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Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
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1
In a workplace, a red, circular safety sign with a red diagonal line is used to:
identify a safe area
indicate a mandatory instruction
prohibit use or entry
warn people of hazards
2
The main causes of workplace injuries are:
slip, trips and manual handling
manual handling and workplace transport
stress, slips and trips
falls from height and stress
3
Which of the following is a cost of poor health and safety at work?
Low staff turnover
Fewer accidents
Increased profits
Compensation claims
4
To reduce the risk of manual handling injuries, employees should:
hold heavy items away from the body
carry as much as possible to get the task completed quickly
use lifting equipment wherever possible
wear overalls and hard hats
5
What regulation gives information on how to protect employees from falls from height?
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
The Work at Height Regulations
Manual Handling Operations Regulations
6
Working at height can be best described as:
any transporting or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force
any work equipment used for lifting or lowering loads
any equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks
any work that takes place where a person could fall and cause injury
7
Which of the following is not a manual handling aid used in the construction environment?
Personal protective equipment
A Trolley
A forklift truck
A mechanical grab
8
The hazard symbol showing an exclamation mark inside a red diamond indicates which main group of hazardous substances?
Toxic
Corrosive
Health hazards
Flammable
9
‘The likelihood of harm occurring’ is the definition of:
an accident
a hazard
a risk
an incident
10
Who is responsible for making accident reports?
Health and Safety Executives
Employers
Local authorities
Auditors
11
To reduce the risk of receiving of an electric shock from work equipment, what should you always do?
Tape any frayed wires together before use
Visually inspect the equipment before use
Only wear rubber soled shoes
Hold the equipment away from the body
12
The process used to identify and control hazards is best known as:
safety management
a risk assessment
a safety audit
a risk inspection
13
When working on a roof, which of the following is the best way to prevent falling?
Guard rails and covering fragile areas
Wearing PPE
Using ladders
Wearing a helmet
14
The main information provided in the Work at Height Regulation is how to:
ensure all lifting equipment is used in a safe manner
protect employees from falls from height
prevent injury when transporting a load by hand or bodily force
minimise the risks associated with substances hazardous to health
15
Which of the following best describes safe lifting techniques?
Keep the back straight and hold the load away from the body
Bend the knees and keep the back slightly flexed
Raise with the legs, keeping a firm grip with the fingertips
Keep the feet together and the back straight
16
When undertaking manual handling, all employees have a legal responsibility to:
produce their own safe systems of work
always use mechanical lifting
investigate accidents they are involved in
take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others
17
The main injuries that can be caused by moving parts on a bandsaw are:
bruising and crush injuries
burns and amputations
cuts and amputations
broken bones and crush injuries
18
Occupational asthma is a common risk to health on a construction site. Which is most likely to cause this?
Frequent lifting
Dust
Vibration
Constant loud noise
19
The biggest risk to safety of someone under the influence of drugs and alcohol on a construction site is:
looking unkempt
use of bad language
slurring
lack of coordination
20
When is there a legal requirement to record risk assessments in writing?
Always
When there are less than 5 employees
When there are 5 or more employees
Never
21
Which of the following is a potential risk associated with a hammer drill
Electrocution
Contamination
Illness
Lone working
22
Which of the following is the main risk associated with waste?
Contamination of sewers
Electrocution
Collisions with plant machinery or people
Fractured gas pipe
23
Who is responsible for assessing the risks to the health, safety and welfare of employees?
Employees
Enforcement officers
Employers
Safety representatives
24
A work colleague slips on a wet floor and suffers a broken arm. What records must be completed?
Evacuation records
Accident records
Counselling records
Disciplinary records
25
What would be the best PPE (personal protective equipment) to use when working with asbestos?
Latex gloves
Chemical-restraint goggles
Non-penetrating disposable coveralls
Ear defenders
26
Which of these is 1 of the main control measures used to prevent the risk of clothing being caught in working machinery?
Guards in place
Even ground
Seat belts
Pressure mat
27
Which of the following is a potential risk associated with a blocked walkway?
