Safety requirements for working safely in excavations and confined spaces in the building services industry

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2 Health and Safety Quiz on Safety requirements for working safely in excavations and confined spaces in the building services industry, created by Vito Martino on 31/10/2014.
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Question 1

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Why may a confined space be dangerous to work in?
Answer
  • All of the hazards mentioned
  • Temperature and poor ventilation may affect the worker
  • Air in the space may be unbreathable due to poisonous gas
  • There may not be sufficient working space

Question 2

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What must be considered first when planning to carry out work in a confined space?
Answer
  • Can the work be done from the outside
  • Has sufficient manpower been allocated
  • Have the correct tools been arranged
  • Has the job been priced properly

Question 3

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When working in a confined space, such as a sewer, what danger may occur?
Answer
  • Not enough time for the job to be done
  • Build up of harmful gases
  • Boredom
  • Getting wet through

Question 4

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To determine the safety of the atmosphere in an excavation, which of the following is essential
Answer
  • Only entering for a short period to enable a quick escape
  • Looking for toxic gases
  • Using a gas detector
  • Sniffing the atmosphere after entry

Question 5

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Before entering an excavation to start work, it must first be:
Answer
  • filled with water then drained
  • inspected by the HSE
  • covered over and left overnight
  • inspected by a competent person

Question 6

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You have to enter a manhole in which you know there are toxic gases. You have all the PPE but there does not appear to be a rescue plan in place. What should you do?
Answer
  • Ask your mate to stand-by at the top of the manhole with a length of rope
  • Do not enter the manhole until a rescue plan and rescue equipment are in place
  • Plan to carry out the job in short bursts
  • Just get on and do the job, it will probably be alright

Question 7

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While digging a trench, you uncover a length of yellow marker tape at a depth of about 150mm. What does the presence of the marker tape mean?
Answer
  • The area has a high water-table and precautions must be taken to prevent an in-rush of water
  • There is a buried electrical cable and further excavation must be carried out with care
  • There is contaminated soil below the level of the marker tape and all excavation must stop
  • The excavation has reached a depth where the sides must now be supported

Question 8

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When working alone:
Answer
  • Make sure someone responsible knows where you are
  • You can do away with protective equipment
  • Don’t bother anyone if you have a problem, always sort it out yourself
  • Wear headphones, it will make the day go more quickly

Question 9

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If you are planning to work I a confined space, what is the first question that should be asked
Answer
  • Can the work be performed from the outside?
  • Does the site require temporary lights
  • How many workers are required for the job
  • What does the confined space contain
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