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WorksheetsHealth and Safety - Plumbing
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 34mins
Under the Health & Safety at Work Act, an employer must produce a written health and safety policy statement when employing:
Five operatives
Three operatives
Two operatives
Over ten operatives
Which of the following electrical power tools is the safest to use on a construction site?
415v tools
240v tools
110v tools
Cordless tools
What is the required distance from the bottom of a wall to the base of a ladder, if the vertical height from the base of the wall to the top of the ladder is six metres?
500 mm
1,000 mm
1,500 mm
2,000 mm
What is the approximate height (H) that a ladder should project above a working platform for access purposes?
100mm
200mm
600mm
1,000mm
Which of the following requirements for construction sites is detailed under the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations?
First aid provision
Toilet facilities
Safety sign provision
Accident reporting
The preferred method of dealing with fumes from long-term lead welding activities that are carried out indoors is:
Regular rest breaks
Local fume extraction
Half face dust mark
Full welding mask
Which of the following types of PPE is essential when clearing a blockage in an inspection chamber with drain rods?
Ear defenders
Knee pads
Rubber gloves
Dust mask
In which of the following types of ground is the close boarded trench support system most likely to be required?
Deep excavations with loose soil
Trench cut in concrete
Shallow excavation in clay
Shallow excavation in compacted gravel
What type of sign has a green background and a white symbol?
Prohibition sign
Mandatory sign
Warning sign
Information sign
A permit to work system is most likely to be needed when carrying out which of the following activities?
Commissioning a hot water system
Soldering near combustible material
Fixing a plastic soil pipe
Bending LCS with a hydraulic bender
Who has responsibility for ensuring that correct PPE is provided for work activities?
The employee
The employer
The HSE
The site labourer
A portable appliance (PAT) test is used to
Check the gas pressure on a blowtorch
Check the operation of a cartridge operated tool
Check the electrical safety of a portable tool
Check the operation of a portable generator
When planning to lift a cast iron, rainwater downpipe into position, which is far too heavy to lift safely alone, what action should be taken?
Use skill and care to place in position on your own
Cut the downpipe into smaller sections and use straight jointing connectors. Remembering not to use more than three.
Ask one or more work colleagues to help you with the lift.
Install a smaller diameter pipe and inform your supervisor
The correct angle for a ladder is?
55°
65°
75°
85°
What is the maximum weight supported by a class 2 ladder?
125Kgs
135Kgs
150Kgs
175Kgs
What is the maximum recommended time to spend working on a ladder?
20 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
At what temperature does Propane liquid turn to a gas?
42°C
420°C
-42°C
-420°C
What should be found in a First Aid Kit?
gloves
bandage
Panadol
plasters
What colour is a Mandatory sign?
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
What colour is a Information sign?
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
What colour is a Warning sign?
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Statutory Health and Safety Regulations
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Control of Situations Hazardous to Health
Control of Subsistence Health & Hazards
Which of the following are potential hazards to health.
Solvents
Cleaning Fluids
Cutting Oil
All of the above
Who is responsible for issuing PPE?
Employee
Employer
HSE
CORGI
What is the sound level above which there is a risk to damaging hearing?
60dB
75dB
85dB
92dB
What does the second 'D' in RIDDOR stand for?
Diseases
Danger
Dangerous
Damaged
What colour is a Fire Extinguisher filled with Water?
Blue
Green
Brown
Red
What is shown?
Tower
Loft
Trestle
Ladder
What is the name of the World Famous Bolognese Dog?
Nathan
Sandeep
Mason
Max
What is the recommended height of a hand rail on Scaffold?
910mm
120mm
850mm
780mm
What is the height of a Scaffold Toe Board?
120mm
190mm
150mm
200mm
What regulations outline how to deal with asbestos?
The Control of Asbestos Rules
UK Asbestos Handbook
The Control of Asbestos Regulations
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
When you have worked with asbestos what should you do with your work clothing?
Dispose of them safely in a sealed bag
Burn them
Wash them
Do not touch them for 72 hours and then dispose of them at a registered trade site.
Pedestrian Route Sign
Wear Head Protection
Wear Face Shield
Wear Ear Protection
Wear Eye Protection
What type of sign is shown?