Fractured gas pipe
Electrocution
Collisions with plant machinery or people
Lone working
28
The main purpose of carrying out a dynamic risk assessment is to:
assess the probability and impact of risks against a pre-defined scale
only assess risk after an accident
identify a hazard on the spot and make quick decisions
numerically evaluate the effect of potential risks
29
The hazard symbol of a skull and cross bones inside a red diamond indicates which main group of hazardous substances?
Toxic
Corrosive
Explosive
Flammable
30
What is the best way to make sure that work equipment is not dangerous?
Clean it before using it
Ask a colleague to use it first
Use it often
Regular maintenance
31
Why must employees report all hazards and risks to their supervisor/manager?
So that they can be investigated
So that the company can be prosecuted
To find out who was to blame
To find out who should be disciplined
32
Personal hygiene is important in a construction environment as it:
reduces stress
reduces accidents
prevents ill health
increases health & safety
33
‘An unplanned event that could have resulted in loss, damage or harm but did not’ is the definition of:
a near miss
an incident
an accident
a risk
34
Where should chemicals be stored on a construction site?
In a secure bunded container away from ignition sources?
In a secure bunded container near the entry to the site
In a secure bunded container near the security point
In a secure bunded container away from overhead cables
35
Which of the following is one of the main control measures used to prevent the risk of scalping?
Tying any loose or long hair back
Seat belts
Pressure mat
Even ground
36
Which of the following is a potential risk associated with the storage of building materials?
Lone working
Illness
Electrocution
Collapse of stacked materials
37
Which of the following describes a sign that prohibits use or entry?
Black-edged yellow diagonal triangle
Red circle with red diagonal line
Green rectangle
Blue circle containing a pictogram
38
An example of a safe working method that is used to reduce the risk of manual handling injuries is:
using a trolley to move a load
twisting sideways while lifting
wearing a manual handling belt
holding the load away from the body
39
Moving parts on a drill are most likely to cause which of the following risks?
Amputation
Bruising
Entanglement
Burns
40
Manual handling is a major cause of workplace injuries. Which area of the body is it most likely to cause injury to?
The wrists
The arms
The knees
The back
41
What is the main factor that could cause a tower scaffold to collapse?
Incorrect assembly
The weather
No training for the user
Machinery being used nearby
42
Which of the following is the mai. health risk caused by exposure to asbestos?
Cancer
Diabetes
Dermatitis
Headaches
43
Which of the following is not asbestos waste?
Chrysotile
Amosite
Crocidolite
Creosote
44
Which of the following is a result of poor health and safety at work?
Poor reputation
Reduced sick leave
Increased profits
Fewer accidents
45
On a construction site, silica and cement are hazardous substances that are most likely to cause which risk to health?
Occupational asthma
Stress
Cuts
Asbestosis
46
What are the main potential hazards of working near overhead cables?
Heat and explosion
Heat and arcing
Arcing and explosion
Arcing and electrocution
47
‘Outlining risk and control measures’ is the best description of:
working at height
hazardous substances
manual handling
method statements
48
To reduce the risk of receiving an electric shock from work equipment, what should you always do?
Hold the equipment before use
Only wear rubber-soled shoes
Tape any frayed wire together before use
Visually inspect the equipment before use
49
It is important to keep a safe distance from working machinery until clear contact is made with operator is to prevent:
arguments
obstacles
accidents
delays
50
The reason disposable ear protection is provided upon entrance into workshops is to provide personal protection from:
dust
excessive light levels
excessive noise levels
flying debris
51
If you have to work at height, you must have:
read the safety policy and company’s indemnity insurance
worked at height before
access to a lift only
been made aware of the safety controls and safe working methods
52
Which of the following is one of the main health conditions associated with working on a construction site?
Flu
Eye strain
Diabetes
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
53
‘Anything with the potential to cause harm’ is the definition of:
an event
an occurrence
a risk
a hazard
54
A heavy load needs moving. What would be the best risk control measure?
Pulling it using a rope system
Undertaking a team lift
Using a mechanical aid
Wearing protective footwear and gloves
