Title Page
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Project Name
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Job Number
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Date
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Enter Name of Demo One/Agency Operative Under Assessment
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Assessors Name
Operative Test Paper
PHOTO: Clean-shaven Operative
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Photo of Operative
MODULE 1: Types uses and risks of ACMs
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Question 1. Someone who smokes and is exposed to asbestos is?
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A. 2 times more likely to contract lung cancer
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B. 5 times more likely to contract lung cancer
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C. 53 times more likely to contract lung cancer
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D. 100 times more likely to contract lung cancer
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Question 2. Asbestos is a natural fibre which is extracted from?
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A. Plant
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B. Plastic
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C. Rock
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D. Solvent
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Question 3. How can you prevent ill-health through asbestos related diseases?
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A. By reducing your exposure to asbestos fibres
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B. By closing doors and breathing asbestos fibres
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C. By wearing overalls
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D. By increasing the amount you smoke
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Question 4. Which of the following asbestos products presents the highest risk of fibre release?
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A. Floor tiles
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B. Textured Coating (Artex)
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C. Sprayed Coating
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D. Cement roof sheets
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Question 5. Asbestos containing materials should not be found in buildings built?
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A. After 1974
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B. After 1985
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D. After 1991
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C. After 1999
MODULE 2: Health hazards of asbestos
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Question 1. Asbestos is dangerous because?
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A. Contains fibres which are harmful to lungs
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B. Can be poisonous if swallowed
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C. Gives off toxic fumes
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D. Cause chemical burns
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Question 2, Exposure to asbestos fibres is best prevented by?
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A. Avoid disturbing asbestos
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B. Using correct RPE
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C. Removing asbestos wet
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D. Using H-type vacuum cleaners
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Question 3. Generally asbestos related diseases can take up to?
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A. 5-10 years to develop
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B. 10-15 years to develop
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C. 15-20 years to develop
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D. 15-60 years to develop
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Question 4. Unprotected exposure to asbestos can lead to?
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A. Mesothelioma
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B. Lung cancer
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C. Asbestosis
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D. All of the above
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Question 5. Medical examinations for asbestos removal operatives are required?
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A. Every year
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B. Every 3 years
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C. Every 2 years
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D. Every time you change employer
MODULE 3: Legislation
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Question 1. Who does the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 apply to?
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A. Employees only
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B. Employers only
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C. Employees and Employers
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D. None of the above
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Question 2. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, which of the following should employees be entitled to receive?
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A. Information, instruction and training relating to asbestos exposure
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B. Information about the uses and likely occurrences of asbestos in buildings
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C. Their medical certificate
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D. All of the above
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Question 3. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 apply to?
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A. Only sprayed coating
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B. Only big jobs
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C. Only notifiable contracts
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D. All work with asbestos
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Question 4. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, checks should be made on control measures at least?
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A. Daily
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B. Weekly
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C. Monthly
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D. Yearly
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Question 5. The decontamination procedure found in HSG210 Asbestos Essentials is limited to?
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A. Short duration asbestos work that does not require a licence
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B. Long duration asbestos work that requires a licence?
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C. Only work that has been notified to the HSE
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D. Only work that has been notified to the Environmental Agency
MODULE 13: Non-asbestos hazards
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Question 1. Which extinguisher should be used on a electrical fire?
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A. CO2
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B. Water
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C. Wet chemical
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D. Foam
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Question 2. What is the definition of a hazard?
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A. The chance of the boss catching you taking a break from work
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B. Something that has the potential to do harm
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C. The likelihood of injury from a dangerous situation
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D. None of the above
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Question 3. What does COSHH stand for?
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A. Constant overtime supports higher handouts
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B. Construction of steel hardened hangers
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C. Control of substances hazardous to health
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D. None of the above
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Question 4. What are the elements of a fire triangle?
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A. Heat, fuel and oxygen
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B. Heat, smoke and flames
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C. Oxygen, carbon dioxide and methane
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D. Rock, paper and wood
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Question 5. Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 states individuals are given clear legal duties to?
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A. Take care of themselves
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B. Take care of others
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C. Cooperate with their employer and others with statutory duties under the act
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D. All of the above
MODULE 14: Fault finding
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Question 1. How do you know if there is sufficient negative pressure within the enclosure?
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A. By experience
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B. By checking the gauge on the NPU
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C. By making sure the NPU is opposite the airlock
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D. By checking that the airlock flaps are being sucked inwards
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Question 2. Which of the following requires checking on a full face power assisted respirator?
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A. Visor
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B. Power supply
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C. Diaphragm exhalation valve
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D. All of the above
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Question 3. Viewing panels on enclosures should be?
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A. Minimum 600mm x 300mm and taped on the outside
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B. Minimum 600mm x 300mm and taped on the inside
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C. Minimum 600mm x 300mm and taped on both sides
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D. None of the above
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Question 4. When checking the 3-stage airlock where should the vision panel be?
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A. No requirement to fit one
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B. The outer stage furthest from the enclosure
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C. The middle stage
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D. The inner stage nearest the enclosure
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Question 5. Although all the following answers are correct, what must be in place prior to starting asbestos removal work?
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A. A fully operational DCU
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B. An enclosure smoke test inspection
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C. RPE inspection
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D. The asbestos is wet
MODULE 15: Roles and responsibilities
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Question 1. Who is responsible for issuing an asbestos operative with RPE?
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A. No one
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B. My trade association
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C. The company that does the air testing
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D. My employer
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Question 2. Who needs to know what the POW says?
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A. The client
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B. The main contractor
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C. The operatives
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D. The local authority
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Question 3. Supervisors should perform?
