201: Health and Safety

Question 1

What do red signs mean?

Answer 1

Prohibition

Question 2

What do green signs mean?

Answer 2

First aid/emergency exit

Question 3

What do yellow signs mean?

Answer 3

Warning

Question 4

What do blue signs mean?

Answer 4

Mandatory

Question 5

What are the 3 parts of the fire triangle?

Answer 5

Oxygen, Fuel, Heat

Question 6

What do black labeled fire extinguishers contain?

Answer 6

Carbon dioxide

Question 7

What do cream labeled fire extinguishers contain?

Answer 7

Foam

Question 8

What do blue labeled fire extinguishers contain?

Answer 8

Dry powder

Question 9

What do red labeled fire extinguishers contain?

Answer 9

Water

Question 10

What does a class F fire involve?

Answer 10

Cooking oil and fat

Question 11

What do unclassified fires consist of?

Answer 11

Electrical fire

Question 12

What does a class D fire involve?

Answer 12

Fires where water is ineffective/dangerous

Question 13

What does a class C fire involve?

Answer 13

Flammable gasses

Question 14

What does a class B fire involve?

Answer 14

Flammable liquids, petrol and spirits

Question 15

What does a class A fire involve?

Answer 15

Wood, paper, textiles, carbonaceous materials

Question 16

What are 5 ways to stay safe on a ladder?

Answer 16

Don’t over reach. Ensure the ground is flat. Check condition of ladder. Make sure there are 3 points of contact. Angle the ladder at 75 degrees.

Question 17

What’s the definition of ‘Arms reach?’

Answer 17

Over 2.5 meters away, excluding metal objects or ladders

Question 18

What is RIDDOR?

Answer 18

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Question 19

Which regulation covers supply and use of equipment?

Answer 19

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

Question 20

Which regulation reduces the risk to employees hearing?

Answer 20

Control of Noise at Work (CNW)

Question 21

What are 5 examples of access equipment?

Answer 21

Step ladder. Pole ladder. Scaffolds. Folding work platform. Arial work platform.

Question 22

What are 2 PPE for feet?

Answer 22

Steel toe boots. Toe guards

Question 23

What are 2 PPE for lungs?

Answer 23

Face mask. Gas mask

Question 24

What are 2 PPE for ears?

Answer 24

Ear protectors. Ear plugs

Question 25

What are 2 PPE for eyes?

Answer 25

Safety goggles. Safety glasses

Question 26

What are 2 hazards for feet?

Answer 26

Stepping on sharp objects. Dropping heavy objects

Question 27

What are 2 hazards for lungs?

Answer 27

Dust. Asbestos

Question 28

What are 2 hazards for ears?

Answer 28

Prolonged exposure to high frequencies. Noise above 75 decibels

Question 29

What are 2 hazards for eyes?

Answer 29

Dust. Sharp objects

Question 30

What are 2 PPE for the head?

Answer 30

Helmet. Bump cap

Question 31

What are 2 hazards for the head?

Answer 31

Falling heavy objects. Low ceiling entranceways

Question 32

What are 3 COSHH materials?

Answer 32

Chemicals. Bio-Agents. Fumes

Question 33

What are the 5 HSE outlines when taking a risk assessment?

Answer 33

Identify. Decide. Evaluate. Record. Review

Question 34

What is CHIP?

Answer 34

Chemical Hazard Information and Packaging

Question 35

What is a hazard?

Answer 35

Something with the potential to cause harm

Question 36

What is a risk?

Answer 36

The likely hood of harm being done

Question 37

What is PTW?

Answer 37

Permission To Work

Question 38

What is RAMS?

Answer 38

Risk Assessment and Method Statements

Question 39

What should be the angle and ratio of a ladder?

Answer 39

75 degrees. Ratio of 4 up 1 across

Question 40

What are the 3 points of contact on a step ladder?

Answer 40

Chest. Shins. Feet

Question 41

How long should a pole ladder be?

Answer 41

Up to 12 meters

Question 42

What is PPC?

Answer 42

Pollution Prevention Control

Question 43

What is WEEE?

Answer 43

Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Question 44

What is CDM?

Answer 44

Construction, Design and Management

Question 45

What is PPE?

Answer 45

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 46

What is COSHH?

Answer 46

Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health

Question 47

What is HASAW?

Answer 47

Heath And Safety At Work

Question 48

What is the meaning of 'Statutory'?

Answer 48

Legally binding

Question 49

What are the 2 types of injury?

Answer 49

Acute. Chronic

Question 50

What is a chronic injury?

Answer 50

An injury where the result can take weeks, months or even years to develop

Question 51

What is an acute injury?

Answer 51

An injury where the pain is immediate and obvious

Question 52

What are the 3 main types of asbestos and their colours?

Answer 52

Chrysolite - White Amosite - Brown Crocidolite - Blue

Question 53

What is asbestos?

Answer 53

A fibrous material that is opencast mined from the ground

Question 54

What is the information in the on-site guide?

Answer 54

In compliance with statutory regulations.

Question 55

What are the electrical standards for voltage detecting devices known as?

Answer 55

GS38

Question 56

What is the site voltage used for powertools?

Answer 56

110v - Centre tapped

Question 57

Where is asbestos most likely to be found in an older building?

Answer 57

Old cisterns

Question 58

What does BSEN mean in relation to standards?

Answer 58

British Standard European Number

Question 59

What is RPE?

Answer 59

Respiratory Protective Equipment