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1
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what does hasawa stand for

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health and safety at work act

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what year was hasawa introduced

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1974

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what does coshh stand for

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control of substances hazardous to health

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what is asbestos

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naturally occurring fibrous minerals that are resistant to heat, fire, and chemicals

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how many colours of asbestos are there

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3

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which is known as white asbestos

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chrysolite

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which is known as brown asbestos

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amosite

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which is known as blue asbestos

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crocidolite

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what are the two main diseases caused by asbestos

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asbestosis and mesothelioma

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what does hse stand for

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health and safety executive

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how many plumbers die from asbestos related diseases in a week

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4

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what can hse workers do when there is construction taking place

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walk on with no notice and check whether the building sight meets regulation

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what does ppe stand for

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personal protective equipment

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who provides ppe to employee

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employer

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what ppe is needed when doing construction in anything

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steel toe boots and hi-viz

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what ppe is needed when working at height

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hard hat and gloves

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when working at height do you need someone at the bottom of the ladder

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yes

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what is it called when someone is at the bottom of the ladder

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footing the ladder

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what does acop mean

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approved code of practice

20
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what colours are the four safety sign

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red green yellow blue

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what does the red sign mean

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prohibition and fire safety

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what does the blue sign mean

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what does the green sign mean

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first aid and emergency exit

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what does the yellow sign stand for

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what can happen if someone gets injured with poor health and safety standards
£20,000 pound fine or 6 month imprisonment or both
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State the aims of Health and Safety legislation in protecting the workforce and members of the public
General legislation Construction specific legislation Building services specific legislation
27
Identify the responsibilities of members of the construction team under health & safety legislation
Employers Designers Main contractors Sub-contractors Employees Self-employed Clients
28
State the legal status of health and safety guidance materials
Acts of Parliament Regulations Approved Codes of Practice HSE Guidance Notes
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State the role of enforcing authorities under health & safety legislation
Health & Safety Executive Local Authority
30
Identify the powers of inspectors under health & safety legislation
Improvement notice Prohibition notice Powers of prosecution Role in providing advice and guidance
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Identify the types of general site hazards that may be encountered while at work
Tripping hazards Slipping hazards Using equipment: Inadequate or lack of personal protective equipment Defective (unsafe) equipment Personal conduct Manual handling Working at heights
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State the potential dangers to the workforce and members of the public when work is carried out
On construction sites (all property types) In industrial commercial premises (occupied and unoccupied refurbishment) In dwellings (occupied and unoccupied refurbishment)
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Identify the methods that can be used to prevent accidents or dangerous situations occurring during work activities. Working practices (use and understanding of)
Method statements Permit to work systems Risk assessments Safety notices (use and understanding of): Mandatory signs Prohibition signs Hazard signs Firefighting signs Safe condition signs Combination signs
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Identify how hazardous substance legislation classifies substances and the direct precautions to be taken while working with those substances
Toxic Harmful Corrosive Irritant Oxidising Extremely flammable
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Identify the general precautions necessary for working with commonly encountered substances
Lead - solid and fume Solvents and lubricants Fluxes Jointing compounds Sealants Gases – LPG, oxy-acetylene, and carbon dioxide Cleaning agents
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Identify the types of asbestos that may be encountered in the workplace
White asbestos (Chrysotile) Brown or grey asbestos (Amosite) Blue asbestos (Crocidolite) Asbestos cement materials
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State the procedures that must be used to safely work with asbestos cement based materials
Flue, soil, rainwater pipes and gutters Tanks and cisterns Artex Small gaskets and seals
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Identify the actions to be taken when asbestos is encountered while undertaking work activities
Protection of the workforce and members of the public. Licensing requirements for asbestos removal organisations Safe disposal requirements
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State the purpose of, and application of protective equipment
Clothing protection including high visibility Eye protection Hand protection Head protection Foot protection Hearing protection Respiratory protection
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Identify the procedures for manually handling heavy and bulky items
Assessment of a safe load that a person can lift Application of safe kinetic lifting technique Use of simple mechanical lifting aids – sack trolley Application and use of mechanical lifting aids on large construction sites
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Perform manual handling of heavy and bulky items
Plan the lift Safely move the load Assist in a two-person lift
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Identify the requirements for first aid provision while working
In small occupied properties On construction sites (new-build and refurbishment)
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Identify the actions that should be taken when an accident or emergency is discovered
Raising the alarm The role of the emergency services and contact methods Typical emergency evacuation procedures
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State the procedures for dealing with minor injuries that can occur while working
Cuts Minor burns Objects in the eye Exposure to fumes
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State the procedures for dealing with major injuries that can occur while working
Statutory requirements for the reporting of accidents/serious occurrences The use of company accident books The details to be recorded on a simple accident/incident report form
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Identify the common electrical dangers encountered on construction sites and in private dwellings
Faulty electrical equipment Signs of damaged or worn electrical cables – power tools and property hard wiring system Trailing cables Proximity of cables to services pipework Buried/hidden cables Inadequate over-current protection devices

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