Demo One DOA-12 Operative Competency Test

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• Job Number

• Date

  Date

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• Assessors Name

PHOTO: Clean-shaven Operative

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MODULE 1: Types uses and risks of ACMs

• Question 1. Someone who smokes and is exposed to asbestos is?

• A. 2 times more likely to contract lung cancer

  Yes

  No

• B. 5 times more likely to contract lung cancer

  Yes

  No

• C. 53 times more likely to contract lung cancer

  No

  Yes

• D. 100 times more likely to contract lung cancer

  Yes

  No

• Question 2. Asbestos is a natural fibre which is extracted from?

• A. Plant

  Yes

  No

• B. Plastic

  Yes

  No

• C. Rock

  No

  Yes

• D. Solvent

  Yes

  No

• Question 3. How can you prevent ill-health through asbestos related diseases?

• A. By reducing your exposure to asbestos fibres

  No

  Yes

• B. By closing doors and breathing asbestos fibres

  Yes

  No

• C. By wearing overalls

  Yes

  No

• D. By increasing the amount you smoke

  Yes

  No

• Question 4. Which of the following asbestos products presents the highest risk of fibre release?

• A. Floor tiles

  Yes

  No

• B. Textured Coating (Artex)

  Yes

  No

• C. Sprayed Coating

  No

  Yes

• D. Cement roof sheets

  Yes

  No

• Question 5. Asbestos containing materials should not be found in buildings built?

• A. After 1974

  Yes

  No

• B. After 1985

  Yes

  No

• D. After 1991

  Yes

  No

• C. After 1999

  No

  Yes

MODULE 2: Health hazards of asbestos

• Question 1. Asbestos is dangerous because?

• A. Contains fibres which are harmful to lungs

  No

  Yes

• B. Can be poisonous if swallowed

  Yes

  No

• C. Gives off toxic fumes

  Yes

  No

• D. Cause chemical burns

  Yes

  No

• Question 2, Exposure to asbestos fibres is best prevented by?

• A. Avoid disturbing asbestos

  No

  Yes

• B. Using correct RPE

  Yes

  No

• C. Removing asbestos wet

  Yes

  No

• D. Using H-type vacuum cleaners

  Yes

  No

• Question 3. Generally asbestos related diseases can take up to?

• A. 5-10 years to develop

  Yes

  No

• B. 10-15 years to develop

  Yes

  No

• C. 15-20 years to develop

  Yes

  No

• D. 15-60 years to develop

  No

  Yes

• Question 4. Unprotected exposure to asbestos can lead to?

• A. Mesothelioma

  No

  Yes

• B. Lung cancer

  No

  Yes

• C. Asbestosis

  No

  Yes

• D. All of the above

  No

  Yes

• Question 5. Medical examinations for asbestos removal operatives are required?

• A. Every year

  Yes

  No

• B. Every 3 years

  Yes

  No

• C. Every 2 years

  No

  Yes

• D. Every time you change employer

  Yes

  No

MODULE 3: Legislation

• Question 1. Who does the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 apply to?

• A. Employees only

  Yes

  No

• B. Employers only

  Yes

  No

• C. Employees and Employers

  No

  Yes

• D. None of the above

  Yes

  No

• Question 2. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, which of the following should employees be entitled to receive?

• A. Information, instruction and training relating to asbestos exposure

  No

  Yes

• B. Information about the uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings

  No

  Yes

• C. Their medical certificate

  No

  Yes

• D. All of the above

  No

  Yes

• Question 3. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 apply to?

• A. Only sprayed coating

  Yes

  No

• B. Only big jobs

  Yes

  No

• C. Only notifiable contracts

  Yes

  No

• D. All work with asbestos

  No

  Yes

• Question 4. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, checks should be made on control measures at least?

• A. Daily

  No

  Yes

• B. Weekly

  Yes

  No

• C. Monthly

  Yes

  No

• D. Yearly

  Yes

  No

• Question 5. The decontamination procedure found in HSG210 Asbestos Essentials is limited to?

