WJEC Construction 2 H&S

What do PUWER 1998 Regulations relate to ?

• personal protection equipment when working with machinery

• Fire extinguishers

• effective guards, emergency stop buttons and maintenance of work equipment

• safe lifting limits for manual handling

what does this safety sign tell you?

• you must wear safety gloves

• safety gloves recommended

• Do not touch

• Warning , keep your hands away

What is the purpose of a Fire Door?

• to allow easy access through the building

• to prevent the spread of smoke through the building

• to allow fire fighters to access the building without keys

• to provide an escape route to safety in the case of a fire

What is this safety sign telling you?

• you must wear ear defenders

• do not play music on personal headphones

• warning, an area with high noise risks

• safe area to enjoy personal music

which document is the odd one out here?

• a contract of employment

• a risk assessment

• a COSHH data sheet

• an accident book

which of the following does not necessarily contribute to site security?

• a work permit

• a security guard

• CCTV

• Security fencing

which situation WOULD NOT require the use of this PPE?

• mixing lime mortar into a cement mixer

• drilling a steel girder with a power drill

• hammering nails into timber joists

• cutting sheet MDF with a circular saw

If there had been a serious accident at work reported to the HSE . What two actions could they take ?

• prosecute and fine the employer or employee responsible through the courts

• close down any further work operations until safety improvements have been carried out

• organise a strike amongst the workforce until safety has been improved

• confiscate equipment to raise money for the injured workers

What is this sign telling you?

• all traffic go this way

• safe to use spades in this area

• fire extinguishers are this way

• designated fire exit route

which of the following IS NOT a health and safety control measure

• PPE

• A Method statement

• A CSCS card work permit

• A sickness insurance policy