Friday, 30 November 2012

Health and Safety at work Act 1974 Powerpoint


lThis topic explores the impact of health and safety legislation on the way that manufacturing operations are carried out in engineering business.
lHealth and Safety at work Act 1974
lFactories Act 1961
lPUWER 1998
lCOSHH 2002
lRIDDOR 1995
lConstruction (Design and Management)2007. 

Control Measures 


Wednesday, 28 November 2012

H&S questions


9 According to the Working Time Regulations 1998 guidance, workers cannot be
required to do more than how many hours, on average, each week?
A 38
B 44
C 48
D 54
(Total for Question 9 = 1 mark)

14 Which of the following engineering premises are not covered by the Factories Act
1961?
A
Premises where components or
articles are made
B
A dry dock where ships are
broken up
C
Any premises used for the
storage of gas in a large
gasholder
D
Premises used for the purpose of
housing railway locomotives
(Total for Question 14 = 1 mark)

20 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 state a
number of methods to control exposure to harmful substances.
Which of the following is not one of those control methods?
A
The use of processes which
minimise the amount of
material used or produced,
or equipment which totally
encloses the process
B
The controlled exposure of
substances at source which
reduces the level and amount
of risk
C
The use of alternative forms of
substances which are equally
hazardous, using PPE as a
primary control method
D
The provision of PPE, but only
as a last resort and never as a
replacement for other controls
which are required
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27 Discuss the roles and responsibilities of employees under the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974.
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(Total for Question 27 = 6 marks)


Jan 2011

5 Which one of the following is a requirement of employers under The Management of
Health and Safety atWork Regulations (1999)?
A Set out arrangements needed to reduce
hazards
B Follow given emergency procedures
C Employ only fully qualified staff
D Display the website address of the Health
and Safety Executive
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)

9 Which one of the following is not subject to the Confined Spaces Regulations (1997)?
A Mine
B Chamber
C Vat
D Trench
(Total for Question 9 = 1 mark)


16 According to RIDDOR (1998), which one of the following does not need to be
reported?
A Injury resulting from an electric shock
leading to unconsciousness
B
Failure of industrial radiography or
irradiation equipment to de-energise after
the intended exposure period
C
Unintended collapse of a building or
structure under construction where 10
tonnes of material falls
D The sudden release of 50kg of flammable
liquids inside a building
(Total for Question 16 = 1 mark)

17 Which one of the following gives the lower and upper action levels for noise control
introduced by The Noise atWork Regulations (2005)?
A 60 – 65 dB (A)
B 70 - 75 dB (A)
C 80 - 85 dB (A)
D 90 - 95 dB (A)
(Total for Question 17 = 1 mark)

18 A supplier has responsibilities under the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations
(2005).
Which one of the following is not covered by the regulation?
A Ensuring equipment is fit for purpose
B Declaring country of origin of parts
C Operation to conform to current
standards
D Providing risk assessments for equipment
use
(Total for Question 18 = 1 mark)

(b) Identify three key features of the Employment Act (2002).
(3)
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27 There are a number of considerations which should be taken into account before
opening a new engineering plant.
(a) Describe why designing out potential health and safety issues ensures a safe
workplace.
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Jan 2012

5 According to the Factories Act 1961, a workroom floor should be cleaned by washing
at least every:
A day
B week
C month
D year
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)

14 Soldering is an activity performed in the electronic engineering sector.
Which one of the following is not a risk associated with soldering?
A Burning skin
B Inhaling fumes
C Eye irritation
D Impaired hearing
(Total for Question 14 = 1 mark)

17 The HSE guidance for producing risk assessments states there are five different stages.
These stages (not in order) are:
A. Review your assessment and update if necessary
B. Record your findings and implement them
C. Decide who might be harmed and how
D. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
E. Identify the hazards
Which order should these stages be completed in?
A E, D, B, A, C
B A, C, D, E, B
C E, C, D, B, A
D D, B, E, A, C
(Total for Question 17 = 1 mark)

18 The Fire Precautions Act 1971 sets out a structure for fines if regulations are broken.
Currently, the maximum fine is:
A £1 000
B £5 000
C £10 000
D £50 000
(Total for Question 18 = 1 mark)

27 Discuss how the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 can influence the operation of an engineering business.
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(Total for Question 27 = 8 marks)


