Worksheets6035 H&S Quiz 2
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
A fire involving flammable metal is categorised as:
A
B
C
D
For a person to be allowed to operate a circular saw they must be:
Over 16 years of age
Over 18 years of age
Over 21 years of age
Trained and competent
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
B
C
D
One method of preventing the risk of materials falling from a scaffold is the use of:
Putlogs
Toe boards
Guard rails
Standards
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:
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
Every 3 days
Every 14 days
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 a main safety consideration when using a pipe threading machine?
Avoiding loose clothing that could get 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
According to The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, suitable hearing protection must be supplied and worn when noise levels reach or exceed:
75db
85db
95db
105db
Which regulation covers the provision of sanitary conveniences (toilets) and provides guidance on minimum numbers of facilities.
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
The Construction (Lifting Operations) Regulations
The Control, of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) 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 mask
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 step ladder 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 for the task
Ensure a foreman is available to supervise the job
What is the standard colour of the power outlet on an 110V portable transformer?
Black
Blue
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 people to leave the building
Painting wooden ladders can lead to:
The ladder rungs becoming unstable
The risk of electrocution when using the ladder
Defects in the ladder becoming hidden
The prevention of rust damage to the ladder
Which of the colours listed below does not apply to a type of asbestos?
White
Blue
Brown
Grey
A plumber who is not trained in first aid discovers a work colleague who has fallen from height, is conscious but appears to have a broken leg, the correct action is:
Only move them if they are in immediate danger and seek immediate medical assistance
Perform CPR on them straight away and seek immediate medical assistance
Put them into the recovery position and fill in the accident book
Splint the leg with wooden battens and report it to the supervisor
What year did the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASWA) become law?
1984
1975
1999
1974
Only when looking at asbestos under a microscope can you determine its colour. What is the name given to blue asbestos?
Chrysotile
Amosite
Asbesotile
Crocidolite
Only when looking at asbestos under a microscope can you determine its colour. What is the name given to white asbestos?
Chrysotile
Amosite
Asbesotile
Crocidolite
Only when looking at asbestos under a microscope can you determine its colour. What is the name given to brown asbestos?
Chrysotile
Amosite
Asbesotile
Crocidolite
A foam fire extinguisher should be used on which category fires?
Class A
Class A & B
Class B & Electrical fires
Electrical
The HSE recommends that Portable power tools used on site are PAT tested every:
week
3 months
month
year
Fire requires three elements to burn, this is referred to as the fire triangle. What are the three elements. Select all appropriate answers.
Heat
Fuel
Oxygen
Catalyst
When assembling oxy-acetylene equipment, which of the following components should be checked for leakage?
The oxygen cylinder gauge only
The acetylene cylinder, its gauge & hose connections
Both cylinders, gauges, all hoses and connections.
The hose connections to the blowpipe only
What is shown in the image?
Mobile tower
Cherry picker
Scissor lift
Bi-fold platform
Which one of the following has the authority to enforce H & S laws in the construction industry?
HSE
Local authority
HSE and local authority
Department of Communities
Guttering components are suspected to contain asbestos, what is the correct action to take?
Stop work and seek advice
Carry on with work if sufficient ventilation is available
Ask the local authority recycling centre to collect it when the job is finished
Carefully remove the guttering and rain water pipes while wearing gloves
Which of the following covers the disposal of crocidolite?
The Construction (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations
Control of Asbestos Regulations
The Health & safety at work act
The COSHH Regulations
Which of the following is the best course of action when preparing to perform a manual lifting operation?
Arrange for the object to be weighed
Lift the object to assess the weight
Determine the distance the object is to be carried
Assess whats involved with the whole process
The purpose of a residual current device is to:
Drop the supply voltage from 230v to 110v
Permit a number of appliances to be used together
Trip out if there isany current leakage
Sound an alarm if the current flow exceeds 13Amps
What is the colour of the cylinder that oxygen is supplied in?
Red
Black
Maroon
Blue
The HSE recommends a maximum work duration when working from a ladder of how long?
30 minutes
60 minutes
half a day
How ever long you feel comfortable working for.
In which of the following would edge protection normally be used?
Inside a loft space
On a flat roof
Below ground
Under a suspended floor
A drain or sewer could be classified as which of the following?
Public space
Confined space
Fragile space
Toxic space
When working in a sewer system the most serious risk to health and safety is being:
Hit by flying debris
Overcome by fumes
Unable to see because of poor light conditions
Contaminated by asbestos
The MOST important thing to do when finding a person who has been electrocuted is to:
Isolate the power supply
Place them in the recovery position
Seek a first aider
Give the person a drink of water
Which of the following best describes the word “Statutory”?
A code of practice which has been endorsed by an industry body
An act of parliament setting out the requirements for employers and employees
A set of regulations set by an institute intended for its members
A H & S executive publication which has a GS prefix
Which of the following best describes a risk assessment?
A document used to state the companies H & S policy and accident reporting procedures
A method of measuring the impact of an accident on site after it has taken place
A method of measuring the on-site work programme against the actual time taken to do the work
The hazards of a work activity measured against the likelihood of an accident taking place
