Health And Welfare Flashcards
(31 cards)
The doctors given you some medication which of these questions is the most important?
A. Will it make me drowsy on safe at work?
B. Will the medication make me work more slowly?
C. Will my manager need to be told?
D. Will it cause me to oversleep and be late for work
A. Will it make me drowsy on safe at work?
You can catch an infection called to tetanus from contaminated land or water. How does it get into your body?
A. Through your nose when you breathe
B. Through an open cut in your skin.
C. Through your mouth when you eat or drink
D. It doesn’t matter it only affects animals
B. Through an open cut in your skin.
Someone go to the pub at lunchtime and has a couple of pints of beer. what should they do next?
A. Drink plenty of strong coffee then go back to work
B. Stay away from the site for the rest of the day
C. Stay away for an hour then go back to work
D. Eat something with 30 minutes finger back to work
B. Stay away from the site for the rest of the day
Look at the statements about illegal drugs in the workplace. Which is true in relation to site work?
A. People under the influence of illegal drugs at work are a danger to everyone
B. People who take illegal drugs work better and faster
C. People who take illegal drugs take few days of
D. Taking illegal drugs is a personal choice so other people should not worry about it
A. People under the influence of illegal drugs at work are a danger to everyone
White spirit or other solvents should not be used to clean hands because they
A. Strip the protective oil from the skin
B. Remove the top layer of the skin
C. Block the pores of the skin
D. Carry harmful bacteria that attack the skin
A. Strip the protective oil from the skin
If you get a harmful substance on your hands it can pass from your hands to your mouth when you eat. Give two ways to stop this
A. Wear protective gloves when you’re working
B. Wash your hands before eating
C. The barrier cream on your hands before eating
D. Wear protective gloves then turn them inside out before eating
E. What’s your work first then put them on again before eating
A. Wear protective gloves when you’re working
B. Wash your hands before eating
When visiting a site to find that there is nowhere for you to wash your hands. what should you do?
A. Wait until you get home then wash them
B. Go to the local pub and use the wash-basin in the toilet
C. Speak to the site manager about the problem
D. Bring your own hand washing equipment and future
C. Speak to the site manager about the problem
What is the minimum that you should be provided on site for washing hands?
A. Nothing, there is no need to buy washing facilities
B. Running hot water and electric hand dryers
C. A cold water standpipe and paper towels
D. Hot and cold water, soap and a way to dry your hands
D. Hot and cold (or warm water), soap and a way to dry your hands
Direct sunlight on bare skin can cause
A. Dermatitis
B. Rickets
C. Acne
D. Skin cancer
D. Skin cancer
Exposure to engine oil and other mineral oils can cause
A. Skin problems
B. Heart disease
C. Breathing problems
D. Vibration white finger
A. Skin problems
You can get occupational dermatitis from
A. Hard arm vibration
B. Another person with dermatitis
C. Some type of strong chemical
D. Sunlight
C. Some type of strong chemical
You should not rely just on barrier cream to protect your skin from harmful substances because
A. There maybe none available on site
B. Many harmful substances go through it
C. It is difficult to wash off
D. It can irritate your skin
B. Many harmful substances can go through it
When site workers need to handle harmful substances, they should wear protective gloves to help stop
A. Skin disease
B. Vibration white finger
C. Raynaud’s syndrome
D. Arthritis
A. Skin disease
You’re more likely to catch for weils disease or leptospirosis if you
A. Work near wet ground, waterways or sewers
B. Work near air-conditioning units
C. Work on building refurbishment
D. Drink water from a stand pipe
A. Work near wet ground, waterways or sewers
The early signs of Weils disease or leptospirosis can be easily confused with
A. Dermatitis
B. Diabetes
C. Hayfever
D. The flu
D. The flu
Which of the following species of animals is the most likely carrier of weils disease or leptospirosis on the construction sites
A. Rabbits
B. Rats
C. Squirrels
D. Mice
B. Rats
You find that the toilets onsite are dirty. What should you do?
A. Ignore it, it’s normal
B. Make sure you tell the site manager who can sort it out
C. As someone to find some cleaning material and attend to it
D. See if you can use the toilet in the nearby cafe or pub
B. Make sure you tell the site manager who can sort it out
Which of the following is a legal requirement under the CDM regulations for the site welfare facilities?
A. Wholesome drinking water, means to boil water and eat food
B. Suitable facilities for rest including tables and chairs with backs and where necessary changing rooms and lockers
C. Suitable and sufficient toilet and washing facilities including running cold and hot water or warm running water
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The site toilets do not flash what do you do
A. Try not to use the toilet while you are at work
B. Tell the site manager about the problem
C. Try and fix the fault
D. Ask the plumber to fix the fault
B. Tell the site manager about the problem
What sort of rest area should be provided for operatives on site?
A. A covered area
B. A covered area and some chairs
C. Covered area with tables and chairs with backs and something to heat food and drink with
D. Nothing contractors don’t have to provide rest areas
C. Covered area with tables and chairs with backs and something to heat food and drink with
While on site there is a risk of material flying at speed into site workers eyes. What should they be wearing in order to protect themselves
A. Impact resistant goggles or full face shield
B. Welding goggles
C. Reading glasses or sunglasses
D. Light eye protection
A. Impact resistant goggles or full face shield
When should eye protection be worn?
A. On a very bright sunny day
B. If there is a risk of injury and if this is the site rules
C. When it has been included in the bill of quantities
D. Only for work with chemicals
B. If there is a risk of injury and if this is the site rules
What type of eye protection do you need to wear if you are using a cartridge operated tool or a compressed gas tool (nail gun)
A. Light eye protection or safety glasses
B. Normal prescription glasses or sunglasses
C. Impactor rated goggles
D. None - they aren’t needed as there is a minimal risk of injury
C. Impact rated goggles
When should you wear safety footwear on site
A. Only when working at ground level or outside
B. Until the site starts to look finished
C. All the time
D. When you are working all day on site and not just visiting
C. All the time
