L2 H&S revision 1

Choose the fire extinguisher suitable for use on fires involving electricity:

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Which fire extinguisher is best suited to use on fires involving electricity?

• Wet chemical extinguishers

• Carbon dioxide [CO₂] extinguishers

• Water extinguishers

• Fire blanket

What does PPE stand for?

• personal protective equipment

• private protective equipment

• persons personal equipment

You lift heavy items by...

• Bending your knees and keeping a straight back

• Picking it up with one hand

• Picking it up with your toes

• Getting someone else to do it

What document provides step by step procedures on how to carry out a task safely?

• Material Schedule.

• Bill of Quantities.

• Risk Assessment.

• Method Statement.

PUWER stands for

• Portable umbrellas work even in rain

• Possible use of Work regulations

• Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations

• Provision and use Work Electricity Regulations

What colour band is found on a foam fire extinguisher?

• Black

• Red

• Cream

• Blue

What is a document where details of all accidents are recorded, no matter how minor, called?

• Log book

• Health & Safety book

• Accidental book

• Accident book

Once you have spotted a hazard you must

• Report it to your boss
• Leave it as someone else will fix it eventually
• Bring your own toolbox to work and fix it yourself.
• None of the above.

What is the first step in a risk assessment?

• Record your findings
• Evaluate the risk
• Identify the hazard
• Decide who may be harmed