Who is responsible for minimizing waste on a construction site?
Only your supervisor is responsible
Everyone is responsible
Only your site manager is responsible
Only your health and safety rep is responsible
Which of these would you class as hazardous waste? (Choose 2 answers)
Broken glass
Used spill kit pads that have oil
Broken bricks
Fluorescent light tubes
What should you do if you need to get rid of hazardous waste liquid on site?
Seal it in a container then put it in a general waste bin
Pour it into sand and let it soak in
Pour it down the toilet
Ask your supervisor how you can get rid of it
If you’re the first to notice an oil or diesel spill on site you should
Leave it; it’s not your job or responsibility
Inform your supervisor at the end of the day
Go back at the end of your shift and clean it up
Stop what you’re doing, contain it, tell your supervisor and then clean it up
What does the health and safety sign below mean?
Fishing not allowed in this area
Harmful to the environment
Swimming not allowed in this area
Use protective gloves
Corrosive