June 2010

4 According to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (2002), which of
the following would be suitable for use where there is the hazard of falling objects?
A Boiler suit and gloves
B Hi-viz jacket and goggles
C Helmet and safety boots
D Bump cap and face shield
(Total for Question 4 = 1 mark)

16 According to the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006, an employee should
expect to:
A
receive improved benefits,
training and promotion prospects
compared to other employees
B
not receive redundancy payments
once they have reached the age
of 65
C
be allowed to perform any job
no matter what their age is,
irrespective of any other law
D
be treated equally when setting
work objectives or measuring
levels of performance
(Total for Question 16 = 1 mark)


17 Which one of the following is a reason for not providing health and safety training in
an engineering workplace?
A
Young employees are more likely
to have accidents, so their training
should be a priority
B
All staff should understand the
health and safety policy and how
health and safety is managed
C
Everyone needs to know how to
work safely and without risks to
health
D
Experienced employees are able
to use all equipment without
further specific training
(Total for Question 17 = 1 mark)

20 Which one of the following is not required by The Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1999?
A
Provide instruction and guidance
for the general public for the
use of compressed air supplies
on petrol station forecourts and
similar locations
B
Equipment is inspected by a
competent person to ensure that
it is safe for use. A record must be
kept until the next inspection
C
Provide suitable guards,
protection devices, emergency
stop buttons and personal
protective equipment
D
Ensure that where mobile work
equipment is used for carrying
people, it is suitable for this
purpose, and does not put people
at risk
(Total for Question 20 = 1 mark)

26 In an engineering workshop, there are often a number of fixed and portable electrical
tools.
According to the Electricity at Work Regulations (1992), there are a number of control
measures which can be used to reduce the risk of injury from electrical equipment.
Describe, for both portable and fixed equipment, how the risk of injury can be
reduced.
Portable Equipment
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(Total for Question 26 = 6 marks)

June 2011

5 Which one of the following is solely the responsibility of an employer when
considering health and safety in a workplace?
A Maintaining a risk free workplace
B Providing instruction and training
C Upholding legal requirements of the law
D Caring for the safety of all employees
(Total for Question 5 = 1 mark)


12 Which one of the following is not within the span of authority of the Health and
Safety Executive?
A Road haulage
B Schools and colleges
C Quarries
D Railways
(Total for Question 12 = 1 mark)

13 With regard to the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations (2005), who is not
regarded as a ‘responsible person’ for demonstrating the safety of a newly available
piece of machinery?
A The manufacturer of the equipment
B The retailer or distributor of the equipment
C The end user of the equipment
D The authorised representative of the manufacturer
(Total for Question 13 = 1 mark)


14 The emergency action code on a hazard board carried by a vehicle transporting
substances which should be controlled includes which of the following sets of
information?
A
• Contact telephone number
• If there is a potential hazard to the public
• PPE requirements
B
• The type of fire extinguisher to be used
• If there is a potential hazard to the public
• PPE requirements
C
• The type of fire extinguisher to be used
• If there is a potential hazard to the public
• Symbol to represent hazards
D
• Method of firefighting
• Contact telephone number
• Symbol to represent hazards
(Total for Question 14 = 1 mark)


19 The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (1998) does not apply to:
A suspended cradles used by window cleaners
B forklift trucks used in warehouses
C lifts provided for use by the general public
D four post hoists used to inspect under vehicles
(Total for Question 19 = 1 mark)

20 According to the recommendations of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations
(1981), which one of the following would be a suitable contents list for a first aid box?
A
• Box of sterile plasters
• Triangular bandages
• Safety pins
• Large sterile, unmedicated dressings
• Individually wrapped moist cleansing wipes
B
• Box of sterile plasters
• Triangular bandages
• Safety pins
• Large sterile, unmedicated dressings
• Packet of six paracetamol tablets
C
• Box of sterile plasters
• Triangular bandages
• Sterile latex gloves
• Large sterile, unmedicated dressings
• Inhaler and nebuliser
D
• Roll of self-adhesive dressing
• Triangular bandages
• Latex gloves
• Safety pins
• Sterile eye wash
(Total for Question 20 = 1 mark)

27 (a) Compare the different responsibilities for employers and employees under the
Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).
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use of a lathe in an engineering workshop.
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(Total for Question 27 = 10 marks)