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#1. Being exposed to which of these items will NOT cause lung infections or diseases?

Bird faeces

Silica in dust form

Strong odours

Asbestos fibres

#2. Are you responsible for helping to reduce the amount of waste created on-site?

No, this is the responsibility of your supervisor only.

Yes, everyone on-site is responsible for reducing the amount of waste created.

No, this does not relate to you.

No, this is the responsibility of your site manager only.

#3. If something discussed during the initial site induction confuses you; how do you address the situation?

Go home and research the topic in order to find your own answers

Ask the health and safety rep when your shift ends

Wait until your shift ends and ask a coworker

Ask the presenter to explain further

#4. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your working technique

Your skills

Your mood

Your health

#5. Checking a ladder before use should be done by?

Your supervisor

Your health and safety rep

The site manager

The person about to use it

#6. When referring to ladders, which out of these four statements is NOT true?

A ladder should always be painted to avoid excess wear and tear

Three points of contact need to be maintained when using a ladder

Fibreglass ladders can help lessen the chances of electrical grounding

ladder needs to be footed for angles less than seventy-five degrees

#7. Prohibition notices are given to equipment that:

Should not be used until it’s made safe

Only skilled workers can use

Only managers can use

Only supervisors can use

#8. Which state of being will reduce the likelihood of you suffering from hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Warm and wet

Warm and dry

Cold and wet

Cold and dry

#9. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

Black

Red

Yellow

Blue

#10. What does this sign mean?

Flammable

Oxidising gases, solids and liquids

Heating may cause explosion

Corrosive

#11. Untidy leads and extension cables are responsible for many trips and lost work time injuries. What should you do to help?

Unplug the nearest safety lighting and use these sockets instead

Keep cables and leads close to the wall and not in the middle of the floor or walkway

Make sure your cables go where you want them to and not worry about others

Tie any excess cables and leads up into the smallest coil possible

#12. How should you pick up a load that is heavier on one side?

Do not attempt to lift a load which has its weight distributed unevenly

Ensure the heavier side is away from you

It doesn’t matter which side is where

Ensure the heavier side is towards you

#13. If your job requires you to use a hazardous substance whose responsibility is it to explain the health risks and safe method of work you need to follow?

Your supervisor

The site manager

No one needs to tell you; you’ll have to read the COSHH assessment for further information

Your health and safety representative

#14. In order to thrive; how many basic elements does a fire need?

#15. Which of these is NOT normally included in the general site rules?

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Site induction procedures

Accident reporting and near misses

Your colleagues’ names and addresses

#16. You are working in a confined space when you notice the smell of bad eggs. This smell is a sign of:

Methene

Hydrogen Sulphide

CO2

Oxygen

#17. How many employees does a company need before risk assessments are recorded?

5 or more

Just 1 is needed

Between 10-20

Between 5-10

#18. The best way to tell if a specific substance is asbestos is by:

Having it tested at a lab

Take it to your supervisor and ask him

Ask your colleagues if it looks like asbestos

Try to identify the distinctive smell asbestos gives off

#19. Why should white spirit or other solvents NOT be used to clean hands?

They will remove several layers of skin

They could strip the protective oils from the skin

They could block the pores of the skin

They could carry harmful bacteria that attack the skin

#20. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Only work for a short period of time

Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous

Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust

Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

#21. What might happen if the level of oxygen drops below 8% in a confined space?

Your hearing could be affected

There is a high risk of fire or explosion

You might get dehydrated

You could become unconscious

#22. An excavation must be supported if:

Any buried services cross the excavation

It is more than 5 m deep

It is more than 1.2 m deep

There is a risk of the sides falling in

#23. How can everyone on site help keep rats away?

Throw food scraps over the fence or hoarding

Ask the Local Authority to put down rat poison

Put rat traps around the site

Only put food and drink rubbish in bins provided

#24. Which of these items would NOT need to undergo a PAT test in the workplace?

A plug-in battery charger

A television

A battery operated drill

A coffee machine

#25. How should you dispose of waste concrete and washout water?

Dig a hole at least 2m deep and bury it

Place it in a disposable bin liner and bury it on site

Put it in a lined skip for recycling

Mix it with plenty of water and then pour it down a drain

#26. At what point are you responsible for reporting a health and safety concern to your supervisor?

