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Worksheetshealth and safety revision 25-26
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 23mins
What are Acts of Parliament considered as?
Suggestions by the government
Guidelines for best practices
The law of the land
Optional rules to follow
Is it compulsory to follow the content of Acts of Parliament?
Yes, it is compulsory
No, it is not compulsory
Only during certain times
Only if it is convenient
What does RIDDOR require employers and other people in control of work premises to report and keep records of?
Customer complaints and feedback
Work-related accidents which cause death
Daily attendance of employees
Inventory and stock levels
Which of the following is NOT a reportable incident under RIDDOR?
Work-related accidents causing certain serious injuries
Diagnosed cases of certain industrial diseases
Certain 'dangerous occurrences'
All minor accidents
When must a work place accident be reported to the HSE under RIDDOR?
If a worker is off for three or more days
If a worker is off for five or more days
If a worker is off for seven or more days
If a worker is off for ten or more days
How many main types of asbestos are there?
Two
Three
Four
Five
What is Chrysotile commonly known as?
Blue asbestos
Brown asbestos
White asbestos
Grey asbestos
Which type of asbestos accounts for 90% of asbestos in products?
Amosite
Crocidolite
Chrysotile
Anthophyllite
Amosite asbestos is a member of which group?
Serpentine group
Amphibole group
Chrysotile group
Crocidolite group
What color are the fibers of Crocidolite asbestos?
White
Brown or grey
Blue
Green
Who should carry out asbestos work?
Any construction company
A specialist licensed company
A general maintenance team
Independent contractors
What is one of the most common causes of fire on site
Incorrect use and storage of solid fuels
Incorrect use and storage of liquid petroleum gas (LPG)
Incorrect use and storage of electrical equipment
Incorrect use and storage of flammable liquids
How many types of commonly used LPG are there?
One
Two
Three
Four
What are the two types of commonly used LPG?
Propane and Oxygen
Butane and Acetylene
Propane and Butane
MAPP and Oxygen
What color is the cylinder for Propane gas?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Maroon
What is the thread direction for the Oxygen gas cylinder?
Left hand
Right hand
Both left and right hand
No threads
What precaution should be taken when using propane on construction sites?
Always test blowtorches when disassembling them
Keep them upside down during use
Always test blowlamps when assembling them and keep them upright during use
No precaution is necessary
What does ACOPs stand for in the context of plumbing practices?
Approved Codes of Plumbing
Associated Codes of Practice
Approved Codes of Practice
Advanced Codes of Plumbing
What is the legal status of Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs)?
Informal guidelines without legal standing
Documents with specific legal standing
Suggestions made by plumbing companies
International laws that must be followed
What do ACOPs cover?
Only water regulations and safety
A wide range of hazardous materials and working practices
Basic plumbing techniques and tools
Environmental impact assessments
What is the purpose of ACOPs?
To provide a historical overview of plumbing practices
To enforce strict legal penalties for non-compliance
To give practical advice on how to comply with the law
To advertise plumbing services and products
What is the purpose of regulations according to the text?
To provide a guide for water supply installation
To identify major health and safety risks and outline actions to control them
To outline the history of plumbing practices
To serve as a manual for plumbing certification
Do all regulations apply to every business?
Yes, all regulations apply to every business
No, some regulations apply to specific industries
Regulations only apply to individual workers, not businesses
Regulations are suggestions, not requirements for businesses
Who approves regulations, making them law?
The Water Regulations Advisory Scheme
The City & Guilds Institute
Parliament
Industry professionals
What is the minimum depth of an excavation that requires the sides to be supported?
1.0m
1.2m
1.5m
2.0m
When considering the ground type for an excavation, what factors need to be considered?
The color of the soil
The temperature of the soil
Whether the soil is loose or compact
The smell of the soil
What must be provided for ladder access in an excavation?
A single ladder
A double ladder
Ladder access and emergency exit ladder
A rope ladder
What is the purpose of having a barrier on the trench sides?
To prevent water from entering the trench
To limit the danger of people falling in
To make the trench look more visible
To support the trench walls
Where should spoil be stored to minimize the possibility of trench collapse?
Inside the trench
Directly on the edge of the trench
Away from the edge of the trench
In a separate location far from the trench
Why should LPG not be stored in or near the trench?
Because it is lighter than air and will float away
Because it can corrode the trench walls
Because it is heavier than air and any leak would fill the trench with explosive gas
Because it is prohibited by law
What must be displayed when working with trenches and excavations?
A map of the excavation site
A list of workers on site
Warning notices
A schedule of work hours
What is the minimum height required for a toe board on a scaffold?
150mm
470mm
910mm
No minimum height is required
How often must scaffolds be fully inspected?
Every seven days
Before each use
Once a month
Only after installation
Who must install scaffolds?
Any worker on the site
Trained operatives
External inspectors
Site supervisors
What is the purpose of a sole plate in scaffolding?
To provide a hand grip
To secure the brick guards
To spread force
To support the interim guard
What is the required height for an interim guard on a scaffold?
150mm
470mm
910mm
No specific height is required
What is the required height for a hand rail on a scaffold?
150mm
470mm
910mm
No specific height is required
Which of the following is NOT a correct location to carry out safe isolation?
Consumer unit
Fused spur
Switch fused spur
Distribution board
What should always be done to avoid the supply being switched back on by mistake?
Disconnect the fuse
Lock and label
Remove the consumer unit
Turn off the main switch
What is the characteristic feature of double-insulated or class 2 electrical appliances regarding safety connections?
They require multiple safety connections to electrical earth.
They must have a safety connection to earth.
They do not require a safety connection to electrical earth.
They require a special type of earthing connection.
Why are double-insulated products required?
To increase the energy efficiency of the appliance.
To prevent any failure from resulting in dangerous voltage levels causing a shock.
To make the appliances cheaper to produce.
To comply with international design standards.
How is the safety of double-insulated products typically achieved?
By using a single layer of insulating material.
By using an earthed metal casing.
By using double layers of insulating material or reinforced insulation protecting any live parts of the fitting.
By using non-conductive metal components.
