HSE Levels 1,2,3 Competence Examination

HSE Levels 1,2,3 Proficiency Examination.

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Welcome To HSE Levels 1,2,3 Competence Examination, you are expected to pass the exam for you to be qualified to become a certified Health and Safety Professional.

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1. A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?

A. Only visit if they have made an appointment

B. Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor

C. Only visit to interview the site manager

D. Visit at any time

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2. What is the ideal angle for a ladder against a wall and floor?

A. One metre up for every two metres out from the wall

B. Four metres up for every metre out from the wall

C. Two metres up for every metre out from the wall

D. One metre up for every metre out from the wall

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3. When moving a load fitted with wheels which of the following is generally true?

A. Pulling is preferable to pushing

B. Pushing and pulling are equally risky

C. Pushing is preferable to pulling

D. It is safer to pick it up and carry it

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4. What colour is a water filled fire extinguisher, or its label?

A. Red

B. Cream

C. Green

D. Black

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5. What is a fire assembly point?

A. The place where the fire alarm is

B. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

C. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

D. A place where the fire brigade goes to

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6. If there is a risk of injury from lifting loads what should you think about first?

A. What the weight of the load is

B. Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

C. How to lift the load

D. Where to hold the load when lifting

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7. Which one of the following is NOT classified as a reportable major injury under RIDDOR?

A. A fractured arm

B. A fractured finger

C. Temporary loss of eyesight

D. A broken wrist

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8. When judging “individual capability” for manual handling, you should assume:

A. All women are equally capable

B. All people are different

C. Young men are weak

D. All men are equally capable

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9. What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

A. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

B. Getting a friend to help you with the load

C. Using a crane or some other mechanical means

D. Lifting in the most safe and effective way

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10. An emergency route(s) must be provided on construction sites to ensure:

A. Safe passage to the ground from height

B. Safe passage to the rest area

C. Safe passage to the open air

D. Safe passage to a secure place of safety

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11. If there is a risk of injury from moving loads what should you think about?

A. Advising your supervisor

B. Getting someone to assist you over the distance

C. Dragging it all the way

D. Carrying it anyway

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12. When would it be appropriate to wear a bump-cap instead of a safety helmet?

A. In warm weather

B. When working on a ladder

C. When working in excavations

D. When there is no foreseeable risk of injury from falling or swinging objects

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13. Who should you report serious accidents to?

A. The police

B. The ambulance service

C. Your workmate

D. Your employer or supervisor

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14. How many people should be working on a ladder at one time?

A. Two

B. One on each section of an extension ladder

C. Three if it is long enough

D. One

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15. What should you do immediately if you get a small cut on a finger whilst at work?

A. Get first-aid

B. Ask your employer to report it to the

C. Just wash it clean

D. Carry on working

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16. Which one of the following accounts for most accidents each year on construction sites?

A. Strikes by moving vehicles

B. Trench collapses

C. Electrocution

D. Slips, trips and falls

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17. What happens if a Prohibition Notice is issued by an Inspector of the local authority or the HSE?

A. The work in hand can be completed, but no new work started

B. The work can continue, provided a risk assessment is carried out

C. The work can continue if adequate safety precautions are put in place

D. The work that is subject to the notice must cease

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18. As an approximate guide the manual handling capacity of a two person team is:

A. As an approximate guide the manual handling capacity of a two person team is:

B. The capacity of the weakest individual

C. The capacity of the strongest individual

D. Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities

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19. Which one of the following must be in a company’s written Health and Safety Policy:

A. Organisation and arrangements in force for carrying out the health and safety policy

B. Aims and objectives of the company

C. Company Director’s home address

D. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

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20. What is the main colour on a safety sign stating that you must NOT do something?

A. Red

B. Green

C. Blue

D. Yellow

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21. Which fire extinguisher should not be used on flammable liquid fires?

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Powder

C. Water

D. Foam

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22. What is the best method of securing a ladder?

A. Wedging the ladder (eg against a wall)

B. Tying it to a suitable point

C. Using an effective ladder stability device

D. Having the ladder footed

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23. Who is responsible for signing a Company Safety Policy?

A. Company Safety Officer

B. Managing Director

C. Company Secretary

D. Site Manager

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24. A Prohibition Notice means:

A. Work is to stop for that day only

B. The work must stop immediately

C. When you finish the work you must not start again

D. Work may continue until the end of the day

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25. The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a warning, for example "Fork-lift trucks operating”?

A. Blue and white

B. Green and white

C. Red and white

D. Yellow and black

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26. Employers have to produce a written Health and Safety Policy statement when:

A. A contract commences

B. They employ five people or more

C. The HSE notifies them

D. The safety representative requests it

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27. Ladders should be:

A. at the right angle

B. tied or footed AND at the right angle AND in good condition

C. in good condition

D. tied or footed

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28. What must be considered first when planning to carry out work in a confined space?

