Pauls Health And Safety Quiz

1. Russell Angus has tripped and fell on Rob "The lunatic" Ashbys head, Rob is out cold ..unconcious on the floor..what should Russell do??

Get the rest of the class to come and see him!

Film him on your mobile!

Put him in the recovery position

Shake Russels hand!

always put an unconcious person in the recovery posittion!

Explanation

always put an unconcious person in the recovery posittion!

2. Fill in the missing words or numbers......." the HASAW ACT ......."..

The missing words or numbers in the statement are "the HASAW ACT" and the correct answer is "1974". This suggests that the statement is referring to the year in which the HASAW ACT was enacted. The HASAW ACT, which stands for Health and Safety at Work Act, is a legislation in the United Kingdom that aims to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees at work. Therefore, the missing words and numbers complete the statement by indicating that the HASAW ACT was established in the year 1974.

Explanation

The missing words or numbers in the statement are "the HASAW ACT" and the correct answer is "1974". This suggests that the statement is referring to the year in which the HASAW ACT was enacted. The HASAW ACT, which stands for Health and Safety at Work Act, is a legislation in the United Kingdom that aims to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees at work. Therefore, the missing words and numbers complete the statement by indicating that the HASAW ACT was established in the year 1974.

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3. Your employer is responsible for providing PPE, that you should wear? and its your responsibility to wear it, failing to wear your PPE is could render you liable for prosecution by the HSE

True

False

The statement is true because it states that the employer is responsible for providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the employees. It also emphasizes that it is the employee's responsibility to wear the provided PPE. Failure to wear the PPE can result in potential prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This highlights the importance of both the employer and employee fulfilling their respective responsibilities to ensure a safe work environment.

Explanation

The statement is true because it states that the employer is responsible for providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the employees. It also emphasizes that it is the employee's responsibility to wear the provided PPE. Failure to wear the PPE can result in potential prosecution by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This highlights the importance of both the employer and employee fulfilling their respective responsibilities to ensure a safe work environment.

4. Any fuel gasses that are in canisters that use a regulator have a left hand thread..... types of fuel gasses that are used are Oxyacetylene for lead welding, LPG for roofing and other types of LPG

True

False

the reason for lefthand thread is so they cant be interchanged for use with other hoses and burners that are not used for the correct purpose.or are not up to the pressure..

Explanation

the reason for lefthand thread is so they cant be interchanged for use with other hoses and burners that are not used for the correct purpose.or are not up to the pressure..

5. A foam fire extinguisher has a ..................colour band

Cream

White

Blue

Red

mmmm creamy creamy foam

Explanation

mmmm creamy creamy foam

6. What are the three ways lead can enter your body??

Through your nose

Through your ear

Through your skin

Through your mouth

Lead can enter the body through the nose, skin, and mouth. When lead particles are inhaled through the nose, they can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Similarly, lead can be absorbed through the skin when individuals come into direct contact with lead-containing substances. Lastly, ingestion of lead-contaminated food, water, or objects can lead to lead entering the body through the mouth. These three routes of entry highlight the various ways in which lead can be absorbed and pose a risk to human health.

Explanation

Lead can enter the body through the nose, skin, and mouth. When lead particles are inhaled through the nose, they can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Similarly, lead can be absorbed through the skin when individuals come into direct contact with lead-containing substances. Lastly, ingestion of lead-contaminated food, water, or objects can lead to lead entering the body through the mouth. These three routes of entry highlight the various ways in which lead can be absorbed and pose a risk to human health.

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7. Gadders is cleaning the hallway in college by the classroom with a vaccum cleaner, ..he is using an extension lead,....what colour should the extension lead be???

Orange

Purple

Red

Does not matter

when using an appliance that requires an extension lead in a public place, it should be orange! but i do not like cleaning so i would not use it thanks!!

Explanation

when using an appliance that requires an extension lead in a public place, it should be orange! but i do not like cleaning so i would not use it thanks!!

8. What does the Abbreviation "MEWPs" stand for??

Mobile elevating work platforms

Mobile external work platforms

Munching "E"s whilst plastering

Maintaining elevators & working platforms

this Abbreviation is used in your book as well as in your online exams

Explanation

this Abbreviation is used in your book as well as in your online exams

9. Which UK government body enforces health and safety??

HSE

HASAWA 1974

CDM (construction design management regs)

WRRSR (working really really safe regs)

The correct answer is HSE, which stands for Health and Safety Executive. HSE is the UK government body responsible for enforcing health and safety regulations in various workplaces and industries. They aim to ensure that employers provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees and take appropriate measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses. HSE conducts inspections, provides guidance and advice, and takes enforcement actions if necessary to ensure compliance with health and safety laws.

Explanation

The correct answer is HSE, which stands for Health and Safety Executive. HSE is the UK government body responsible for enforcing health and safety regulations in various workplaces and industries. They aim to ensure that employers provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees and take appropriate measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses. HSE conducts inspections, provides guidance and advice, and takes enforcement actions if necessary to ensure compliance with health and safety laws.

10. What is the preferred method of bending copper tub??

Spring bending

Guide bending

Machine bending

Mind bending

spring bending is only really used for 8mm and 10mm nowdays...and in some cases 28mm tube...but you have too aneal the tube first!

Explanation

spring bending is only really used for 8mm and 10mm nowdays...and in some cases 28mm tube...but you have too aneal the tube first!

11. The British Standard "BS 8558:2011Guide to the design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within buildings and their curtilages. Complementary guidance to BS EN 806 covers which subjects??

