Module 8.1 Knowledge Questions Flashcards
When an appliance is identified as Immediately Dangerous, the gas operative must in all cases:
a Warn the customer of the dangers of using the appliances.
b Attach a ‘Do Not Use’ label.
c Take steps to have the appliance disconnected.
d All three steps contained in answers a, b and c.
d All three steps contained in answers a, b and c.
When a warning notice has been completed the gas operative must:
a Issue both copies to the user.
b Retain one copy, and send one copy to the HSE.
c Issue one copy to the user and retain one copy.
d Issue one copy to the user and send one copy to the HSE.
c Issue one copy to the user and retain one copy.
When an appliance is identified as At Risk, the gas operative must in all cases:
a Turn off the appliance at the user controls.
b Disconnect the appliance.
c Contact the National Gas Emergency Service.
d Allow continued use only on limited periods.
a Turn off the appliance at the user controls.
When a gas operative identifies an installation that must be reported under RIDDOR, the report must be passed to:
a Gas Safe Register.
b The HSE.
c National Emergency Service.
d The local authority.
b The HSE.
When a gas operative identifies an installation that must be reported under RIDDOR, the report must be submitted to the relevant body within:
a 1 week.
b 2 weeks.
c 1 month.
d 3 months.
b 2 weeks.
A gas fire fitted to a letter box opening with no identifiable catchment space must be classified as:
a Satisfactory installation.
b Not to Current Standards installation.
c At Risk installation.
d Immediately Dangerous installation.
c At Risk installation.
When an appliance is identified as immediately Dangerous and the user will not allow the gas operative to disconnect the appliance, the gas operative must in all cases:
a Inform Gas Safe Register.
b Inform the gas transporter.
c inform the local Authority.
d inform the HSE.
b Inform the gas transporter.
‘Do not use’ labels are used to:
a To warn the user of possible dangers.
b To warn the gas operative of possible dangers.
c Provide evidence that the gas operative has acted responsibly.
d Provide information to the HSE of a dangerous appliance/installation.
a To warn the user of possible dangers.
A warning notice provides:
a An alternative to a ‘Do Not Use` label.
b Additional information regarding the unsafe situation.
c Documentation for Gas Safe Register inspectors.
d A list of alternative Gas Safe Register installers.
b Additional information regarding the unsafe situation.
If the correct warning notice is not fitted to a primary meter, the gas operative must inform:
a The occupier and/or landlord.
b The gas supplier.
c The gas transporter.
d There is no need to notify anyone.
b The gas supplier.
If the correct warning notice is not fitted to a secondary meter, the gas operative must inform:
a The occupier and/or landlord.
b The gas supplier.
c The gas transporter.
d There is no need to notify anyone.
a The occupier and/or landlord.
Where a “Not to Current Standards” situation is identified the following action should be taken by the gas operative:
a No action whatsoever.
b Explain to the responsible person that the appliance/installation is not installed in accordance with current standards and recorded.
c To turn off the gas supply and cap off the meter.
d To notify the HSE.
b Explain to the responsible person that the appliance/installation is not installed in accordance with current standards and recorded.
What is the method of notification for a “Not to Current Standards” situation?
a No notification whatsoever.
b Verbal notification only.
c A RIDDOR report to the HSE.
d A verbal notification to the responsible person, backed up with written notification.
d A verbal notification to the responsible person, backed up with written notification.
With regards to ventilation and flueing, what are the criteria for upgrading from “Not to Current Standards” to “At Risk”?
a Where there are more than one “Not to Current Standard” situations which may result in an appliance/installation being treated as “At Risk”.
b Where no manufacturers instructions are available.
c Where no customer is available.
d An opened-flued water heater is fitted into an adequately ventilated kitchen.
a Where there are more than one “Not to Current Standard” situations which may result in an appliance/installation being treated as “At Risk”.
The requirements labeling a gas appliance/installation as “Concern for Safety” are when?
a A gas escape above the permissible leakage rate has been identified.
b A RIDDOR report to the HSE is required.
c An appliance designed for LPG is fitted to a natural gas installation.
d An inspection does not identify any obvious “Immediately Dangerous” or “At Risk” situations, but their may still be a “Concern for Safety”.
d An inspection does not identify any obvious “Immediately Dangerous” or “At Risk” situations, but their may still be a “Concern for Safety”.