A. Has sufficient manpower been allocated

B. Has the job been priced properly

C. Can the work be done from the outside

D. Have the correct tools been arranged

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29. Which one of the following should you do if your personal protective equipment (PPE) is damaged?

A. Obtain new equipment when available

B. Carry on working

C. Report to your Supervisor without delay

D. Reduce the amount of time you use it

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30. When working in a confined space, such as a sewer, what danger may occur?

A. Build up of harmful gases

B. Not enough time for the job to be done

C. Boredom

D. Getting wet through

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31. When discharging carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, the nozzle:

A. becomes very cold

B. becomes very hot

C. becomes warm

D. doesn’t change temperature

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32. If someone has fallen off a ladder and they say their leg is broken, what should you do?

A. Move the ladder so no-one trips over it

B. Help them to the cabin or mess hut

C. Send for the first-aider

D. Bandage their legs together

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33. What should you do if your supervisor asks you to move something that you find is too heavy to lift?

A. Ask your mates to assist in the lift

B. Give it a try using correct lifting methods

C. Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

D. Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy

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34. Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

A. is a means of analysing what might go wrong

B. prevents accidents

C. is a piece of paper required by law

D. isn’t particularly useful

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35. What do the blue and white health and safety signs tell you?

A. Where the nearest fire exit is

B. Things you must not do

C. The hazards in the area

D. Things you must do

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36. Which one of the following should you do if you witness a serious accident on site?

A. Tell your supervisor what you saw happening

B. Pretend you saw nothing

C. Discuss what to do with your workmates

D. Say nothing in case you get in trouble

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37. What should be the first consideration when you are about to lift a load on your own?

A. Ensure you wear appropriate PPE

B. Assess whether it is safe to lift it on your own

C. Wear gloves and grip properly

D. Ensure you lift with a bent back

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38. Why should aluminium ladders be kept away from wet lime or cement?

A. The ladder may become statically

B. It will stain your clothes

C. It may corrode the ladder

D. It will stain the aluminium

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39. A workmate burns their hand on a piece of very hot metal. What should you do first?

A. Cover the burn with something dry

B. Put their hand in cold water if it is available

C. Warn other people about the piece of hot metal

D. Rub some cream or Vaseline into the burn

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40. Who of the following would you expect to be responsible for managing health and safety on site?

A. HSE Inspector

B. Main sub-contractor

C. Your employer

D. Foreman

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41. When using an extension cable reel, which of the following statements is correct?

A. Leave as much as possible coiled up on the reel

B. Uncoil it fully every time

C. Only uncoil what you need

D. Do not exceed the reeled or unreeled rating as appropriate

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42. What should you do if you hear the fire alarm?

A. Leave work for the day

B. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

C. Go towards the sound to find out what is going on

D. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

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43. On a mobile elevating work platform, what should you attach your safety harness to?

A. A strong part of the structure you are working on

B. A nearby pipe or scaffold

C. A secure anchorage point inside the platform

D. The boom of the machine

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44. Which of the following should be recorded in the accident book following an accident?

A. Your date of birth

B. The weather conditions

C. The date and time the accident occurred

D. Your National Insurance Number

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45. At work who would you report a dangerous occurrence to?

A. Your supervisor or employer

B. Another employee

C. The emergency services

D. The client for the project

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46. Before being used, a ladder should be inspected:

A. By the manufacturer

B. by the foreman

C. by the user

D. by the Safety Officer

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47. If you have to work at height and it is not possible to erect a scaffold, or use any other type of working platform or mobile elevating work platform, then you should:

A. work without fall protection, provided you have a mate with you

B. wear a harness and lanyard at all times

C. work without fall protection, provided the weather is not too windy

D. work without fall protection at all times when no one else is about

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48. Your workmate suddenly gets a foreign body in the eye. What should you do?

A. Take your workmate to the supervisor

B. Wash your hands before touching your mate’s face

C. Send someone for the first-aider

D. Use a clean handkerchief to try and remove it

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49. When working in dusty conditions, which of the following would give the LEAST level of protection?

A. Positive pressure powered respirator

B. Self contained breathing apparatus

C. Half mask dust respirator

D. Compressed airline breathing helmet

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50. All new fire extinguishers are coloured red or of bright self-coloured metal. How do you know the difference between types?

A. A different colour panel or band is on the body of the extinguishers

B. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

C. The type of extinguisher is written on a sign next to it

D. During site induction, you will be told where the different types of extinguishers are

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51. Why is it important to report ’near miss’ accidents to your employer?