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A. Regular toolbox talks
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B. Driving licence checks
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C. Medical checks on operatives before they begin work
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D. Face fit tests on operatives before they begin work
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Question 4. If the work method changes from the POW, what action (if any) needs to be taken?
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A. Stop work and inform the supervisor immediately
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B. Nothing, as long as the work can be carried out safely
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C. Complete the work and inform the contract manager of the changes made
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D. Speak directly to the client before continuing
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Question 5. Who is allowed to consider changes to the POW?
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A. The persons stated in the POW
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B. The safety officer
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C. A contracts manager
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D. A supervisor
MODULE 16: Site inspections and record keeping
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Question 1. RPE is inspected on site. Why?
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A. The supervisor must be there to ensure it is done properly
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B. The operative should ensure the RPE is fit to be used immediately prior to use
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C. Inspections done in the yard or at home may not be valid
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D. The RPE should always be on site
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Question 2. The names of operatives and their time in the enclosure is recorded for?
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A. Pay records
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B. Health records
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C. Sickness records
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D. Hot work records
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Question 3. How often should RPE be examined by a competent person?
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A. Hourly
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B. Daily
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C. Weekly
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D. Monthly
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Question 4. Health surveillance records should be kept for how long?
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A. 2 years
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B. 10 years
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C. 25 years
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D. 40 years
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Question 5. How often should NPUs be examined when on site?
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A. Daily
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B. Weekly
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C. Monthly
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D. Only if broken or not working properly
MODULE 17: Management systems and monitoring
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Question 1. How often would hygiene units be inspected and the information recorded when in use?
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A. Once a year
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B. Every 6 months
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C. Every 2 weeks
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D. Daily
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Question 2. How often should H-type vacuums be inspected when in use?
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A. Daily
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B. Every 2 weeks
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C. Every 6 months
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D. Once a year
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Question 3. Prior to any work starting, what should be fully set up and working?
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A. The site stores
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B. Generators
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C. DCU
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D. RPE
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Question 4. How often should a NPU be DOP tested?
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A. Daily
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B. Weekly
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C. Every 6 months
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D. Once a year
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Question 5. How often should a H-type vacuum be DOP tested?
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A. Only when it is broken
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B. Every 6 months
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C. Weekly
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D. Daily
MODULE 18: RAs and POWs
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Question 1. When is a POW needed?
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A. For all work with asbestos
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B. Only when the work is notified to the HSE
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C. Only for work with amphiboles
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D. When requested by the client
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Question 2. Risk Assessments?
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A. Should be given to the HSE before any work starts
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B. Are only there because the client wants them
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C. Are a way of identifying hazards and then eliminating them or reducing the risk from them
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D. Do not effect members of the public
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Question 3. The POW must be?
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A. Signed by each operative
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B. Read by each operative
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C. Understood by each operative
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D. Read by the supervisor
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Question 4. Which of the following should be included in the POW?
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A. Operatives national insurance numbers
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B. Details of the nearest 24-hour A&E Department
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C. Squibb Groups previous POWs from other jobs
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D. Waste van vehicle tax details
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Question 5. Which of the following must be on site at all times during the asbestos removal works?
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A. A copy of the asbestos license
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B. Insurance certificates for the Squibb Group vehicles
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C. Clearance certificate from the last job
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D. National insurance cards for all operatives
MODULE 19: Information, instruction and training
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Question 1. Employers are required to provide which of the following?
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A. Appropriate information, instruction and training
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B. Appropriate information, instruction and a weekly wage
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C. Tea breaks and free lunches
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D. Information on a need to know basis, daily performance review and a weekly wage
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Question 2. Where must training certificates be kept?
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A. They must be verified for validity and on site at all times
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B. With the HSE until needed
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C. Displayed on the wall in Squibb House
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D. At home
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Question 3. Who must attend annual asbestos refresher training?
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A. Managers and Directors
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B. Supervisors
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A. Managers and Directors
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D. All of the above
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Question 4. Refresher training should aim to achieve which of the following?
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A. Re-run of initial training
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B. Give new information and share good and bad practice
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C. To enable an employee to get a CSCS card
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D. To meet and discuss H&S issues
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Question 5. Respirators should be checked?
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A. Daily
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B. Weekly
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C. When you feel like it
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D. When it looks like it needs it
OFFICE / ASSESSOR USE ONLY
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Assessment for Module 1
- Pass: good knowledge well trained
- Fail: immediate training required
- Pass: but supervision required
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Assessment for Module 2
- Pass: good knowledge well trained
- Fail: immediate training required
- Pass: but supervision required
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Assessment for Module 3
- Pass: good knowledge well trained
- Fail: immediate training required
- Pass: but supervision required
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Assessment for Module 13
- Pass: good knowledge well trained
- Fail: immediate training required
- Pass: but supervision required
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Assessment for Module 14
- Pass: good knowledge well trained
- Fail: immediate training required
- Pass: but supervision required
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Assessment for Module 15
- Pass: good knowledge well trained
- Fail: immediate training required
- Pass: but supervision required
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Assessment for Module 16
- Pass: good knowledge well trained
- Fail: immediate training required
- Pass: but supervision required
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Assessment for Module 17
- Pass: good knowledge well trained
- Fail: immediate training required
- Pass: but supervision required
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Assessment for Module 18
- Pass: good knowledge well trained
- Fail: immediate training required
- Pass: but supervision required
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Assessment for Module 19
- Pass: good knowledge well trained
- Fail: immediate training required
- Pass: but supervision required