Mandatory
Warning
Information
Regulatory
The colour of the three most common types of asbestos you may encounter in the workplace....
Chrysolite
White
Amosite
Brown
Crocidolite
Blue
Fires involving electrical apparatus:
Class E
Fires involving liquids or liquefiable solids:
Class B
Fires involving cooking oil or fat:
Class F
Fires involving solid materials, usually of an organic nature:
Class A
Fires involving gases
Class C
Which of the following is not a classification of hazardous substances?
Corrosive
Flammable
Toxic
Reflective
When using toxic agents, which of the following is not recommended?
Close all windows and doors
Wash hands regularly
Open all windows and doors
Keep all containers firmly closed
The correct equipment to be used to gain access to work in the centre of a tiled or slated roof is a
scaffold board with short battens nailed across as footholds, resting securely in the gutter
roof ladder which is long enough to hook over the ridge of the roof
rope fastened securely over the other side of the roof and a harness worn by the operative
mobile tower scaffold with wheels and stabilisers
Which one of the following statements correctly describes a requirement for the care of ladders?
Aluminium ladders should only be painted with aluminium paint.
All cracks in wooden ladders should be filled, sanded down and painted with two coats of gloss paint.
Ladders should only be stored in a vertical position.
Ladders should not be painted.
Which one of the following statements is true regarding the wearing of personal protective equipment?
Hard hats (safety helmets) need not be worn when a plumber is working in an excavation.
Hard hats (safety helmets) must be worn for every operation carried out by a plumber.
Hard hats (safety helmets) must be worn when any work is being carried out above the wearer.
Hard hats (safety helmets) need not be worn for any maintenance work.
Which one of the following lists shows the elements that must be present to start a fire and to keep it going?
A fuel, carbon monoxide, an ignition source.
A fuel, an ignition source, nitrogen.
Oxygen, an ignition source, carbon dioxide.
A fuel, oxygen, an ignition, source.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act an employer is responsible for providing which of the following?
Safe plant and equipment, but not a safe working environment
A safe working environment, including plant and machinery.
Safe notices and protective helmets only
A safe means of access to the site and protection for the public only.
Mandatory signs are signs that
give directions to facilities
warn of any hidden dangers
are signs that must be obeyed
are for foreign visitors
A guard rail positioned on a working platform must be at a height above the platform of at least
450mm
610mm
720mm
900mm
Electricity on site is normally reduced to a lower voltage. Which of the following is regarded as the general site voltage?
120vDC
110vAC
220vDC
400vAC
Extra care should be taken when working with LPG in trenches because:
the gas could make the trench walls unstable
LPG is stronger in trenches
LPG is heavier than air and will remain in the trench
Below ground pressure is greater on the gas cylinder.
What should height (H) be?
100mm
300mm
750mm
1000mm
Which of the following types of PPE is essential when using drain rods to clear a blockage in an inspection chamber?
Ear defenders.
Knee pads
Rubber gloves.
Dust mask.
Who is responsible for carrying out written risk assessments?
You
HSE
The client
Employer
Electric power tools on construction sites should be PAT tested, as a minimum, every
Month
3 months
6 months
12 months
When a ladder provides access to a working platform, how much of the ladder must extend above the landing place?
3 rungs
4 rungs
5 rungs
6 rungs
When using a propane blow torch for soldering copper pipe components together, you should:
always have a fire extinguisher available
never use it if only working with dissimilar metals
always wear a dust mask
never solder when working alone
Under COSHH, propane gas is regarded as:
an irritant
harmful
extremely flammable
toxic
When picking up an object from the floor, you should:
bend your arms
bend your back
wear a back brace
bend your knees
Why should a serious accident be reported?
It helps the site find out what caused it.
It is a legal requirement.
So that the site manager can see who is to blame.
So that the company will be held responsible.
What is the maximum allowable slope for a ladder used in construction?
1:2
1:3
1:4
1:5
Which of the following is a key element of a risk assessment?
Identifying hazards
Ignoring minor risks
Assuming all risks are equal
Only considering physical hazards
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires?
Water
Foam
CO2
Dry Powder