A. It’s the law

B. So that someone can be disciplined

C. To make the figures look good

D. So lessons can be learned, preventing an accident next time

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52. Approximately 70 workers each year die on construction sites, the main cause of this is:

A. Falls from height

B. Fire

C. Being run over by plant

D. Excavation collapse

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53. What must be done before any work begins?

A. Soil assessment

B. Emergency plan

C. Assessment of risk

D. Geological survey

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54. Companies employing five or more people must have a written Health and Safety Policy because:

A. The HSAWA 1974 requires it

B. The Social Security Act requires it

C. The trade unions require it

D. The principal contractor gives them work on site

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55. To determine the safety of the atmosphere in an excavation, which of the following is essential

A. Using a gas detector

B. Only entering for a short period to enable a quick escape

C. Sniffing the atmosphere after entry

D. Looking for toxic gases

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56. Which types of fire extinguishers should be used on electrical fires?

A. Dry powder and foam

B. Foam and water

C. Water and carbon dioxide

D. Carbon dioxide and dry powder

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57. When working on a roof that has fragile, clear-plastic panels, what is the best way of preventing falls through the panels?

A. Cover the fragile panels with a strong material and secure the covers to stop them being dislodged

B. Make sure that everyone is told where the panels are and to avoid treading on them

C. It shouldn’t be necessary to do anything, everyone knows the dangers

D. Remove the panels carefully to leave an open space.

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58. You have to enter a manhole in which you believe there could be toxic gases. You have not been provided with any Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE). What should you do?

A. Sniff the atmosphere in the manhole to see if you can smell harmful gases

B. Tell your supervisor that you will need RPE, and if necessary, training in confined space working

C. Look into the manhole to see if you can see any harmful gases

D. Just get on with the job, and accept the risks

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59. If you came across an injury on site, what is the first thing you should do?

A. Try and find out what happened

B. Inform the HSE

C. Tell the casualty to visit their

D. Contact a first aider

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60. Could making an entry in the accident book help you if you later make a claim for compensation?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Only in the event of a fatality

D. Only if it is a serious injury

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61. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

A. Only when working on scaffolds

B. When there is a risk of a foot injury

C. Only if the site conditions are wet

D. Only when working outdoors

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62. Why should a serious accident be reported to the enforcing authority?

A. So that the company will be held responsible

B. It is a legal requirement

C. So that the site manager can see who is to blame

D. It helps the site find out what caused it

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63. What must an employer do with their accident records following completion of a construction project?

A. They are sent to the employer’s insurance company

B. They are kept safe by the employer

C. They are sent to the Health and Safety Executive

D. They are destroyed on site with other non-essential documents

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64. What is most commonly used to reduce 230 volts to 110 volts on site?

A. Step-down generator

B. Transformer

C. Residual current device

D. Circuit breaker

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65. If you discover a fire at work, what should you do first:

A. run around looking for an alarm to sound

B. telephone 999

C. use a fire extinguisher to put it out

D. raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

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66. Why may young people be more at risk on site?

A. They are usually left to work alone to gain experience

B. There is no requirement to provide PPE to young people

C. There is no specific legislation applying to them

D. They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger

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67. In the context of a risk assessment, what do you understand by the term risk?

A. Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

B. The likelihood that harm from a particular hazard will occur

C. Something with the potential to cause injury

D. An unsafe act or condition

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68. What is the purpose of using a ’permit to work’ system?

A. To help ensure a safe system of work

B. To ensure that the client will pay for the work

C. To ensure the job is carried out by the quickest method

D. To enable tools and equipment to be properly checked before the commencement of work

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69. When must you wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by your employer?

A. Only if it fits

B. Only when you need to

C. As instructed by your employer

D. When you want to

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70. Ladders should not be painted because:

A. the paint may not be suitable on metal parts of the ladder

B. regular repainting will be necessary

C. the paint may cover a defect or damaged part of the ladder

D. the paint will make them slippery to use

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71. When picking up an object, you should:

A. bend your arms

B. wear a back brace

C. bend your back

D. bend your knees

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72. If an extension cable is to be run across a site road, what action should you take?

A. Throw wooden boards over it

B. Don’t do anything to protect the cable

C. Place a rubber protection ramp over it and put up a sign stating ’Ramp Ahead’

D. Lay the cable over wooden boards

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73. If a Health and Safety Executive Inspector issues a “Prohibition Notice”, this means that:

A. specific work activities, highlighted on the notice, must stop

B. the HSE must supervise the work covered by the notice

C. the HSE must supervise all work from then on

D. the Site Manager can choose whether or not to ignore the notice

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74. What would you NOT consider in making a judgement of the risks from a load?

A. Its centre of gravity

B. Its size and condition

C. Its weight

D. Its colour

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75. Where should you look for Official advice on health and safety matters?

