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1
Which one of the following could cause back and musculoskeletal problems for a worker?
Reducing the maximum lifting weight
Positioning materials away from the work area
Good planning to reduce lifting heavy loads
Using machines for lifting operations whenever possible
2
If your job needs a hot-work permit, what two things would you expect to have to do?
Know how to refill fire extinguishers
Check for signs of fire when you stop work
Write a site evacuation plan
Have a fire extinguisher close to the work
Know where all the fire extinguishers are kept on site
3
When working in a confined space, what is it a sign of if there is a smell of rotten eggs?
Methane
Hydrogen sulphide
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
4
Does your employer have to provide a first-aid kit?
Only if more than 25 people work on site
Only if more than 50 people work on site
No, there is no legal duty to provide one
Yes, every site must have one
5
Rest areas on site should be equipped with which of the following?
Seating and radio
Settees and chairs
Seating and tables
Televisions and tables
6
What is the main reason for attending a site induction?
Site rules and hazards will be explained
To create the method statements for the site
To get to know other new employees
Permits to work will be written and handed out
7
As well as putting controls in place when workers are working with hazardous substances, what else must employers do?
Change the controls weekly
Monitor the controls
Keep the controls secret
Change the controls every month
8
Which kind of personal protective equipment (PPE) equipment can protect your lungs from harmful vapours?
Ear defenders
Goggles
Respirator
Hard hat
9
Which action will help to keep signallers safe?
Provide gloves for hand signals
Provide body cameras to capture any incidents
Provide yearly eye tests to confirm they have good vision
Provide hi-vis clothing so they are clearly visible
10
How should you be informed about what to do in an emergency? Give two answers.
By reading the site noticeboards
By asking at the local hospital
By looking in the health and safety file
By attending the site induction
By asking the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
11
Mobile access towers should be erected, altered or dismantled by whom?
Anyone who has excess time in their day
Anyone who has worked for the company longer than two years
Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised
Anyone who thinks they can do it
12
Do you have to pay for any personal protective equipment (PPE) you need?
Yes, you must pay for all of it
Only if you need to replace lost or damaged PPE
No, you only have to pay half the cost
No, your employer must pay for it
13
You think a load is about to fall from a moving forklift truck. What should you do?
Keep clear but try to warn the driver and others in the area
Run and tell your supervisor
Run alongside the machine and try to hold on to the load
Sound the nearest fire alarm bell
14
What is a potential negative effect of working shift work?
Lower wages
Productivity increase
Effective teamwork
Worker fatigue
15
Which one of the following statements about mental health is true?
Mental health is all about our intelligence
Mental and physical health are directly linked
Mental health is all about how we think and remember things
Mental health has to do with our general knowledge
16
A mobile access tower must not be used on what surface?
A paved patio
Soft or uneven ground
A smooth concrete path
17
Which two of the following are common causes of water pollution on site?
Exhaust gases from mobile plant getting into drainage systems
Fuels being stored incorrectly and too close to drains
Smoking and e-smoking near drainage systems
Walkways freezing in winter near drainage systems
Rain water washing material out of skips into surface water drains
18
What are two ways of reducing the risk of transferring hazardous substances from your hands to your mouth?
Putting barrier cream on your hands before eating
Using barrier cream for working activities
Wearing protective gloves while you are workin
Washing protective gloves before each use
Washing your hands before eating
19
How should hazardous waste be dealt with on site? Give two answers.
It can be put in any skip on site
Segregate it from other waste
Put it in a mixed waste skip
Take it to the nearest Local Authority waste tip
Place it in the correctly labelled container
20
Which two of the following are basic filter types used in respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?
Smell or aroma filters
Moisture filters
Dust or particle filters
Sound filters
Gas or vapour filters
21
When must an entry be made in the accident book?
When a worker has been off sick for three days
Only if the accident involved broken bones
When an accident causes injury to any worker
When a compensation claim is completed
22
When should an excavation be battered back or stepped?
If any buried services cross the excavation
If there is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of depth
If there is water in the bottom of the trench
If it is more than 5m deep
23
Which of the following does not have to be recorded in the accident book?
The injured person’s national insurance number
Details of the injury sustained
The injured person’s home address
The date and time that the injury happened
24
At what intervals should fall-arrest equipment be inspected?
Every time, after use
Annually
Every time, before use
Monthly
25
When fumes are present, which is the most dangerous area to work in?
A confined space
On site outside
In a wooden building
26
Which of the following is bad practice?