• A. Short duration asbestos work that does not require a licence

  No

  Yes

• B. Long duration asbestos work that requires a licence?

  Yes

  No

• C. Only work that has been notified to the HSE

  Yes

  No

• D. Only work that has been notified to the Environmental Agency

  Yes

  No

MODULE 13: Non-asbestos hazards

• Question 1. Which extinguisher should be used on a electrical fire?

• A. CO2

  No

  Yes

• B. Water

  Yes

  No

• C. Wet chemical

  Yes

  No

• D. Foam

  Yes

  No

• Question 2. What is the definition of a hazard?

• A. The chance of the boss catching you taking a break from work

  Yes

  No

• B. Something that has the potential to do harm

  No

  Yes

• C. The likelihood of injury from a dangerous situation

  Yes

  No

• D. None of the above

  Yes

  No

• Question 3. What does COSHH stand for?

• A. Constant overtime supports higher handouts

  Yes

  No

• B. Construction of steel hardened hangers

  Yes

  No

• C. Control of substances hazardous to health

  No

  Yes

• D. None of the above

  Yes

  No

• Question 4. What are the elements of a fire triangle?

• A. Heat, fuel and oxygen

  No

  Yes

• B. Heat, smoke and flames

  Yes

  No

• C. Oxygen, carbon dioxide and methane

  Yes

  No

• D. Rock, paper and wood

  Yes

  No

• Question 5. Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 states individuals are given clear legal duties to?

• A. Take care of themselves

  No

  Yes

• B. Take care of others

  No

  Yes

• C. Cooperate with their employer and others with statutory duties under the act

  No

  Yes

• D. All of the above

  No

  Yes

MODULE 14: Fault finding

• Question 1. How do you know if there is sufficient negative pressure within the enclosure?

• A. By experience

  Yes

  No

• B. By checking the gauge on the NPU

  Yes

  No

• C. By making sure the NPU is opposite the airlock

  Yes

  No

• D. By checking that the airlock flaps are being sucked inwards

  No

  Yes

• Question 2. Which of the following requires checking on a full face power assisted respirator?

• A. Visor

  No

  Yes

• B. Power supply

  No

  Yes

• C. Diaphragm exhalation valve

  No

  Yes

• D. All of the above

  No

  Yes

• Question 3. Viewing panels on enclosures should be?

• A. Minimum 600mm x 300mm and taped on the outside

  Yes

  No

• B. Minimum 600mm x 300mm and taped on the inside

  Yes

  No

• C. Minimum 600mm x 300mm and taped on both sides

  No

  Yes

• D. None of the above

  Yes

  No

• Question 4. When checking the 3-stage airlock where should the vision panel be?

• A. No requirement to fit one

  Yes

  No

• B. The outer stage furthest from the enclosure

  Yes

  No

• C. The middle stage

  Yes

  No

• D. The inner stage nearest the enclosure

  No

  Yes

• Question 5. Although all the following answers are correct, what must be in place prior to starting asbestos removal work?

• A. A fully operational DCU

  No

  Yes

• B. An enclosure smoke test inspection

  No

  Yes

• C. RPE inspection

  No

  Yes

• D. The asbestos is wet

  No

  Yes

MODULE 15: Roles and responsibilities

• Question 1. Who is responsible for issuing an asbestos operative with RPE?

• A. No one

  Yes

  No

• B. My trade association

  Yes

  No

• C. The company that does the air testing

  Yes

  No

• D. My employer

  No

  Yes

• Question 2. Who needs to know what the POW says?

• A. The client

  Yes

  No

• B. The main contractor

  Yes

  No

• C. The operatives

  No

  Yes

• D. The local authority

  Yes

  No

• Question 3. Supervisors should perform?

• A. Regular toolbox talks

  No

  Yes

• B. Driving licence checks

  Yes

  No

• C. Medical checks on operatives before they begin work

  Yes

  No

• D. Face fit tests on operatives before they begin work

  Yes

  No

• Question 4. If the work method changes from the POW, what action (if any) needs to be taken?