Cold & Heating Pipework

Hot Water & Tanks

Hot & Cold water

Health & Safety

BS 8558 covers all aspects of hot and cold water, including pipe sizing, installation requirements, cisterns in lofts, and even how to run pipe work in a house.

Explanation

BS 8558 covers all aspects of hot and cold water, including pipe sizing, installation requirements, cisterns in lofts, and even how to run pipe work in a house.

12. Gadders has decided to use a ladder on a job at "Mrs Miggins" house....what type of ladder should "The Gads" be using??

Class "A"

EN132 (BLUE)

EN131 or Blue label on it

Class 3 Red Label

The correct answer is EN131 or Blue label on it. The EN131 standard is specifically designed for non-professional use and ensures the ladder is safe and suitable for domestic tasks. The blue label indicates that the ladder meets the requirements of the EN131 standard, providing stability and durability for household use. Therefore, "The Gads" should be using a ladder with the EN131 standard or a blue label on it to ensure safety while working at "Mrs Miggins" house.

Explanation

The correct answer is EN131 or Blue label on it. The EN131 standard is specifically designed for non-professional use and ensures the ladder is safe and suitable for domestic tasks. The blue label indicates that the ladder meets the requirements of the EN131 standard, providing stability and durability for household use. Therefore, "The Gads" should be using a ladder with the EN131 standard or a blue label on it to ensure safety while working at "Mrs Miggins" house.

13. Jamie Letax and her boyfriend Jordan Black are reversing in the car to park, to park up for a bit and get a bit more "comfy" there is a excavation in the car park, but as its dark they do not see the trench, and the car falls into the trench…what height should the barriers have been?

2000mm

2.1mtrs

1.5mtrs

3.0mtrs

The correct answer is 2000mm. This is because the height of the barriers should have been sufficient to prevent the car from falling into the trench. A height of 2000mm would provide a significant barrier to ensure the car does not accidentally drive into the trench, especially in the dark.

Explanation

The correct answer is 2000mm. This is because the height of the barriers should have been sufficient to prevent the car from falling into the trench. A height of 2000mm would provide a significant barrier to ensure the car does not accidentally drive into the trench, especially in the dark.

14. Hydraulic testing of water pipes, hot cold, etc. means to test with what??

Hydraulic pump machine and water

Coloured water and hydraulic test machine

Air test using compressor

Compressor and test to 3.0 bar pressure

hydraulic means fluid, so a hydraulic test is with water...an air test is Pneumatic

Explanation

hydraulic means fluid, so a hydraulic test is with water...an air test is Pneumatic

15. Luke Gynn once ate a cat for a bet down pub??

True

False

after eating the cat he fell asleep and then someone at the pub, cut his hair all funny last year...

DISCLAIMER..this is not a real character and is no way meant to be "Thomas Oswald Simon Barnes" who is a student at warwickshire college, this is mearly coincidental

Explanation

after eating the cat he fell asleep and then someone at the pub, cut his hair all funny last year...

DISCLAIMER..this is not a real character and is no way meant to be "Thomas Oswald Simon Barnes" who is a student at warwickshire college, this is mearly coincidental

16. "Liam" has climbed on an incomplete scaffold, and is showing off to his girlfriend, taking pictures and generally messing about…what colour is the "incomplete scaffold" label on the scaffold???

Yellow, black and white

Red, yellow, black and white

Green white and black

Red and white

warning!! you go up and its incomplete you may/will hurt yourself!

Explanation

warning!! you go up and its incomplete you may/will hurt yourself!

17. At what depth would a trench require support before work could be undertaken??

1200mm

1.3 Mtr

1.0Mtr

1.5Mtr

A trench would require support before work could be undertaken if it reaches a depth of 1200mm. This depth is considered significant enough to pose a risk of collapse or cave-in, hence the need for support to ensure the safety of workers and prevent accidents.

Explanation

A trench would require support before work could be undertaken if it reaches a depth of 1200mm. This depth is considered significant enough to pose a risk of collapse or cave-in, hence the need for support to ensure the safety of workers and prevent accidents.

18. David or "H" as he is known to his mates, has touched a live electrical supply, and is being electrocuted, what should his mates do?

Scream really loud?

Film it on their mobiles, and put it on you tube?

Talk about what a good guy he was?

Hit him or drag him with a bit of wood, till he breaks contact with the live supply?

In the given scenario, David is being electrocuted by a live electrical supply. The correct action for his mates to take is to hit him or drag him with a bit of wood until he breaks contact with the live supply. This is because the primary goal should be to remove David from the source of the electrical current to prevent further harm or injury. Screaming, filming, or talking about David's character are not appropriate or effective actions in this emergency situation.

Explanation

In the given scenario, David is being electrocuted by a live electrical supply. The correct action for his mates to take is to hit him or drag him with a bit of wood until he breaks contact with the live supply. This is because the primary goal should be to remove David from the source of the electrical current to prevent further harm or injury. Screaming, filming, or talking about David's character are not appropriate or effective actions in this emergency situation.

19. Tick the boxs that are the correct things to do....when checking a gas cylinder after assembly, and turning gas on, you will always.........what.....??????

Check for leaks with leak detector

Fire up the blow lamp checking spark ignition works

Use a heat mat and have an extinguisher nearby

Use it, then once finished soldering, lie it down

if you fire it up and there is a leak, this can cause an explosion, also when finished soldering the tip will be red hot, this can melt the floor/carpet etc

Explanation

if you fire it up and there is a leak, this can cause an explosion, also when finished soldering the tip will be red hot, this can melt the floor/carpet etc

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