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Plumbing Health and Safety Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a common health risk associated with plumbing work?

a)

Exposure to asbestos

b)

Sunburn

c)

Frostbite

d)

Altitude sickness

2.

Which tool is essential for cutting copper pipes?

a)

Hacksaw

b)

Pipe cutter

c)

Pliers

d)

Screwdriver

3.

What is the primary legislation governing health and safety in the workplace in Great Britain?

a)

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

b)

The Clean Air Act 1956

c)

The Environmental Protection Act 1990

d)

The Water Resources Act 1991

4.

Which of the following is a potential risk when working with lead pipes?

a)

Lead poisoning

b)

Electric shock

c)

Radiation exposure

d)

Noise-induced hearing loss

5.

What is the purpose of a pipe wrench in plumbing?

a)

To measure pipe length

b)

To tighten or loosen pipe fittings

c)

To cut pipes

d)

To solder joints

6.

What is this tool?

a)

Water pump pliers

b)

Immersion Spanner

c)

Adjustable spanner

d)

Pipe Wrench

7.

What is the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE) for handling chemicals in plumbing?

a)

Hard hat

b)

Safety goggles

c)

Earplugs

d)

Steel-toed boots

8.

What is the classifcation of a wood fire?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

E

d)

F

9.

What is a Black fire extinguisher?

a)

Water

b)

Dry powder

c)

Foam

d)

Co2

10.

Which of the following is a health risk associated with working in confined spaces?

a)

Hypoxia

b)

Hyperthermia

c)

Hypothermia

d)

Hypertension

11.

What is the function of a spirit level in plumbing?

a)

To check the alignment of pipes

b)

To measure water pressure

c)

To cut pipes accurately

d)

To solder pipe joints

12.

Which regulation focuses on the safe use of lifting equipment?

a)

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

b)

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005

c)

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

d)

The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005

13.

What is the function of a circuit breaker in an electrical system?

a)

To measure voltage

b)

To prevent overloads

c)

To increase current

d)

To reduce resistance

14.

You have a joist that has a depth of 325mm, what is the deepest notch you can cut?