Plumbing - Health and Safety

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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires an employer to prepare a written safety policy where there are
5 or more employees
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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974...
Requires employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work for all employees
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The safest method of providing temporary lighting for work locations in an area of a building under construction. is by a
110 V temporary electrical supply
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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
1000 mm
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Safety Regulations identify that before using an electric drill it must be
visually inspected for signs of damage
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A residual current circuit breaker is
intended to "trip out" if there is any current leakage
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A hazardous substance which causes inflammation through prolonged contact with the skin is categorized as
irritant
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When blue asbestos is discovered in a work situation it
should only be removed by a licensed contractor
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When carrying out work in excavations
the sides of deep excavations must be supported against collapse
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A circular safety sign with a red band enclosing a crossed out symbol, with a white background is a
prohibition sign
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Waterproof industrial gloves should be used when
working on connections to existing below ground drainage systems
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Before working on an electrical system it must be
safely isolated
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With reference to LPG heating gases
Propane is heavier than air and any leaking gas will accumulate at ground level
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A minor accident on site should be
reported in the accident book
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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
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The correct colour panel for a fire extinguisher containing water is
red
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The first action to be taken when lifting a heavy load is to
plan the lift
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Large butane gas heating cylinders on a construction site should be stored in
a locked open air storage compound
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The first action to be taken after receiving a minor burn is to
cool the area of the burn with clean cold water
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An individual appear to have suffered an electric shock and may still be in contact with the electric supply. The correct course of action is to
try to remove the casualty from the electrical supply by pulling him/her away using a piece of non-conductive material such as wood
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The purpose of a risk assessment is to assess the
levels of risk to the safety of operatives that may be present in work operations
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Regular safety inspections should be recorded for
access equipment (ladders and scaffolds)
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In order to use cartridge operated fixing devices on construction sites
users must be in possession of a HSE cartridge device fixing certificate
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It is necessary to limit the rate of draw-off of gas from an LPG cylinder because too
high a rate of draw off can cause control values to become frozen
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Under the regulations of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
persons using materials hazardous to health must be provided with proper information, instruction and training
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It may be necessary to take air samples when working
in a public sewer
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If a fire breaks out in a site store where LPG cylinders are stored, the first action to take is
set off an alarm or otherwise warn others to evacuate the building
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When a call is made to the emergency services, in addition to providing details of the location of the emergency and type of incident and site telephone number, they must also be advised of
any hazards e.g. stored gas cylinders
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A fire whose source is solid fuel is classed as
Class A
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If a fire starts in a small pile of shavings on a concrete floor of a house, the correct action to take is
use a portable fire extinguisher to put the fire out, move any smouldering debris outside and spray with water
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Upon hearing a fire alarm in a building, the immediate action to be taken by an individual is to
leave the building as quickly possibly closing any doors that you pass through on the way out
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The HSE legislation that covers the general health and safety responsibilities of the employer and employee is the
Health and Safety at Work Act
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When working on a site, the plumber's Personal Protective Equipment is provided by the
Plumbing employer
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The letters HSE stand for
Health and Safety Executive
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The safety requirements for the use of access equipment on building sites is covered by the
Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations
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When a ladder is used to access a roof or a working platform, it must extend above the access point by at least
4 rungs or 1m
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The correct ratio to determine the angle of a ladder from the floor to the building is
4 up to 1 out
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The legislation covering the requirements for using hand tools can be found in the
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
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The main purpose of a Residual Current Device is to
isolate the supply in the event of any current leakage
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The COSHH Regulations cover
Control of substances hazardous to health
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In accordance with the Asbestos at Work Regulations, working with asbestos on site should normally carried out by
a licensed asbestos contractor
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Excavations in loose ground should
have their sides supported
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When 'rodding' below ground drainage pipework, the employer should provide
industrial rubber gloves
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The type of sign represented by a symbol within a yellow triangle with a black border is a
warning sign
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An example of a mandatory sign is
wear head protection
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Vehicle stop blocks should be provided when working
in excavations
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Plumbers should always wear clear goggles when
welding sheet lead weathings
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Large LPG gas heating cylinders on a construction site, should be stored
upright in an open air compound
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The LPG gases propane and butane are both
heavier than air and will accumulate at ground level
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Why is it that young workers may be more at risk on a site?