Refuelling carefully to avoid spills
Switching off plant and equipment when it is not, in use
Mixing all waste in one skip
Storing materials safely
27
When must your employer provide you with personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Twice a year
If you need to be protected
If it is in the contract
If you pay for it
28
Why is it dangerous to run an abrasive wheel faster than its recommended maximum speed?
The safety guard cannot be used
The wheel could shatter into many pieces
The wheel will get clogged and stop
The motor could burst into flames
29
What is the best way to protect an extension cable and also reduce trip hazards?
Cover the cable with yellow tape
Run the cable by the shortest route
Run the cable above head height
Cover the cable with pieces of wood
30
If you suspect someone at work has been drinking alcohol, what should you do?
Get them to drink plenty of strong coffee befores they go back to work
Ask them to stay away for an hour and then go, back to work
Get them to eat and drink something, wait 30 minutes, then back to work
Report the situation to your supervisor, as they, may be unsafe to work
31
Which of the following is most likely to be caused by exposure to wet cement?
Silicosis
Eczema
Hearing loss
Dermatitis
32
When is site transport allowed to drive along a pedestrian route?
If it is the shortest route
During meal breaks
Only if the vehicle has a flashing yellow light
Only if necessary and if all pedestrians are excluded
33
How should water be used to reduce the level of dust when cutting concrete using a cut-off saw?
Enough to make the first cut, then no more will be required
Enough to wet the surface of the concrete before cutting
Constantly the whole time the concrete is being cut
Constantly until you are half way through the concrete cut, then stop
34
A worker spills a large quantity of petrol when refuelling a dumper. What should they do?
Contain - Stop - Notify
Stop - Contain - Notify
Notify - Contain - Stop
Stop - Notify - Contain
35
Exposure to which of the following is most likely to result in dermatitis?
Glass
Wet cement
Dry wood
Heavy brick
36
Which three of the following factors must you think about to lift a load safely?
What the value of it is
How to grip or hold it firmly
Whether the contents are insured
Its size and shape
Its weight
37
What is an ‘inertia reel’?
A pulley-operated fall arrester
A horizontal fall arrester
A retractable fall arrester
A rope-based fall arrester
38
If someone near you is using a petrol cut-off saw (disc cutter) to cut concrete blocks, what three immediate hazards?
High noise levels
Flying fragments
Harmful dust in the air
Vibration white finger
Contact dermatitis
39
Which one of the following is it good practice for lone workers to have access to for personal safety?
The correct tools
Energising music
A place to sit down
Telephone and alarm systems
40
Which of the following options best describes liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)?
It is blue, odourless, and non-flammable
It is colourless, has a distinctive smell and is highly flammable
It is orange, odourless and highly flammable
It is colourless, odourless and non-flammable
41
Which two of the following are the best ways to reduce the risk of slips and trips for pedestrians?
Adequate lighting
Audio messaging being played
Adequate heating
Warning sirens
Good housekeeping
42
What is hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?
A mild skin rash that will go away eventually
An injury caused by severe frostbite to the hands
A range of conditions that can lead to permanent damage
A serious skin condition affecting the arms, that will not clear up
43
Which one of the following statements is true of painting wooden ladders used in construction?
Ladders should be painted orange to make them more visible
It is a good idea to paint ladders because this protects them
It is advisable to paint ladders to prevent them. being stolen
Ladders should never be painted as this could hide defects or damage
44
Showing consideration to neighbours of the site and members of the public is whose responsibility?
The health and safety officer
Only the client of the project
The site supervisor
Everyone working on the site
45
What should a worker do if they feel the task they are doing is no longer safe because of weather conditions?
Work until the end of the day, then tell the supervisor
Carry on working, because they are following the, method statement
Carry on working if others are doing so
Stop working immediately and inform the supervisor
46
Which image shows the safe use of a ladder?
Empty choice
Empty choice
Empty choice
Empty choice
47
What should you do if you see this label on a container or packaging?
Find out how to use the substance safely as it could explode
Find out how to use the substance safely as it is flammable
Dispose of the substance or contents by burning
Warm up the contents first, with heat or a naked flame
48
When you walk across the site, what is the best way to avoid an accident with mobile plant?
Get the attention of the driver before you get too close
Wear hi-vis clothing
Ride on the plant
Keep to the designated pedestrian routes
49
Asbestosis is associated with exposure to asbestos. Which part of the body does this disease affect?
Lungs
Brain
Feet
Hands
50
What are two recommended ways to protect your hearing?
Cotton wool pads over your ears
Soft cloth pads over your ears
Rolled tissue paper in your ears
Earplugs in your ears
Ear defenders over your ears
