Health and Safety Flashcards

(37 cards)

1
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What does HASWA stand for?

A

Health and Safety at work act

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2
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What does HSE stand for?

A

Health and Safety executive

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3
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What are the 3 types of asbestos?

A

Chrysotile
Amosite
Crocidolite

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4
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What are the 2 main diseases you can get from asbestos?

A

Asbestosis
Mesothelioma

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5
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What type of asbestos is blue?

A

Crocidolite

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6
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Which sign indicates a mandatory action in a construction site?

A

Blue circle with white symbol

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7
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What is the consequence of failing to comply with a prohibition notice?

A

A fine up to £20,000 or six months imprisonment

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8
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What does COSHH stand for?

A

Control of substances hazardous to health

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9
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What is the first step in a risk assessment?

A

Identify the hazards

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10
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When working with asbestos, which material is least likely to contain it?

A

Wooden frames

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11
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What should be done with asbestos waste?

A

Removed by a professional and double bagged

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12
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According to the HSE, how many plumbers die weekly from asbestos-related diseases

A

Four

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13
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What is a common hazard on a construction site?

A

Tripping over something

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14
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Name 3 types of PPE

A

High-viz
Safety boots
gloves

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15
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Who is responsible for employee’s wearing there PPE

A

The employer

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16
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What is the recommended course of action if asbestos is suspected during a construction project?

A

Stop work and immediately report it to a supervisor

17
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What is a HSE’s legal right when walking into a build site?

A

Walk in un-noticed

18
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What is the recommended limit for 1 person to carry?

19
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What does ACOP stand for?

A

Approved codes of practice

20
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Hot Work must not be carried out in a work location in which

A

naked flames (eg propane torches) must not be used

21
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Which one of the following can be checked for correct operation by pressing a button on the front of the device

A

Residual current device

22
Q

Regular safety inspections should be recorded for

A

portable power equipment

23
Q

Identify which of the following apply to persons under 18 years of age

A

not permitted to use any cartridge operated fixing device

24
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It is necessary to regulate the draw-off rate of gas from an LPG cylinder because

A

too high a rate of draw off can cause control valves to become frozen

25
When working continuously with lead, which one of the following is likely to result where the appropriate precautions were not taken?
chronic illness
26
When working continuously in a situation where asbestos is present, which of the following is likely to result?
Chronic illness
27
The control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations state
persons using materials hazardous to health must be provided with proper information, instructions and training
28
In which of the following situations may it be necessary to take air samples?
when working in a public sewer
29
Identify which of the following waste materials can create toxic fumes when burnt.
Polystyrene packaging
30
Which one of the following disused appliances is the disposal by tipping a controlled regulation?
Refrigerators
31
It would be necessary to take measures to protect a customer's stair carpets when
replacing a bathroom suite on the first floor
32
Working in an environment where dry stone is in the air could result in
Silicosis
33
If a fire breaks out in a site store where LPG cylinders are stored, the first action to take is
set of any alarm or otherwise warn others to evacuate the building
34
A fire has broken out in the boiler room of a school and there are no obvious causalities. Which of the following emergency services should be called?
Fire service only
35
A fire whose source is solid fuel is classed as
Class A
36
Identify which of following fire extinguisher types should not be used on a Class B fire
Water
37
With regard to fire fighting equipment, which of the following should be available at a work site
At least one 3kg dry powder OR 2kg carbon dioxide fire extinguisher