6. The first action to be taken after receiving a minor burn is to
cover the burn with a clean cloth
cool the area of the burn with clean cold water
apply antiseptic cream to the burn
wash with soap and water
7. In general terms, the maximum amount that should be safely lifted and carried by one person
55kg
25kg
30kg
10kg
8. When 'rodding' below ground drainage pipework, the employer should provide
industrial rubber gloves
safety goggles
ear defenders
9. When blue asbestos is discovered in a work situation it
may be removed by a plumber after it has been sprayed with water
may be removed by a plumber providing that a face mask is worn
should only be removed by a licensed contractor
may only be removed by a person over 18 years of age
10. Which one of the following can be checked for correct operation by pressing a button on the front of the device?
Thermostatic radiator value (TRV)
Residual current device
Full face mask
LPG blow torch
11. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires an employer to prepare a written safety policy where there are
5 or more employees
3 or more employees
2 or more employees
1 or more employees
12. A ladder set against a wall reaches to a vertical height of 4m above ground level. To comply with safety requirements, the horizontal distance from the wall to the ladder at its based should be
800 mm
700 mm
1000 mm
900 mm
13. The HSE legislation that covers the general health and safety responsibilities of the employer and employee is the
Health and Safety at Work Act
Health and Safety Responsibilities Act
Health and Safety on Construction Sites Act
Health and Safety Employers Act
14. It may be necessary to take air samples when working
in floor voids
with loft insulation
in a public sewer
with fluxes
15. All 110V and 230V electrical power tools must have a regular
portable appliance test
IEE 16th edition wiring test
multimeter test
inspection by a health and safety officer
16. A small company carrying out maintenance work in private properties should ensure that a first aid kit is available for its plumbers by
providing a basic first aid kit on all company vehicles
providing access to a qualified nurse at each work site
relying on kit being available at each property
identifying that a first aid kit is not required
17. On contacting the emergency service, the first piece of information that should be passed on is the
location of the incident
number of people hurt
caller's company
caller's name, home address and telephone number
18. The LPG gases propane and butane are both
always supplied in blue coloured cylinders
always supplied in red coloured cylinders
heavier than air and will accumulate at ground level
lighter than air and will accumulate near a ceiling or loft space
19. To provide guidance on potentially hazardous work activities a company should produce
risk assessments
operational schedules
safety programmes
schematic drawings
20. Before using any specialist plumbing tools, the operative must
be able to repair and service the equipment
have been instructed in their proper use
be fully supervised when using them for a 12 month period
