D4 Quiz

What is a COSHH data sheet?

• A list of PPE required for a task

• The procedure to follow if the fire alarm goes off

• Comprehensive safety guidance about a certain chemical product

• A list of tooling required for a task

Where in the workshop can you find a list of first aiders for engineering?

• In the stores

• On the Health and Safety Notice board

• From your TTO

• The SOI

What is the lock off procedure for the bench shears in each workshop?

• Put a padlock around the handle

• Ensure the guard is fitted at all times

• Lock red pedal when not in use

• Insert safety bolt to prevent handle from dropping

How would you deal with a spillage in the workshop?

• Leave it for somebody else to clean up

• Notify the health and safety department

• Make the area safe and deal with the problem yourself, regardless whether it was your fault

• Inform your TTO if you are unaware of the chemical

As per college procedure, how would you deal with a person with a serious injury?

• Do not move the patient unless absolutely necessary.

• Dial the emergency numbers either for Reception or Ambulance Service.

• Send for a First Aider.

• Notify the H&S Technician or the Estates Dept.

What is the internal college emergency number?

• 7333

• 999

• 111

• 321

Why is it important to always report a 'near miss' incident in the workshop?

• You shouldn't as this may cause panic

• To prevent serious injury in the future

• To increase the risk of it happening again

• To decrease the risk of it happening again

On hearing the fire alarm, when should you make your way to the fire exit?

• When you have finished the task

• After you have washed hands

• After you have tidied all tools away, and completed a tool check

• Immediately

Name the 3 elements that make up the fire triangle.

• Heat

• Water

• Oxygen

• Fuel

Answer explanation

It is composed of three elements – fuel, heat and oxygen – which must all be present for a fire to ignite. It also demonstrates the interdependence of these ingredients in creating and sustaining a fire and teaches us that removing any one of these elements would prevent or extinguish the fire.

What are the TWO fire extinguisher types in the workshops?

• Water

• Dry Powder

• Foam

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)