down
Ring the emergency services and move to a safe distance
Try to get help to lift the LPG cylinders to a safe place
Set off any alarm or otherwise warn others to leave the building
