WorksheetsMT Environmental Learner Outcome 5
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
When is a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP) required by law?
For any project over £100,000
Only for demolition work
For construction projects costing over £300,000
For projects with more than 10 workers
Who is responsible for making sure the SWMP is followed?
The site cleaner
The Building Inspector
The client or main contractor
The local council
What must be included in a SWMP?
A list of tools used
A record of all waste types and how they will be managed
The names of all workers
The cost of the building materials
What is fly-tipping?
Recycling waste at home
Dumping waste illegally, like by the roadside
Burning waste safely
Using waste to build roads
What is the maximum penalty for fly-tipping in the UK?
£500
£5,000
£50,000 and/or 12 months in prison
£100,000 and 5 years in prison
Who must register for a waste carrier licence?
Anyone transporting waste for business
Only large companies
Only builders
Only government workers
What must be done with hazardous waste like asbestos or lead paint?
Mix it with general waste
Burn it on site
Dispose of it separately using a licensed company
Bury it underground
Why should recycling skips be kept separate from general waste skips?
To make the site look tidy
To avoid confusion and help proper recycling
To keep them dry
To stop people from using them
What is one way plumbers can help reduce waste?
Use more fittings than needed
Keep high stock levels
Use accurate installation and recommend eco-friendly systems
Avoid using recycled materials
What symbol is often found on recyclable materials?
A lightning bolt
A recycling triangle
A water droplet
A green leaf
What are the two main types of metals for recycling?
Hard and soft
Heavy and light
Ferrous and non-ferrous
Clean and dirty
What can recycled wood be turned into?
Plastic bottles
Metal sheets
Chipboard and biomass pellets
Glass panels
What is a challenge when recycling plastics?
They melt too quickly
They are too expensive
Identifying the type of plastic
They are always dirty
What should you do if you find asbestos while working?
Break it up and remove it
Leave it alone and call a specialist
Put it in a skip
Cover it with paint
What qualification is required to work on refrigerants
A gas
E Gas
F Gas
G Gas
What should you do if you see asbestos in a skip?
Remove it carefully
Ignore it
Call for advice immediately
Cover it with plastic
How can lead enter the body?
Only by eating it
Only by touching it
Through eating, breathing, and skin contact
Only through water
What should you do if you think a plumbing system might cause contamination?
Ignore it
Try to fix it yourself
Inform your supervisor or manager
Turn off the water and leave
How can plumbers reduce CO₂ emissions during installation?
Use more blow torches
Use capillary fittings only
Use push-fit or press-fit fittings instead of soldering
Work faster
