Abrasive Wheels Training Certificate Safety Regulations 2

Question 1

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what is the employee's duty regarding abrasive wheel safety?

Accepted Answer

To take reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety, and to cooperate with their employer

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Employees have no legal duties, only employers do

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To purchase their own PPE

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To carry out their own risk assessments

Question 2

According to HSE guidance, who is an 'appointed person' in relation to abrasive wheels?

Accepted Answer

A person who has been specifically trained and formally appointed by the employer to mount abrasive wheels

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Any employee who has used an abrasive wheel before

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The company health and safety representative

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A visiting HSE inspector

Question 3

What is the maximum penalty for a health and safety offence under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 when tried on indictment?

Accepted Answer

An unlimited fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment

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A fine of £5,000

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A fine of £20,000

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A written warning from the HSE

Question 4

Which British and European standard covers the safety requirements for bonded abrasive products?

Accepted Answer

BS EN 12413

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BS 7671

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BS EN 60204

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BS 5228

Question 5

Under PUWER 1998, Regulation 11, what must an employer provide to protect operators from dangerous parts of machinery including abrasive wheels?

Accepted Answer

Effective guards or protection devices following a hierarchy of measures

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Warning signs only

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Verbal instructions

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Insurance coverage

Question 6

What does RIDDOR require in relation to abrasive wheel incidents?

Accepted Answer

The burst or failure of an abrasive wheel must be reported to the HSE as a dangerous occurrence

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All near-misses must be reported to the local council

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Only fatal incidents need to be reported

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Incidents only need to be recorded in the company logbook