Health and Safety at Work Quiz
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What color combination is used for safety signs according to regulations?

  • Red and white
  • Blue and white
  • Green and white (correct)
  • Red and yellow

    • Before lifting a load, what is the primary action that should be taken?

  • Keep a straight back
  • Put on gloves
  • Bend your knees
  • Assess the weight (correct)

    • For a two-person team, what is the recommended approach to manual handling capacity?

  • The capacity of the weakest individual
  • Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities (correct)
  • The sum of their individual capacities
  • The capacity of the strongest individual

    • During which type of manual handling activity are back injuries most likely to occur?

    <p>Moving a heavy load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used for moving an article over a long distance to minimize injury risk?

    <p>Use a barrow or trolley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to review an accident record within a workplace?

    <p>An HSE inspector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an injury occurs due to a manual handling operation, what must be ensured?

    <p>The injury is recorded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be learned from analyzing an accident?

    <p>How to avoid similar accidents in the future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of intumescent materials in fire-stopping applications?

    <p>To expand when subjected to heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial to provide emergency routes on construction sites?

    <p>To ensure passage to secure places of safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case of an injury on a construction site, what is the first appropriate action to take?

    <p>Contact a first-aider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option reflects a key consideration for maintaining safety at work?

    <p>Recognizing personal limitations of competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color of smoke typically results from the combustion of synthetic materials such as rubber?

    <p>Black</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When planning for first aid provisions, what must an employer primarily take into account?

    <p>The types of likely injuries at the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be avoided to ensure effective safety practices in the workplace?

    <p>Pushing beyond recognized limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic is associated with the smoke produced by burning organic materials?

    <p>Thick and black smoke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be your first action when a workmate injures their back while lifting a box?

    <p>Send for the first-aider</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the safest method of securing a ladder?

    <p>Tying it to a suitable point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum required height for the top guard-rail of a scaffold to prevent falls?

    <p>950mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for inspecting a ladder before use?

    <p>By the user</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates the maximum weight a lifting mechanism can safely handle?

    <p>Safe working load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must erect a scaffold tower?

    <p>A trained and competent person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people can safely work on a ladder at one time?

    <p>One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done immediately when equipment is found to be damaged?

    <p>Report it to your supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred nominal voltage for portable hand tools used on construction sites?

    <p>110 volts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for someone to operate powered hand tools?

    <p>Complete competency training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The letters SWL in construction contexts refer to what?

    <p>Safe Working Load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best method to assess the atmosphere in an excavation?

    <p>Use a gas detector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you frequently have to navigate through traffic on a site, what should you do first?

    <p>Report the dangers to your supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When working alone, what is a crucial safety measure to implement?

    <p>Ensure someone knows your location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the dangers of dangerous gases in the workplace?

    <p>They can cause rapid incapacitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you never do when trying to avoid site traffic?

    <p>Catch a ride on moving vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should electrical installations on construction sites be inspected and tested?

    <p>Every 3 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step to prove that a circuit or equipment is dead after isolation?

    <p>Check that the voltage detector is working on a proving device</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the Electricity at Work Regulations, live working is regarded as:

    <p>Only allowed in exceptional circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for all live working activities according to regulation?

    <p>To carry out a risk assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement of low voltage safe isolation practice?

    <p>The worker must be issued insulating gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional protection is required when using mains voltage to supply portable equipment on a construction site?

    <p>Installing an earth leakage circuit breaker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the extra controls required during live working according to regulations?

    <p>Specialized training for workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about live working is true?

    <p>It is discouraged and only allowed in rare instances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of device provides additional protection against fatal electric shock in reduced low voltage systems?

    <p>Residual current device (RCD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct method for disposing of oil-contaminated soil?

    <p>Put the oily contaminated soil into a suitable container that takes hazardous waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action does not contribute to sustainability in construction projects?

    <p>Segregating waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical requirement for storing hazardous liquids on a construction site?

    <p>Ensure the liquid material is stored safely and securely, and out of the way of site traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a 30 mA RCD preferred in environments using mains voltage equipment?

    <p>It offers additional protection against electric shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be an illegal action in waste management regarding oil-contaminated materials?

    <p>Mixing oil-contaminated soil with garden compost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice contributes to minimizing noise pollution on construction sites?

    <p>Using newer, quieter machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern regarding spills of hazardous materials on construction sites?

    <p>They can lead to violations of environmental legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Section 1

    • Question 24: Who is responsible for health and safety on site? Your employer.
    • Question 19: Maximum penalty for a Health and Safety at Work Act breach? Unlimited fine and two years' imprisonment.
    • Question 9: How do employers inform employees about health and safety rights? By displaying posters or leaflets approved by the HSE.

    Section 2

    • Question 20: What should you do first before lifting a load? Assess the weight.
    • Question 18: Approximate manual handling capacity of a two-person team? Two-thirds the sum of their individual capacities.
    • Question 3: What body part is most likely injured during manual handling? Back.
    • Question 24: When an item needs moving long distance, what should you use? A barrow or trolley.

    Section 3

    • Question 5: Who can examine an accident record? An HSE inspector.
    • Question 1: What must you ensure if you're injured doing manual work? The injury is recorded.
    • Question 27: What can be learned from an accident? Ideas for preventing similar accidents.
    • Question 24: When moving an item long distance, what should you do? Use a barrow or trolley.

    Section 4

    • Question 9: When must you wear PPE? As instructed by your employer.
    • Question 11: What eye protection is needed for a nail gun? Impact goggles.
    • Question 14: What are employee duties regarding issued PPE? Use the PPE according to training and instruction.
    • Question 5: What PPE is not essential for a nail gun operator? Wellington boots.

    Section 5

    • Question 21: What does wearing hearing protection do? Brings noise down to an acceptable level.
    • Question 26: What if toilets are dirty? Tell someone who can sort it out.
    • Question 5: Can you tell if a product is harmful by its smell? No.

    Section 6

    • Question 40: Three main areas for a holistic fire safety approach? Design, construction, maintenance.
    • Question 7: What should you do if you hear a fire alarm? Evacuate to a designated safe place.
    • Question 36: What do intumescent fire-stopping materials do? Expand when subjected to heat.
    • Question 1: What does an emergency route ensure on a construction site? Safe passage to a safe place.

    Section 7

    • Question 26: Best method for securing a ladder? Tying it to a suitable point.
    • Question 16: Minimum height for scaffold top guardrails above an edge? 950mm.
    • Question 7: Before use, what needs to be checked on a ladder? The ladder itself.
    • Question 15: Who should erect a scaffold tower? A trained and competent person.
    • Question 4: How many people on a ladder at once? One.

    Section 8

    • Question 16: Preferred voltage for portable hand tools on sites? 110 volts.
    • Question 1: What does SWL stand for? Safe working load.
    • Question 4: What needs to be done with damaged equipment? Reported to supervisor.
    • Question 23: To operate a powered hand tool, what is required? Trained and competent person.

    Section 9

    • Question 4: How do you determine excavation atmosphere safety? By using a gas detector (or sniffing).

    Section 10

    • Question 19: How often should electrical installations be inspected? Every 3 months.
    • Question 6: First step to prove a circuit or equipment is dead after isolation? Make sure the equipment is not working.

    Section 11

    • Question 5: How should oil spills be cleaned up? Put oily contaminated soil into a hazardous waste container.
    • Question 11: What does NOT help sustainability on construction sites? Leaving engines running.
    • Question 20: How should liquids like oils and fuels be stored on site? Stored safely and securely, out of the way of traffic.

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