White Card Hazardous Materials and Manual Handling

Question 1

What document gives you information about the hazards and safe handling of a chemical on site?

Accepted Answer

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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A timesheet

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A delivery docket

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A site map

Question 2

If you find or suspect asbestos in a building, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop work, leave it undisturbed and report it to your supervisor

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Break it up to check

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Vacuum it with a normal vacuum

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Sweep it up quickly

Question 3

What is the correct technique for lifting a load manually?

Accepted Answer

Bend the knees, keep the back straight, hold the load close and avoid twisting

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Bend the back and twist while lifting

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Lift as fast as possible

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Hold the load away from your body

Question 4

Before manually lifting a heavy item, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Assess the load and consider using a mechanical aid or a team lift

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Just grab it and go

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Throw it

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Roll it down the stairs

Question 5

Why is silica dust (from cutting concrete, bricks or tiles) dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Breathing it in can cause serious lung disease such as silicosis

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It stains clothing

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It is only a nuisance

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It is harmless

Question 6

What is the best control for dust when cutting concrete or masonry?

Accepted Answer

On-tool water suppression or dust extraction, plus a fitted respirator

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Doing it faster

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Opening a window

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Wearing a paper hat

Question 7

How should hazardous chemicals be stored on site?

Accepted Answer

In their original labelled containers, kept secure and separated from incompatible substances

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In unlabelled containers

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Next to food

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In open drink bottles

Question 8

Repetitive bending, twisting and heavy lifting can cause which type of injury?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal disorders (such as back and joint injuries)

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Sunburn

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Hearing loss

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Tooth decay