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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which UK act of Parliament aims to control waste and pollution from industrial processes?
The Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999
The Environmental Protection Act 1990
The Clean Air Act
The Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010
- 2. Multiple Choice
The Clean Air Act- regulates vehicle emissions.
true
false
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does "PPE" stand for?
Personal Private Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Energy
Personal Polluted Environment
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which amendment to the Clean Air Act added the content and composition of motor fuels and vehicle emissions?
1952
1990
1968
1993
- 5. Multiple Choice
Under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, operators of specified installations are required to have a permit. Which of the following would be specified in the permit? Select all that apply
the activities taking place within the site or installation
the pollution controls required to meet the current best available technique
The length of time the installation has been operating
the monitoring required by the operator to demonstrate compliance
- 6. Multiple Choice
Under which environmental regulations should waste material be classified as household, industrial or commercial?
The Controlled Waste Regulations 2012
The Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010
The Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999
The Environmental Protection Act 1990
- 7. Multiple Choice
Under which environmental regulations should chimneys of gas-burning installations be built to a minimum height?
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002
The Controlled Waste Regulations 2012
The Clean Air Act 1968
The Environmental Permitting Regulations 2010
- 8. Multiple Choice
Under the The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002, which of these is a responsibility of the employer? Select all that apply.
find out what dangerous substances are present in the workplace and the risks associated with them
put control measures in place to either remove those risks or, where this is not possible, control them
prepare plans and procedures to deal with accidents, incidents and emergencies involving dangerous substances
identify and classify areas of the workplace where explosive atmospheres may occur and avoid ignition sources in those areas.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat responsibilities does an employer have under HASWA?Provide waste disposal systemProtect the environment during the work activitiesProvide training and supervision to ensure the health and safety of employeesTo provide plant and machinery when required
- 10. Multiple Choice
How can one prevent slips, trips and falls?
Cleaning up spills immediately and keeping pathways clear and clean.
By developing a emergency evacuation plan.
Making sure that the facilities have a smoke detector and fire alarm.
None of the above.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is meant by 'PPE'?
personal protective equipment
person to person equivalent
personal protective evacuation
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy should near misses be reported?To allow a company to be reactive in it’s planned method of workTo be proactive and prevent future accidents.So records are kept for visits by the HSETo show records for later insurance claims
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following actions must be taken when someone sustains an injury at work?ring their mumcomplete a report formcomplete the accident bookinform the HSE
- 14. Multiple ChoiceReporting an accident would most likely lead to?A bonussomeone losing their jobThe prevention of accidentsless inspection
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe legislation that deals specifically with substances in the workplace is?RIDDORLOLER
COSHH
PUWER - 16. Multiple Choice
The abbreviation HASAWA means:
Health and Safety at Work Act
Healthy and Safe at Work Act
Health and Safe at Work Act
Healthy and Safety at Work Act
- 17. Multiple Choice
The abbreviation COSHH means:
Controller of security hazardous to health
Capture of substances hazardous to health
Control of substances hazardous to health
Controller of substances hazardous to health
- 18. Multiple Choice
The abbreviation RIDDOR means:
Reporting of important danger and dangerous occurrences regulations
Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
Rectifying of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
Rectifying of important danger and dangerous occurrences regulations
- 19. Multiple Choice
The abbreviation PUWER means:
Provision and utilisation of work equipment regulations
Provide and utilise work equipment regulations
Provision and use of work equipment regulations
Provide and use of work equipment regulations
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following does an employer NOT have to provide?
Provide a safe workplace
Risk assessments
Safety training
Lunch everyday
- 21. Multiple Choice
As an employee you must NOT:
Put yourself or others at risk
Work to risk assessments
Wear all the PPE required
Follow all regulations
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a role of the HSE?
Enforcing the health and safety laws
Only prosecuting large companies
Carrying out investigations
Issuing prohibition notices
- 23. Multiple Choice
Examples of protective clothing that an employer may supply are:
- 24. Multiple Choice
What is the principle piece of Health and Safety
legislation?
Healthy at work act 1974
Health
and Safety at Work Act 1928
Health
and Safety at Work Act 1974
Health and safety at work acting 1973
- 25. Multiple Choice
Who does the Health and Safety at work act cover?
Employers
Employees
All people at work
Self employed, General public
- 26. Multiple Choice
Who does the main responsibility of HASAWA lie with?
Employer and Employee
Employee only
Employer only
General public
- 27. Multiple Choice
Who has the responsibility to provide PPE?
The Employee
The Site manager
Allen in the workshop
The Employer
- 28. Multiple Choice
What must be produced if the company employs
five or more people?
A Health and Safety Programme
A Health and Safety Progress
A Health and Safety Policy
A Health and Safety Policeman
- 29. Multiple Choice
What can happen to employers if they fail to
follow the Health and Safety at Work Act?
They can be rewarded.
They can be persecuted
They can be electrocuted
They can be prosecuted
- 30. Multiple Choice
What does HSE stand for?
Health and Safety excellence
Health and Safety executive
Health and Safety experts
Health and Safety execution
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which regulations cover the correct provision
and monitoring of PPE?
The Persons Protectable Equipment at Work Regulations
The Personal Protecting Equipment at Work Regulations
The Personable Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
- 32. Multiple Choice
Where would you find COSHH information?
On the data sheet, as well as In the cupboard
Allens underpants, as well as any container
On the data sheet, as well as any container
Inside a biscuit tin
- 33. Multiple Choice
Under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, every employee must...
Be kind to their staff
Provide a well-stocked first aid box
Keep a record of all accidents
Pay their staff a fair wage
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a role of the HSE?A.Make sure the site has security.A.Prosecute the public for entering a site without the correct PPEA.Give guidance on tendering for health and safety work.Enforcing the HASWA.
- 35. Multiple Choice
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 – CHIP regulations are designed to protect people and the environment by requiring suppliers to.......
Provide information about the hazards.
Classify the hazards of their products.
Package & label products appropriately.
Label products according to the physiochemical, health or environmental risks associated with them.
All of the above.
- 36. Multiple Choice
What is a Confined Space ?
A space that may contain hazardous or toxic substances.
A space that has limited access.
A space where the air or atmosphere may be irrespirable or explosive.
A space where there may be a potential for engulfment/inrush or entrapment.
All of the above.
- 37. Multiple Choice
What is an EMS?
Electro Magnetic Stimulus
Election Manifesto Signoff
Environmental Management System
Environment Main Signs
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which of these is a tool for an effective environment management system?
BSi 2001
ISO 9001
UN 1320
ISO 14001
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