Unit 201 Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering Quiz 2

1. When placing signs around a work area, which sign is most suitable to identify the electrical work area?

2. Which of the following is not a requirement to check before you start working on an existing socket outlet in a busy corridor of an office? 

3. Which extinguisher would be the most suitable to deal with a fire within an electrical appliance?

4. When dealing with flammable liquids, a suitable extinguisher to use is the Foam extinguisher. What colour band does it have? 

5. Which fire extinguisher is most suitable for Class C fires?

6. Which of the following situations would be classed as a hazard while working with a power tool?

7. Which of the following hazards would you be exposed to while drilling into a brick wall with a cordless drill?

8. The purpose of a performing a risk assessment is to: 

9. Where might you find asbestos? 

10. Identify the following GHS hazard pictogram (see image below). 

11. Which of the following is defined as a hazard? 

12. You have been asked to change an electrical socket outlet which has not been safely isolated. Which of the following hazards would be unlikely to happen?

13.  While working with PVC conduit a solvent glue is used to join the conduit together. Which of the following must you not do while working with the glue?

14. You believe there might be asbestos in the building you are working in, Which action should you follow? 

15. What class of fire is a burning oil fire ?

16. What is the name of the primary legislation concerned with the reporting of certain accidents in the workplace ?

17. If airborne dust is present in the workplace during operations, what PPE should be used by employees ?

18. What type of sign is circular, white, with a red border and a red diagonal line across it ?

19. Identify the most appropriate extinguisher to be used on an electrical fire?

20. Which one of the following is the primary responsibility of all employers ?

21. If an employee discovers a safety hazard in the workplace, what is their responsibility ?

22. Identify the regulations that cover the safe disposal of solvents used in the workplace?

23. What is the name of the primary legislation concerned with the storage, handling and use of chemicals in the workplace ?

24. Why does an electrical supply need to be isolated before carrying out work on the circuit ?

25. Identify the regulations concerning the safe disposal of old electrical equipment?