• A. Stop work and inform the supervisor immediately

  No

  Yes

• B. Nothing, as long as the work can be carried out safely

  Yes

  No

• C. Complete the work and inform the contract manager of the changes made

  Yes

  No

• D. Speak directly to the client before continuing

  Yes

  No

• Question 5. Who is allowed to consider changes to the POW?

• A. The persons stated in the POW

  No

  Yes

• B. The safety officer

  Yes

  No

• C. A contracts manager

  Yes

  No

• D. A supervisor

  Yes

  No

MODULE 16: Site inspections and record keeping

• Question 1. RPE is inspected on site. Why?

• A. The supervisor must be there to ensure it is done properly

  Yes

  No

• B. The operative should ensure the RPE is fit to be used immediately prior to use

  No

  Yes

• C. Inspections done in the yard or at home may not be valid

  Yes

  No

• D. The RPE should always be on site

  Yes

  No

• Question 2. The names of operatives and their time in the enclosure is recorded for?

• A. Pay records

  Yes

  No

• B. Health records

  No

  Yes

• C. Sickness records

  Yes

  No

• D. Hot work records

  Yes

  No

• Question 3. How often should RPE be examined by a competent person?

• A. Hourly

  Yes

  No

• B. Daily

  Yes

  No

• C. Weekly

  Yes

  No

• D. Monthly

  No

  Yes

• Question 4. Health surveillance records should be kept for how long?

• A. 2 years

  Yes

  No

• B. 10 years

  Yes

  No

• C. 25 years

  Yes

  No

• D. 40 years

  No

  Yes

• Question 5. How often should NPUs be examined when on site?

• A. Daily

  No

  Yes

• B. Weekly

  Yes

  No

• C. Monthly

  Yes

  No

• D. Only if broken or not working properly

  Yes

  No

MODULE 17: Management systems and monitoring

• Question 1. How often would hygiene units be inspected and the information recorded when in use?

• A. Once a year

  Yes

  No

• B. Every 6 months

  Yes

  No

• C. Every 2 weeks

  Yes

  No

• D. Daily

  No

  Yes

• Question 2. How often should H-type vacuums be inspected when in use?

• A. Daily

  No

  Yes

• B. Every 2 weeks

  Yes

  No

• C. Every 6 months

  Yes

  No

• D. Once a year

  Yes

  No

• Question 3. Prior to any work starting, what should be fully set up and working?

• A. The site stores

  Yes

  No

• B. Generators

  Yes

  No

• C. DCU

  No

  Yes

• D. RPE

  Yes

  No

• Question 4. How often should a NPU be DOP tested?

• A. Daily

  Yes

  No

• B. Weekly

  Yes

  No

• C. Every 6 months

  No

  Yes

• D. Once a year

  Yes

  No

• Question 5. How often should a H-type vacuum be DOP tested?

• A. Only when it is broken

  Yes

  No

• B. Every 6 months

  No

  Yes

• C. Weekly

  Yes

  No

• D. Daily

  Yes

  No

MODULE 18: RAs and POWs

• Question 1. When is a POW needed?

• A. For all work with asbestos

  No

  Yes

• B. Only when the work is notified to the HSE

  Yes

  No

• C. Only for work with amphiboles

  Yes

  No

• D. When requested by the client

  Yes

  No

• Question 2. Risk Assessments?

• A. Should be given to the HSE before any work starts

  Yes

  No

• B. Are only there because the client wants them

  Yes

  No

• C. Are a way of identifying hazards and then eliminating them or reducing the risk from them

  No

  Yes

• D. Do not effect members of the public

  Yes

  No

• Question 3. The POW must be?

• A. Signed by each operative

  Yes

  No

• B. Read by each operative

  Yes

  No

• C. Understood by each operative

  No

  Yes

• D. Read by the supervisor

  Yes

  No

• Question 4. Which of the following should be included in the POW?

