Safety Practices Worksheet

What is the primary risk when handling lime mortar?

• It can cause skin burns or irritation.

• It smells unpleasant.

• It dries too quickly.

• It attracts insects.

Which item of PPE is advisable when working with lime mortar?

• Safety gloves

• Ear defenders

• Hard hat (indoors only)

• Barrier cream

Why must you clean lime mortar splashes off your skin immediately?

• To prevent chemical burns

• To avoid staining your clothes

• To stop attracting dust

• To cool the skin

What is the correct way to lift bricks using brick tongs?

• Lift smoothly with both hands and keep the load close to your body

• Swing the tongs quickly to build momentum

• Use one hand to guide and one to lift at arm’s length

• Grip as many bricks as possible for efficiency

Why is it important to know the location of the emergency stop button when using machinery like the pug mill?

• So you can quickly stop the machine in case of danger

• So you can turn off the lights when finished

• So you can reset the machine if it jams

• So you can increase the machine speed if needed

What is a safe method to suppress dust when sweeping the workshop floor?

• Lightly dampen the floor before sweeping

• Sweep as fast as possible to finish quickly

• Use compressed air to blow dust into a corner

• Sweep dry and let dust settle naturally

What is the main hazard when operating the pug mill?

• Risk of entanglement in moving parts

• Excessive noise levels

• It emits dangerous fumes

• It creates strong vibrations

When dispensing mortar (muck) into a tray from the pug mill, you should:

• Make sure the tray is stable and properly positioned

• Hold the tray in one hand while dispensing

• Overfill the tray to reduce trips

• Use your foot to steady the tray

Why is it important to keep your work area clean and tidy?

• To prevent trips, slips, and accidents

• To finish work faster

• To impress the instructor

• To keep bricks dry

In the workshop, what behaviour is expected to ensure safety?

• Stay focused on your work and avoid childish behaviour

• Test tools on bricks before use

• Work as fast as possible

• Shout to warn others of your presence