GO102

1.

1 point

When using a CO2 fire extinguisher you should be aware the nozzle will become :

Slightly warm

Warm

Very cold

Very hot

2.

1 point

You should dispose of waste oil by:

burning it

pouring it into a dirt hole to soak away

taken away by a licensed waste carrierr

pouring it down a drain

3.

1 point

A water fire extinguisher can be used on

flammable liquids

electrical equipment

flammable metals

wood or paper

4.

1 point

vinyl gloves are worn to protect the hands from:

hot exhausts

oil and grease

cold workshops

battery acid

5.

1 point

It is important to wear safety boots or shoes in a workshop because they :

protect the toes and feet from heavy falling objects

are reflective in poor weather

allow insurance claims to be paid in the event of an accident

are designed to withstand toxic flluids

6.

1 point

It is the employees legal responsibility to take reasonable care for the safety of other people who may be affected by their actions

True

False

7.

1 point

What does EPA stand for?

Extreme Pressure Act

Environmental Protection Act

Employees Protection Act

Environmental Pressure Act

8.

1 point

You see something in the workshop that you believe to be a health and safety hazard. You should:

report it immediately to your foreman

leave it to someone more qualified to report

say nothing as it may cause a fuss

report to your foreman at the end of the day

9.

1 point

One of your colleagues is suffering an electric shock. What is the first thing to do?

Pull him away from the equipment shocking him

Locate and push the nearest emergency stop button

Tell your supervisor

Ring 999

10.

1 point

You must wear eye protection when working with a pedestal grinder

False

True

11.

1 point

All packaging and cardboard should be cleared away from the work area:

and burnt in the yard using petrol

promptly to reduce fire risk

and sent back to the goods supplier to recycle

but can piled up on the floor out of the way

12.

1 point

At the end of the working day there is no need to switch off power to any fixed equipment

True

False

13.

1 point

Wearing overalls soaked in engine oil can cause industrial dermatitus

True

False

14.

1 point

On completing a job a technician finds he has some new nuts and bolts left over. it is best to:

leave them on the ramp

return them to stock

take them home

keep them in their tool box

15.

1 point

At the start of the working day parked cars need to be moved away from work areas

False

True

16.

1 point

What does COSHH stand for?

company obligations and systems for hazards and health

control of systems hazardous to health

control of substances hazardous to health

company organised systems for health and safety

17.

1 point

Working at heights without safety rails is acceptable

False

True

18.

1 point

A high visibility jacket should be worn at all times when working on vehicles at the roadside

False

True

19.

1 point

In a workshop a warning sign will be coloured:

Red

Yellow

Green

Blue

20.

1 point

Workplace cleaning equipment should be kept in a special store as many chemicals are highly concentrated

False

True

21.

1 point

Lead acid batteries can be dangerous as they give off hydrogen gas

True

False

22.

1 point

What type of PPE protects the respiratory system?

Face mask

Ear defenders

Goggles

Leather gloves

23.

1 point

In a workshop a mandatory sign would be

Yellow

Green

Blue

Red

24.

1 point

When storing wheels it is best to keep them in the walkways so they are not damaged by passers by

True

False

25.

1 point

Workplace procedures and policies are important so that everyone works consistently with regard to safety and complies with the law

True

False

26.

1 point

A foam fire extinguisher can be used on live electrical fires

False

True

27.

1 point

Many accidents in the automotive industry are slips, trips and falls

False

True

28.

1 point

Before using an electric drill the plug and lead should be checked for faults

False

True

29.

1 point

When clearing up spilt oil from the workshop floor it is recommended to use :

clean petrol and wood shavings

fine sawdust

very dry white sand

non slip absorbent granules

30.

1 point

You should dispose of worn out tyres by burning them and burying the residue

True

False