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1
Having good personal hygiene can prevent:
Asbestosis
Silicosis
Tinnitus
Spreading diseases
2
Which piece of protective equipment would identify the presence of dangerous substances in the air in a confined space?
Extractor unit
Gas monitor
Harness
Breathing mask
3
Mitigate means:
To report seen hazards
Sign in at the start of the shift
Reduce the risk of hazards occurring
Work in a dangerous manner
4
Muscle strain and joint damage is caused by:
Failure to wear PPE
Using incorrect manual handling techniques
Working with toxic substances
Operating in a dusty environment
5
At what height is it safest to run electrical cables?
Eye level
Over head height
Floor level
Waist height
6
Which of the following hazard is more common in a confined space?
Breathing in toxic fumes
Falls from height
Being struck by a vehicle
Electrocution
7
What is the best way to report accidents and near misses at work?
Email
Word of mouth
In writing
Social media
8
What method should be used to move materials on flat and inclined surfaces?
Leave it to someone else
Use a lifting and transporting aid
Carry the materials on your own
Drag the items across the ground
9
Workers who are found to be working under the influence of alcohol or drugs are:
Safer to work with
Likely to get more overtime
Paid more than other workers
At risk of losing their job
10
How can the correct ways of how to minimise lifting hazards be provided to staff?
Complete an online training course
Looking on the HSE website
Manual handling training and method statement
Provide a COSHH data sheet
11
If you find a new hazard that is not covered by the risk assessment, what should you do?
Report the issue to the HSE
Change the copy you are using
Inform a supervisor immediately
Continue to work without changes
12
Failure to keep the work area tidy poses which risk to workers?
A higher chance of fire
Asbestosis
Hypothermia
Impact injuries from plant
13
Other than an employer, who else has responsibility for safety on site?
Owner or client
The employees themselves
Quantity Surveyor
Local authority
14
What does an operative require before operating plant on site?
A medical exam
A UK full driving licence
A certificate of motor insurance
To be trained and competent
15
Who should move a substance containing asbestos?
Approved contractors
The owner of the property
The Site Manager
Any operative that finds it
16
What is a danger of taking prescribed medication when using machinery?
They may make you hot
They will make you eat more
They may make you drowsy
They will give you energy
17
What would be the best way to protect personal belongings on site?
Hide them in the canteen area
Lock them up or leave them at home
Put them in pockets in the changing room
Leave them in the site cabin
18
What should you do if a ladder you are using develops a fault?
Carry on using it and see if its gets worse
Do not use it and return it to the storage area
Carry on using it and report it after you complete the work
Do not use it and report it to the supervisor immediately
19
What is it called if the HSE stops work because of unsafe activity?
Written warning
Safety breach
Prohibition notice
Shut down
20
When working with hazardous substances, which document should be used to identify the PPE needed?
Risk Assessment
Programme of works
Health & Safety Policy
The accident report
21
What is the best form of PPE when sweeping up dust in a refurbished property?
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
Eye protection
Ear defenders
High visibility clothing
22
What emergency procedure must be in place before entering a confined space?
Lifting
Evacuation
Lowering
Documentation
23
All first aid boxes should contain:
Sterile dressings
Oxygen canisters
Prescribed medication
Painkillers
24
What is the biggest risk when working from a scaffold?
Falling from height
Poisonous plant fumes
Crushed by machinery
Electrocution
25
What is the best way to ensure that tools don't get damaged or stolen on site?
Place in a secured, locked place
Leave them in the building being worked on
Hide them on the top of scaffolding
Covered up and off the ground
26
Why is it important to report accidents at work?
For evidence at a tribunal
To record the first aid equipment used
So they can claim benefits
To prevent other people being injured in the same way
27
What colour and shape are hazard signs?
Blue circles with white images
Yellow triangles with black images
Red and white circles with black images
Green rectangles with white images
28
How can a construction site keep a record of who is working on site in case of an evacuation?
Place trackers in all work vehicles
Lock the gates during working hours
Ensure everyone signs in and out
Collect everyone's email addresses
29
What is the best way to maintain safety for workers on site?
Company bonus scheme
Staff training
Posters in the cabin
Social events
30
What is the main reason for having segregated pedestrian routes to plant machinery?
To keep people safe
To save fuel
To minimise noise
To prevent muddy walkways
31
Legally, who should be informed if an employee has seven consecutive days absence from work?
Building inspector
Health & Safety Executive
Site manager
Other workers on site
32
Which risk is increased when refuelling an item of plant?
Fire
Electrocution
Falls from height
Tripping hazards
33
Why is electrical equipment on site PAT tested?
To see if they are the correct tool for the job
To check they are safe to use
To see what training is required before they are used
To see how much they are worth if they get stolen
34
Welfare facilities should include changing rooms, eating areas, drinking water, rest facilities and what else?
Site cafe selling food
Phone charging point
A television in the rest area
Toilet facilities
35
Other than falls, what is another risk when working on scaffolding?
Working in confined spaces
Using hazardous substances
Falling tools and materials
Working with asbestos
36
What are the contents of a fire extinguisher with a cream coloured label?
Water
Dry Powder
Carbon Dioxide
Foam
37
What is the name given to the person who maintains first aid kits on site?
Support operative
Site manager
Appointed person
Stores manager
38
A legal requirement for workers under The Health & Safety at Work Act is to:
Follow employers safe system of work
Only follow instructions given by the HSE
Make sure you get to work on time
Follow the method of work even if it is not correct
39
What is the main thing to check before using power tools?
Quality
Value
Weight
Damage
40
What is the BEST method of preventing access to site by children and unauthorised people?
Hoardings or fencing
Anti vandal paint
Signage
CCTV
41
An item of collective protective equipment is designed to:
Protect only the person using it
Keep many people safe at once
Remove the need for risk assessments
Remove all hazards from the work area
42
Where would toe boards usually be found?
In a foundation
As part of a ladder
On a piece of plant
On a scaffolding
43
Which regulation covers the disposal of toxic materials?
RIDDOR
COSHH
Manual Handling Regulations
LOLER
44
A fire needs oxygen, fuel and what other element?
Heat
Coal
Combustion
Flames
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Where does an employer set out a safe system of work for tasks?
Bill of quantities
Schedule of works
Method statement
Health and Safety Policy
