ECS - Special Site Hazards

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  • Created on: 27-11-19 20:40
Why may a confined space be dangerous to work in?
D - All of the hazards mentioned
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What must be considered first when planning to carry out work in a confined space?
D - Can the work be done from the outside
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When working in a confined space, such as a sewer, what danger may occur?
D - Build up of harmful gases
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Before entering an excavation to start work, it must first be...
A - Inspected by a competent person
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What is the purpose of using a 'permit to work' system?
B - To help ensure a safe system of work
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Why may young people be more at risk on site?
D - They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger
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You have to enter a manhole in which you know there are toxic gases. You have all the PPE but there does not appear to be a rescue plan in place. What should you do?
C - Do not enter the manhole until a rescue plan and rescue equipment are in place
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You have to enter a manhole in which you believe there could be toxic gases. You have not been provided with any Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). What should you do?
A - Tell your supervisor that you will need RPE, and if necessary, training in confined space working
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While digging a trench, you uncover a length of yellow marker tape at a depth of about 150mm. What does the presence of the marker tape mean?
B - There is a buried electrical cable and further excavation must be carried out with care
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A Cable Avoidance Tool (C.A.T.) and a ‘Genny’ (generator) can be used successfully to locate underground cables by whom:
B - A competent person after training
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When do special precautions need to be taken when working near overhead electric power lines?
D - Whenever work areas will be near of beneath the lines
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When working alone...
A - Make sure someone responsible knows where you are
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You have to walk across a site several times a day, but have to dodge a lot of site traffic. The first thing you should do is:
C - Tell your supervisor about the danger
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A mobile plant operator can let you ride in the machine..
C - If it is designed to carry passengers
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Card 2

Front

What must be considered first when planning to carry out work in a confined space?

Back

D - Can the work be done from the outside

Card 3

Front

When working in a confined space, such as a sewer, what danger may occur?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Before entering an excavation to start work, it must first be...

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is the purpose of using a 'permit to work' system?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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