Anytime that there is a threat to the safety of a coworker

Anytime there is a threat to the safety of a third party

Anytime that there is a threat to your personal safety

All of these

#27. Hazardous substances can be identified by?

The colour of the substance

It will have a blue label on the container

The symbol on the label

The colour of the container

#28. Which of these should you stop and think about before attempting to lift a load?

The weight of the load

All of the above

The best way of gripping the load

The size and shape of the load

#29. Which of the following is the best method to help minimise the risk of injury when manual handling?

Not having any heavy objects on site

Making the area of site flatter before performing the task

Asking a trained person to carry the load

Safely using lifting aids

#30. Who should you inform if someone reports to you that they have work-related hand-arm vibration syndrome?

Their doctor

The local health authority

The nearest hospital

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

#31. When lifting a load you should always try to?

Put the load on your shoulder

Keep knees straight and bend your back

Divide the load into smaller loads

Lift it with one hand

#32. What could you do first before putting something in a skip?

Check whether someone else can make use of it

Make sure there is room in the skip

Make sure there is a label on the waste

Tell your supervisor

#33. Who should a signaller be in contact with at all times while giving signals?

Their supervisor

The person operating the machine

The site manager

The driver’s supervisor

#34. Do you have any responsibility for minimising the amount of waste created?

Only if you are told to do so during your site induction

Yes, everyone on site has a responsibility to do this

Only during the site clean up at the end of the project

No, it is the responsibility of site management

#35. What method can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne?

Keep your area neat

Wear a protective mask

Work carefully and slowly

Place a dust collector on the machine

#36. A co-worker is dizzy and complains of feeling faint, what should you do?

Give them any appropriate medication they may need

Remove him/her from the sun and move him/her into a cooler environment

Have someone contact emergency services

Have them lie down in a comfortable position

#37. You’re having lunch with a friend and he begins to choke on some food. He can’t speak, breathe or cough it up. How can you help?

Call a doctor

Give up to five back blows between his shoulder blades

Get him to lay down flat

Take him to the nearest hospital

#38. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Ask for an expert to train you

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

#39. How should your body be positioned when lifting a load?

Back straight and feet close together

Back bent and feet wide as possible

Back straight and knees bent

Back bent and knees straight

#40. What is the MAIN danger when walking next to a 360° crane that’s working near a wall?

You could distract the operator from carrying out his job.

The crane could crush you against the wall.

The crane could hit the wall and debris could fall on you.

You could damage your hearing from getting too close to the crane.

#41. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:

Call the fire brigade

Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so

Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift

Operate the nearest fire alarm

#42. What should you do if you are in a confined space when the gas alarm sounds?

Switch off the alarm

Carry on working but do not use electrical tools

Carry on working but take plenty of breaks in the fresh air

Get out of the confined space immediately

#43. Which type of health and safety signs have a triangular shape?

Hazard signs

No smoking signs

Prohibition signs

Mandatory signs

#44. What should you do if you cut a finger and can’t get it to stop bleeding?

Tie it with a cloth to stop the bleeding then carry on working

Seek first aid immediately

Put barrier cream over the cut then carry on working

Clean it yourself then carry on working

#45. How can you tell if a product is hazardous?

It will always be in a black container

By the shape of the container

By warning symbols on the container or packaging

It will always be in a cardboard box

#46. What should you do if you notice a mobile crane about to hit something while lifting a load?

Try to warn the person signalling or supervising the crane

Report it to your supervisor

Nothing – the driver will see it on their own

Tell the crane driver

#47. What procedure should you follow if you’re refuelling a dumper and accidentally spill a large amount of petrol?

Notify → Stop → Contain

Contain → Notify → Stop

Contain → Stop → Notify

Stop → Contain → Notify

#48. 19. Which two types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces with little or no ventilation?

CO2 and Dry powder fire extinguishers

CO2 and Foam fire extinguishers

Water and Foam fire extinguishers

CO2 and Water fire extinguishers

#49. Which category does titanium and aluminium materials fall under?

Category D

Category C

Category A

Category F

#50. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?

When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it

Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals

Only when you’re working with power tools

Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

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