They are inexperienced and may not recognize dangers
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Employers have a legal duty to provide a first aid kit to
all plumbers on any site
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A fire extinguisher with a cream panel indicates that the contents are
Foam
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In general terms, the maximum amount that should be safely lifted and carried by one person
25kg
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A Health and Safety Policy Statement, outlining on site policies and safety procedures, must be produced when a company employs more than
four people
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In the event of someone receiving a minor injury and not being able to complete an accident report form, it should be completed by
the injured person when they are able
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If a piece of faulty equipment is suspected of having caused a serious accident, it should be
made safe and an investigation conducted
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When providing first air to a casualty suffering from a broken bone, the
the break must be properly supported
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A casualty should be placed in the recovery position if
the are unconscious
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A site specific "permit to work" would most likely be needed for
welding sheet lead
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The best way to eliminate trip hazards and ensure 'good housekeeping' is
keep the workspace tidy
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All 110V and 230V electrical power tools must have a regular
portable appliance test
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Before using any specialist plumbing tools, the operative must
have been instructed in their proper use
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To change an abrasive cutting wheel, a plumber must be
certified as competent to do so
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Continued inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to
lung cancer
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After exposure to a corrosive chemical, eyes should be rinsed with
clean water
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COSHH rated substances are recognizable by their
packaging
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It is necessary for a plumber to wear a dust mark
whilst removing a solid fuel boiler from a fireplace opening
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Asbestos found on site should be prepared for disposal by
sealing it in labelled bags or containers
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Used LPG cylinders are usually disposed of
by returning them to their supplier
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What should be done when first hearing a fire alarm on site?
Go to an assembly point
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On contacting the emergency service, the first piece of information that should be passed on is the
location of the incident
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It is safe to use a water fire extinguisher on
a wood fire
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A fire involving flammable gases which should be extinguised by dry power, is categorised as
Class C
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The action that should be taken in the event of a small self contained fire amongst wood shavings on a concrete floor, is to
calmly put the fire out with a portable water extinguisher
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If evacuated from a construction site due to a bomb threat, a plumber should
go to the designated assembly point
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An employer must have a written Health and Safety Policy
when employing five or more people
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The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 make specific reference to
working at heights
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The recommended safe maximum voltage when using an electrical inspection lamp on a construction site is
110 volts
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A ladder on a construction site must be
properly lashed to the scaffold
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The management of construction projects, from planning and construction through to demolition, are covered by the
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
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A hazardous substance that can poison a person is labelled as
a toxic substance
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Which one of the following items of PPE must an employer provide specifically for open air lead welding activities?
Clear lens safety goggles
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An excavation of over 2 metres in depth must
have guard rails and toe boards provided
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An RCD is a device that provides a high level of protection in the event of an electrical failure. RCD stands for
Residual current device
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It is recommended that an enclosed plumbers van must carry two dry power fire extinguishers if the van
is carrying LPG cylinders
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To provide guidance on potentially hazardous work activities a company should produce
risk assessments
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The initial RIDDOR stands for
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
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Accidents which result in more than three days absence from work must be reported to the
HSE
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The initials CPR stand for
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
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A safety helmet should be worn by worker on a construction site
At all times
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The HSE recommends that portable electrical equipment used on a construction site should be inspected and tested by a competent person every
3 months
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A circular saw can only be used in a private house to remove floor boarding...
after training has been provided
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Abrasive wheels can usually only be used by
people who have been specially trained
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Mesothelioma, a cancer of the inner chest wall, is caused by over exposure to
asbestos
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A plumber should the especially aware of possible contact with asbestos, when working
in buildings built or refurbished before 1980
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Asbestos waste should usually be taken to
a licensed waste disposal site
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The most important piece of information that must be passed on the emergency services as soon as possible during an emergency call is the
exact location of the incident
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When reporting a fire, an additional piece of information that should be passed on to the Fire Brigade is
details of any flammable materials stored on site
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The type of fuel present in a Class A fire is
Solid fuel
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A foam filled fire extinguisher would be most appropriate for use on
a petrol fire
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The purpose of an assembly point on a construction site is
a safe are for workers in the event of site evacuation
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