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WorksheetsProperty Maintenance 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following types of hammer is most appropriate to use with a bolster chisel to cut a brick?
lump/club
claw
pin
wooden mallet
When obtaining resources for a task, what is the most important reason for following organisational procedures?
to keep the supervisor happy
in case there is a local authority inspection
to control the cost and quality
to avoid paying high insurance costs
Timber materials should be stored off the ground and equally supported to prevent...
subsidence
efflorescence
rusting
warping
Bags of plaster should be stored...
off the floor in a dry and ventilated room
off the floor and up against a wall
on the floor in a dry and ventilated room
not more than two bags high
The best place for storing a flammable solvent based adhesive is in...
a sealed plastic bottle on a labelled shelf in an easily accessible place
an old discarded paint tin on a shelf in an easily addessible place
an open container on a labelled shelf in a locked storeroom
the original storage container on a shelf in a fire resistant cabinet
What are the legal requirements that should be considered when carrying out preventative maintenance?
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013
Payment of Wages Act 1960
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
A property maintenance operative is asked to plan some preventative maintenance tasks for a large store. When would be the best time to carry them out?
any time, it is the property maintenance operatives's choice
at a time when the store is not busy
at busy times so staff can help
only when there is helpn available from other property maintenance operatives
Which one of the following physical factors would prevent a property maintenance operative from completing re-pointing work?
strong winds
low humidity
low temperature
heavy cloud cover
Which of the following is a feature of preventative maintenance?
cost of overtime increases
work loads can be planned in advance
staff need to be available at short notice
extra tools need to be purchased
Before beginning to mix plaster to repair damage, the best option to cover the area is by using...
fabric dust sheets
waterproof sheeting
old newspapers
cardboard boxes laid flat
Before beginning to repair an area of damaged plasterwork you should...
soak the area with warm soapy water
paint the area with a primer
sand down the area
remove all loose material
What is an orgnisation's mission statement?
it tells you where you will be working
it describes the aims of the organisation
it tells you how long your apprenticeship will be
to publish company profits
What is the best reason for offering excellent customer service in the workplace?
to gain repeat business
it is the law
to get paid on time
it reduces overheads
Which of these could be described as poor behaviour by a property maintenance operative?
starting the job on time
wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment
making sure your radio can be heard over the electric drill
explaining wht you will be doing for the customer
which of the following should be completed as part of the maintenance records?
timesheet
equipment log book
equipment guarantee
manufcturer's guidance
Why is it important to keep accurate records of staff personal development?
to identify training needs
they need to be reported to the local authority
to keep track of the hours they work
they are shared with customers
What must be obtained before a tower scaffold is erected on a highway or public footpath?
A licence from the Highway Authority
a certificate from the Health and Safety Executive
written permission from the department of transport
verbal consent from the customer
If a ladder needs to be rested against a glass window to allow access, what should the operative ensure?
complete the job as quickly as possible to reduce the risks
rest the ladder on a more solid surface and reach across to the work area
work out of the open window instead of using ladders
use a stand-off device to ensure a strong resting point
Which of the following features of a tower scaffold is designed to reduce risk of operatives falling?
locking castors
couplers
guardrails
cross bracing
Which legislation applies to water hygeine
Water Industry Act 1991
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 1989
The Food Safety (Generas Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995
