WorksheetsHealth & Safety (B)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What must the first aid provision for a construction site reflect?
The competence of persons employed.
The probable injuries expected.
The distance from the hospital.
The number of first aiders.
Why is it important to replace first aid supplies each time they are used?
To comply with COSHH regulations.
To comply with RIDDOR requirements.
To ensure accidents can be effectively prevented.
To ensure resources are always available in case of accidents.
What certification defines an operative’s competence to erect a mobile scaffold tower?
What is the main risk to an electrician when safe isolation is not carried out on a live circuit being worked on?
Electric shock caused by direct contact.
Electrical shock caused by indirect contact.
Electric shock caused by static discharge.
Electrical shock caused by electromagnetic interference.
What type of hazardous substance is classified by the label shown in the image?
Explosive.
Harmful.
Toxic.
Oxidising.
What health and safety term defines the potential exposure of a worker to loud noise?
A risk.
A hazard.
An accident.
An occurrence.
What is the specific hazard when cables are run in thermal insulation?
Fire.
Burns.
Explosion.
Electric shock.
What term defines the situation where an electrician is working at height off a ladder?
A risk.
A hazard.
An incident.
Working too hard.
What practice is employed to address the potential hazard of electrical shock from trailing leads for power tools on construction sites?
Use only hand tools
Use of 400 V three phase supplies.
Use of 230 V single phase supplies.
Use of 110 V centre tapped supplies.
Which type of fire extinguisher is best suited for use on live electrical fires?
Carbon dioxide
Dry powder
Water
Foam
Which building component is most likely to contain asbestos?
A cistern.
Loft insulation.
Cavity wall insulation.
An unvented hot water cylinder.
What is the first action that must be taken when suspected asbestos is identified during refurbishment work of a dwelling?
Obtain appropriate PPE.
Seal the suspected material with paint.
Remove the affected area and place in bags.
Stop work immediately.
What is in a cream labelled fire extinguisher?
Foam
Water
CO2
Dry Powder
What's inside a fire extinguisher with a blue label?
Dry powder
Foam
CO2
Water
Can you keep paracetamol in a first aid kit?
If you are a qualified first aider
