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Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) Unit 201 Paper 3

201: Health and safety in building services engineering

Paper 3

There are 42 multiple choice questions. Answer them all, selecting the correct answer
out of the four provided.

1. Which of the following regulations outlines electrical safety

a) HASWA
b) COSHH
c) EAWR
d) PUWER

2. Whos responsibility is it to provide personal protective equipment to

employees
a) The employee
b) The employer
c) The HSE
d) The site labourer

3. Health and Safety Inspectors can

a) Arrive onsite uninvited
b) Provide Prohibition Notices
c) Provide Improvement Notices
d) All of the above

4. A statutory regulation is
a) Legally binding
b) Not legally binding
c) On applicable to the employer
d) Both a and c

5. The safety issue associated with above 80dB levels

a) damage to the hearing
b) damage to the lungs
c) damage to the feet
d) damage to the eyes

6. A formal system which is reviewed and signed by the operatives carrying

out the work
a) Risk assessment
b) Permit to work
c) Method statement
d) Safe systems of work

7. A toxic sign is an example of a:

a) Prohibition sign
b) Warning sign
c) Safety sign
d) Mandatory sign

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8. The hazardous substance depicted in the symbol below is:

a) highly flammable
b) toxic
c) oxidising
d) irritant

9. Risk assessments are designed to

a) Identify hazards
b) Reduce risks
c) Assign responsibility to reducing hazards and risks
d) All of the above

10. A warning sign is

a) Circular
b) Triangular
c) Square
d) Rectangular

11. Crocidolite is more commonly referred to as:

a) white asbestos
b) brown asbestos
c) blue asbestos
d) red asbestos

12. Asbestos has been removed from a garage roof. The asbestos is bagged
and disposed of.
a) Using a skip
b) In the bin
c) By the customer
d) At a licenced safe disposal site

13. Asbestos was prevalent in the construction industry during

a) 1900-1950
b) 1940-1970
c) 1950-1980
d) 1960-1980

14. A disabled person who can work safely at his/her desk with the necessary
welfare facilities is covered by;
a) Health and safety at work act (1974)
b) Equality Act
c) Workplace regulations
d) None of the above

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15. An injury that occurs suddenly when lifting and carrying is known as
a) A bad lift
b) A chronic injury
c) An acute injury
d) All of the above

16. ABC is an abbreviation of

a) Apoxia, Beating, Circulation
b) Apoxia, Breathing, Circumventing
c) Airway, Breathing, Circumventing
d) Airway, Breathing, Circulation

17. PAT is an abbreviation of

a) Power appliance test
b) Power angle test
c) Portable appliance test
d) Portable appliance tracking

18. The HSE needs to be notified under RIDDOR for work related injuries where
the worker has been off work for more than
a) 3 days
b) 5 days
c) 7 days
d) 14 days

19. Maximum voltage between pole and earth, from a 110V centre tapped
transformer
a) 50V
b) 55V
c) 110V
d) 30mV

20. Safe isolation equipment must comply with a document produced by the
HSE
a) Health and safety at work act (1974)
b) GS38
c) Safe isolation equipment regulations
d) Safe working practices

21. Industrial plugs rated at 230V are;

a) Red
b) Yellow
c) Blue
d) Violet

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22. Another name for a cherry picker is;

a) Boom lift
b) Scissor lift
c) Telescopic ladder
d) Podium steps

23. Propane is
a) Oxidising
b) Corrosive
c) An irritant
d) Extremely flammable

24. When dealing with materials that are can damage your health which of the
following statutory regulations is used to guard workers.
a) Classification of substances hazardous to health
b) Classification of substances harmful to health
c) Control of substances harmful to health
d) Control of substances hazardous to health

25. Which of the following is not a requirement under GS38

a) Finger barriers
b) Fused leads
b Lead length 3m minimum
d) Maximum exposure of tips 4mm (suggested 2mm)

26. Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, bleach and asbestos
are regarded as:
a) irritant
b) harmful
c) toxic
d) Both a and b

27. You encounter a fire, firstly you should

a) Use a suitable fire extinguisher
b) Sound the alarm
c) Use a fire blanket to fight the fire
d) Use fire fighting equipment if you have been trained to do so

28. What is the purpose of closing doors and windows during a fire evacuation
a) This varies from building to building
b) To prevent the fire from spreading
c) It’s aesthetically pleasing
d) To stop intruders entering the building

29. Which one of the following types of fire is classed as Class D?

a) Materials
b) Gases
c) Liquids
d) Metals

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30. Whilst working in a small basement you are faced with an electrical fire.
Which fire extinguisher would be most suitable
a) Water
b) Foam
c) Dry Powder
d) CO2

31. What colour is a butane cylinder?

a) Red
b) Blue
c) Black
d) Maroon

32. On completion of a soldering task you must remain on site a minimum

period of
a) 30mins
b) 60mins
c) 90mins
d) 120mins

33. Which of the following is not a characteristic of liquefied petroleum gas

a) Heavier than air
b) Allows for nozzles to freeze if the gas is drawn off too quickly
c) Build-up of O2 in confined spaces
d) Highly flammable

34. What is the minimum overhang of boards on a scaffold

a) 50mm
b) 100mm
c) 150mm
d) 500mm

35. At which of the following angles should a ladder be positioned for safe
working?
a) 35°
b) 45°
c) 75°
d) 90°

36. When using extension ladders

a) Extend the ladder on the ground before lifting into position
b) You can work for prolonged periods of time safely at height
c) You can work without the need to tie at the top
d) Do not extend the ladder and then raise it into position

37. When lifting a load, which of the following is a potential risk presented by the
load itself
a) Environmental impact
b) The load is in a labelled box
c) Uneven weight distribution
d) Lack of appropriate lifting gear for the load in question

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38. Lack of oxygen, fumes, flooding and collapses are all associated with
a) Working at height
b) Working in a loft
c) Working in a trench
d) All of the above

39. Which one of the following would most likely prevent objects hitting workers
in excavations
a) A warning siren
b) A warning sign
c) Stop blocks around the open trench
d) Toe boards

40. Which of the following is NOT classified as a reportable major injury under RIDDOR
a) A fractured finger
b) A fractured arm
c) Temporary loss of sight
d) Broken wrist

41. You are asked to read a method statement and risk assessment before
starting work, because;
a) You have nothing better to do
b) Safe working procedures and practices are outlined
c) There are no apparent hazards
d) The paperwork’s there, might as well read it

42. What is an improvement notice?

a) A notice issued by the site principal contractor to tidy up the site
b) A notice from the client to the principal contractor to speed up the
work
c) A notice issued by a Building Control Officer to deepen foundations
d) A notice issued by an HSE/local authority Inspector to enforce
compliance with health and safety legislation

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