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Case Study 33

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Sharon notices a fuel leak when conducting her daily vehicle checks and reports it. Her supervisor informs her that the vehicle will be ready in an hour. She decides to review her first aid notes as she will be undertaking a first aid refresher course.
Sharon was glad that she didn't have to go out on the road straight away because she was a little worried as she had a few glasses of wine with friends the night before and hadn't planned on drinking that much.
When out on the road. Sharon sees a cyclist get clipped by a car.

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A 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath
B 22 millilitres of alcohol per 100 micrograms of breath
C 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath
D 35 millilitres of alcohol per 100 micrograms of breath
Correct Answer: A 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath
Explanation: • 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath: No, this is the limit in England.
• 35 millilitres of alcohol per 100 micrograms of breath: No, millilitres and micrograms are in the wrong order.
• 22 millilitres of alcohol per 100 micrograms of breath: No, millilitres and micrograms are in the wrong order.
• 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath: Yes.
A Do or say nothing as the driver's card should not have been removed as the fitters needed to use it
B Inform the supervisor so there is no need for a manual entry
C Re-insert the driver's card and carry on with her day
D Re-insert the driver's card and make a manual entry for the time away from the truck
Correct Answer: D Re-insert the driver's card and make a manual entry for the time away from the truck
Explanation: • Re-insert the driver's card and carry on with her day: No, not the best answer as it omits the need for a manual entry to cover the missing time.
• Inform the supervisor so there is no need for a manual entry: No, it is DVSA and other enforcement authorities who will want to know what happened - there is a legal requirement to record ALL periods of work, break and availability under EU 561/2006 - the supervisor is less important here.
• Do or say nothing as the driver's card should not have been removed as the fitters needed to use it: No, the card should not be left in if the holder of that card was not the driver.
• Re-insert the driver's card and make a manual entry for the time away from the truck: Yes.
A Do nothing as a passer-by has rung for an ambulance
B Give him a blanket and keep him warm
C Give him a warm sweet drink of tea from her flask
D Offer him a cigarette to calm his nerves
Correct Answer: B Give him a blanket and keep him warm
Explanation: • Give him a warm sweet drink of tea from her flask: No, this is not helpful if he needs to undergo certain medical interventions.
• Offer him a cigarette to calm his nerves: No, not the healthiest option.
• Do nothing as a passer by has rung for an ambulance: No, early intervention can save a life.
• Give him a blanket and keep him warm: Yes.
Correct Answer: C Period of availability
Explanation: • Other work: No, this is not other work by instruction of her employer.
• Rest: No, it is not strictly rest as Sharon is not "free to dispose of her time".
• Break: No, see above.
• Period of availability: Yes, Sharon is not free to stray far from her vehicle and is aware of the delay.
Correct Answer: B PVC gloves
Explanation: • Waterproofs: No, not strictly necessary for this task.
• High visibility vest: No, not strictly necessary for this task.
• Steel toe-cap boots: No, not necessary.
• PVC gloves: Yes, the best answer here.
A 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath
B 22 millilitres of alcohol per 100 micrograms of breath
C 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath
D 35 millilitres of alcohol per 100 micrograms of breath
Correct Answer: C 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath
Explanation: • 35 millilitres of alcohol per 100 micrograms of breath: No, millilitres and micrograms are in the wrong order.
• 22 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath: No, this is the limit in Scotland.
• 22 millilitres of alcohol per 100 micrograms of breath: No, millilitres and micrograms are in the wrong order.
• 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath: Yes.