Health and Safety Plumbing

Question 1

What does HASAWA stand for and what is their primary goal?

Answer 1

Health and Safety at Work Act and they are to ensure the health and safety of all people

Question 2

Under HASAWA, who is responsible for the health and safety at the workplace?

Answer 2

The employers and the employee

Question 3

When was HASAWA made?

Answer 3

1974

Question 4

What is an Act of Parliament?

Answer 4

Creation of a new law or changes an existing law

Question 5

What is the name of the white asbestos?

Answer 5

Chrysolite

Question 5

What is the name of blue asbestos?

Answer 5

Crocidolite

Question 6

What is the name of brown asbestos?

Answer 6

Amosite

Question 7

What does a method statement do?

Answer 7

Describes how work can be conducted safely

Question 8

What are the health issues that can come by inhaling asbestos?

Answer 8

Asbestosis and Mesothelioma

Question 9

What colour is a mandatory sign?

Answer 9

Blue

Question 10

What colour is a safe condition sign?

Answer 10

Green

Question 11

What colour is a prohibition sign?

Answer 11

Red

Question 12

What colour is a warning sign?

Answer 12

Yellow

Question 13

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

Answer 13

£20,000 fine or six months imprisonment

Question 14

What should be done with asbestos waste?

Answer 14

Dispose of it at a licensed hazardous waste facility

Question 15

What are the potential penalties for non-compliance with health and safety regulations?

Answer 15

Improvement notice and possible fine

Question 16

What is the purpose of a HSE guidance note

Answer 16

To provide technical advice on how to comply with laws

Question 17

What should you do when you encounter asbestos?

Answer 17

Stop work immediately and report it to the person in charge

Question 18

Who should PPE be provided by?

Answer 18

The employer

Question 19

What does COSHH stand for?

Answer 19

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Question 20

What is a HSE inspectors right when visiting a workplace?

Answer 20

To enter the workplace without any prior notice

Question 20

What does ACOP stand for?

Answer 20

Approved Code of Practice

Question 21

What is the purpose of PPE?

Answer 21

Minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses

Question 22

What is the most common asbestos found in the UK?

Answer 22

Chrysolite

Question 23

On average, how many plumber die a week from asbestos?

Answer 23

4

Question 24

What is the most common hazard in construction sites?

Answer 24

Trips/falls

Question 25

What is the first step when taking risk assessments?

Answer 25

Identify the hazards

Question 26

Why is it necessary to regulate the draw-off rate of gas from an LPG cylinder?

Answer 26

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

Question 27

A fire has broken out in the boiler room and there are no obvious casualties, which emergency service should be called

Answer 27

Fire service only

Question 28

Working in an environment where drystone is in the air could result to...

Answer 28

Silicosis

Question 29

When working continuously with lead, which illness likely to result where the appropriate precautions were not taken?

Answer 29

Chronic illness

Question 30

Regular safety inspections should be recorded for...

Answer 30

Portable Power Equipment

Question 31

When mechanical lifting situations such as the use of mechanical lifting devices are encountered during plumbing work activities, which one of the regulations applies?

Answer 31

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

Question 32

What is the aim of the CDM Regulations?

Answer 32

To incorporate construction Health and Safety into the management of construction projects

Question 33

What should the treatment be with a minor wound?

Answer 33

Cleansed with warm, soapy water and dried. if the wound is still bleeding, apply little pressure (medical protective gloves)

Question 34

What is the most important thing to do when exposed to fumes?

Answer 34

Minimise your own exposure to fumes

Question 35

What is the first step when you see a co-worker unconscious?

Answer 35

Check whether the person is breathing. If not, call 999. If they are, position the person on their back

Question 36

What does RIDDOR mean?

Answer 36

Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013

Question 37

What colour is a live wire?

Answer 37

Brown

Question 38

What colour is an earth wire?

Answer 38

Yellow and green

Question 39

What colour is a neutral wire?

Answer 39

Blue

Question 40

What colour is an elder neutral wire?

Answer 40

Black

Question 41

What colour is an elder live wire?

Answer 41

Red

Question 42

What is access equipment?

Answer 42

Equipment that enables the person to work at height safely

Question 43

When was Manual Handling Operations Regulations made?

Answer 43

1992

Question 44

What does WAHR stand for?

Answer 44

Working at Height Regulations 2005

Question 45

What does RIDDOR do?

Answer 45

Makes sure any injuries are reported

Question 46

What does CDM stand for?

Answer 46

Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015

Question 47

What does PUWER stand for?

Answer 47

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

Question 48

What does PUWER do?

Answer 48

Protects workers from unsafe machines and other equipment

Question 49

What does Approved Codes of Practice (ACoP) do?

Answer 49

Give practical advice on how to comply with the regulations