Pauls Health And Safety Quiz
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In your own words please describe what you would do before using a drill that has been delivered by a hire company to your site where you are working.
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There are a lot of dangers through which people can prevent being in a dangerous situation. Test your knowledge with Pauls Health and safety quiz and get to see if you can help Gagger to stay healthy and safe using the protective equipment, he has around him. Go on and give it a shot and share it with your friends.
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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???
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Orange
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Purple
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Red
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Does not matter
Correct Answer
A. OrangeExplanation
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!!Rate this question:
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Gadders has decided to use a ladder on a job at "Mrs Miggins" house....what type of ladder should "The Gads" be using??
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Class "A"
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EN132 (BLUE)
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EN131 or Blue label on it
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Class 3 Red Label
Correct Answer
A. EN131 or Blue label on itExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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..Rate this question:
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A foam fire extinguisher has a ..................colour band
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Cream
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White
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Blue
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Red
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A. CreamExplanation
mmmm creamy creamy foamRate this question:
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What does the Abbreviation "MEWPs" stand for??
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Mobile elevating work platforms
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Mobile external work platforms
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Munching "E"s whilst plastering
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Maintaining elevators & working platforms
Correct Answer
A. Mobile elevating work platformsExplanation
this Abbreviation is used in your book as well as in your online examsRate this question:
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Fill in the missing words or numbers......." the HASAW ACT ......."..
Correct Answer
1974Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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What is the preferred method of bending copper tub??
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Spring bending
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Guide bending
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Machine bending
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Mind bending
Correct Answer
A. Machine bendingExplanation
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!Rate this question:
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At what depth would a trench require support before work could be undertaken??
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1200mm
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1.3 Mtr
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1.0Mtr
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1.5Mtr
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A. 1200mmExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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.....??????
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Check for leaks with leak detector
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Fire up the blow lamp checking spark ignition works
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Use a heat mat and have an extinguisher nearby
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Use it, then once finished soldering, lie it down
Correct Answer(s)
A. Check for leaks with leak detector
A. Use a heat mat and have an extinguisher nearbyExplanation
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 etcRate this question:
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What are the three ways lead can enter your body??
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Through your nose
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Through your ear
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Through your skin
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Through your mouth
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A. Through your nose
A. Through your skin
A. Through your mouthExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which UK government body enforces health and safety??
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HSE
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HASAWA 1974
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CDM (construction design management regs)
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WRRSR (working really really safe regs)
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A. HSEExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Hydraulic testing of water pipes, hot cold, etc. means to test with what??
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Hydraulic pump machine and water
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Coloured water and hydraulic test machine
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Air test using compressor
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Compressor and test to 3.0 bar pressure
Correct Answer
A. Hydraulic pump machine and waterExplanation
hydraulic means fluid, so a hydraulic test is with water...an air test is PneumaticRate this question:
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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??
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Cold & Heating Pipework
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Hot Water & Tanks
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Hot & Cold water
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Health & Safety
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A. Hot & Cold waterExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Russell Angus has tripped and fell on Rob “The lunatic" Ashbys head, Rob is out cold ..unconcious on the floor..what should Russell do??
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Get the rest of the class to come and see him!
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Film him on your mobile!
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Put him in the recovery position
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Shake Russels hand!
Correct Answer
A. Put him in the recovery positionExplanation
always put an unconcious person in the recovery posittion!Rate this question:
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Luke Gynn once ate a cat for a bet down pub??
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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 coincidentalRate this question:
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"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???
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Yellow, black and white
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Red, yellow, black and white
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Green white and black
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Red and white
Correct Answer
A. Yellow, black and whiteExplanation
warning!! you go up and its incomplete you may/will hurt yourself!Rate this question:
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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?
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2000mm
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2.1mtrs
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1.5mtrs
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3.0mtrs
Correct Answer
A. 2000mmExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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?
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Scream really loud?
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Film it on their mobiles, and put it on you tube?
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Talk about what a good guy he was?
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Hit him or drag him with a bit of wood, till he breaks contact with the live supply?
Correct Answer
A. Hit him or drag him with a bit of wood, till he breaks contact with the live supply?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.Rate this question:
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