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
(Total for Question 20 = 1 mark)
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.
(5)
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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
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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).
(5)
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appropriate for the
use of a lathe in an engineering workshop.
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(Total for Question 27 = 10
marks)