• A. Operatives national insurance numbers

  Yes

  No

• B. Details of the nearest 24-hour A&E Department

  No

  Yes

• C. Squibb Groups previous POWs from other jobs

  Yes

  No

• D. Waste van vehicle tax details

  Yes

  No

• Question 5. Which of the following must be on site at all times during the asbestos removal works?

• A. A copy of the asbestos license

  No

  Yes

• B. Insurance certificates for the Squibb Group vehicles

  Yes

  No

• C. Clearance certificate from the last job

  Yes

  No

• D. National insurance cards for all operatives

  Yes

  No

MODULE 19: Information, instruction and training

• Question 1. Employers are required to provide which of the following?

• A. Appropriate information, instruction and training

  No

  Yes

• B. Appropriate information, instruction and a weekly wage

  Yes

  No

• C. Tea breaks and free lunches

  Yes

  No

• D. Information on a need to know basis, daily performance review and a weekly wage

  Yes

  No

• Question 2. Where must training certificates be kept?

• A. They must be verified for validity and on site at all times

  No

  Yes

• B. With the HSE until needed

  Yes

  No

• C. Displayed on the wall in Squibb House

  Yes

  No

• D. At home

  Yes

  No

• Question 3. Who must attend annual asbestos refresher training?

• A. Managers and Directors

  No

  Yes

• B. Supervisors

  No

  Yes

• A. Managers and Directors

  No

  Yes

• D. All of the above

  No

  Yes

• Question 4. Refresher training should aim to achieve which of the following?

• A. Re-run of initial training

  Yes

  No

• B. Give new information and share good and bad practice

  No

  Yes

• C. To enable an employee to get a CSCS card

  Yes

  No

• D. To meet and discuss H&S issues

  Yes

  No

• Question 5. Respirators should be checked?

• A. Daily

  No

  Yes

• B. Weekly

  Yes

  No

• C. When you feel like it

  Yes

  No

• D. When it looks like it needs it

  Yes

  No

OFFICE / ASSESSOR USE ONLY

• Assessment for Module 1

  Select Pass: good knowledge well trained Fail: immediate training required Pass: but supervision required

  • Pass: good knowledge well trained
  • Fail: immediate training required
  • Pass: but supervision required

• Assessment for Module 2

  Select Pass: good knowledge well trained Fail: immediate training required Pass: but supervision required

  • Pass: good knowledge well trained
  • Fail: immediate training required
  • Pass: but supervision required

• Assessment for Module 3

  Select Pass: good knowledge well trained Fail: immediate training required Pass: but supervision required

  • Pass: good knowledge well trained
  • Fail: immediate training required
  • Pass: but supervision required

• Assessment for Module 13

  Select Pass: good knowledge well trained Fail: immediate training required Pass: but supervision required

  • Pass: good knowledge well trained
  • Fail: immediate training required
  • Pass: but supervision required

• Assessment for Module 14

  Select Pass: good knowledge well trained Fail: immediate training required Pass: but supervision required

  • Pass: good knowledge well trained
  • Fail: immediate training required
  • Pass: but supervision required

• Assessment for Module 15

  Select Pass: good knowledge well trained Fail: immediate training required Pass: but supervision required

  • Pass: good knowledge well trained
  • Fail: immediate training required
  • Pass: but supervision required

• Assessment for Module 16

  Select Pass: good knowledge well trained Fail: immediate training required Pass: but supervision required

  • Pass: good knowledge well trained
  • Fail: immediate training required
  • Pass: but supervision required

• Assessment for Module 17

  Select Pass: good knowledge well trained Fail: immediate training required Pass: but supervision required

  • Pass: good knowledge well trained
  • Fail: immediate training required
  • Pass: but supervision required

• Assessment for Module 18

  Select Pass: good knowledge well trained Fail: immediate training required Pass: but supervision required

  • Pass: good knowledge well trained
  • Fail: immediate training required
  • Pass: but supervision required

• Assessment for Module 19

  Select Pass: good knowledge well trained Fail: immediate training required Pass: but supervision required

  • Pass: good knowledge well trained
  • Fail: immediate training required
  • Pass: but supervision required