A. A professionally approved guide book on regulations

B. The health and safety rules as laid down by the employer

C. A set of health and safety guidelines provided by suppliers

D. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

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76. Why may a confined space be dangerous to work in?

A. Air in the space may be unbreathable due to poisonous gas

B. There may not be sufficient working space

C. Air in the space may be unbreathable due to poisonous gas

D. All of the hazards mentioned

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77. A colleague has drilled holes in the top of his safety helmet because the weather is hot. Is this:

A. acceptable if the holes are small

B. his choice

C. in breach of legal requirements

D. acceptable

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78. Which of the following is advisable when lifting a load manually?

A. Bend the knees, keep the back as straight as possible, use power of legs

B. Keep legs straight, bend back, use power of legs

C. Bend the knees, keep the back straight, use power of back

D. Keep legs and back straight, use power of legs

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79. A labourer gets an electric shock; looks a bit pale but says they are alright. What should you do?

A. See if they want a drink or a cigarette

B. Go and check the electrics so it cannot happen again

C. Tell them to report it to their supervisor

D. Send someone for the first-aider

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80. Before entering an excavation to start work, it must first be:

A. filled with water then drained

B. inspected by the HSE

C. inspected by a competent person

D. covered over and left overnight

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81. What should you ensure if you suffer an injury through a manual handling operation?

A. You get help and carry on working

B. The injury is recorded

C. You take time off work

D. You get paid for the job

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82. If there had been a small fire, who should you report it to?

A. Your supervisor

B. The resident site engineer

C. The main contractor’s site agent

D. The site’s fire marshal

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83. If a load has an uneven centre of gravity, how should you lift it?

A. Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you

B. Keep the heaviest side of the load on the strongest arm

C. Keep the heaviest side of the load away from you

D. Keep the heaviest side of the load on the weakest arm

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84. How often should user (visual) checks be carried out on portable electrical equipment?

A. Every time you use it

B. At least once a year

C. Every day

D. Once a week

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85. If an electric drill gives off blue smoke from the motor, you should:

A. switch it off and report it

B. stop work for 30 minutes

C. pour water over it

D. use a CO2 extinguisher

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86. Where a load has to be lifted manually, what is the employer required to do by law?

A. Calculate the cost of the exercise

B. Assess the risk of the task

C. Assess the time the job will take

D. Determine the number of people required

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87. Which would you consider to be generally correct when lifting a load?

A. When lifting you should bend your back

B. Larger loads should be split into smaller loads if possible

C. The feet should be together and the load lifted at arm’s length

D. Keep the load away from the body

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88. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. All employees must take reasonable care, not only to protect themselves but also their colleagues

B. Only the client is responsible for safety on site

C. Employees have no responsibility for Health and Safety on site

D. The duty for health and safety falls only on the employer

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89. Ladders should be set at a slope of approximately:

A. 1 out for every 4 up

B. 1 out for every 3 up

C. 1 out for every 1 up

D. 4 out for every 1 up

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90. What should you do if you hear the fire alarm?

A. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

B. Leave work for the day

C. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

D. Go towards the sound to find out what is going on

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91. What is the aim of carrying out an accident investigation?

A. To find out who is at fault

B. To establish what injuries were sustained

C. To determine the cause(s) and prevent similar accidents

D. To establish the cost of any damage incurred

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92. In an on-site emergency, which of the following must a first-aider NOT do?

A. Give resuscitation

B. Control bleeding

C. Give medicines to patients without authorisation

D. Treat an unconscious patient

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93. What should you do first before lifting or moving a load?

A. Bend your knees

B. Put on gloves

C. Assess the weight

D. Keep a straight back

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94. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any regulations made under the Act are:

A. Practical advice for the employer to follow

B. Legally binding

C. Not compulsory, but should be complied with if convenient

D. Advisory to companies and individuals

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95. When can you work from a ladder?

A. When it is long enough

B. When it is available

C. For short periods and then only if it is safe to do so

D. When not being used for access

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96. What do the letters HSE stand for?

A. Health and Safety Executive

B. Health and Safety Examiner

C. Health and Safety Exercise

D. Highly Safe Electrician

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97. When is head protection required to be worn on a construction site to comply with the Construction (Head Protection) Regulations?

A. At all times except by those who are self employed

B. Only when you feel like it

C. At all times unless there is no foreseeable risk of injury to the head other than by falling.

D. At all times unless you are working on scaffold

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98. What is a fire assembly point?

A. A place where the fire brigade goes to

B. The place where the fire alarm is

C. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

D. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

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99. What is the purpose of using a ’permit to work’ system?

A. To ensure the job is carried out by the quickest method

B. To enable tools and equipment to be properly checked before the commencement of work

C. To help ensure a safe system of work

D. To ensure that the client will pay for the work

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100. You have to enter a manhole in which you know there are toxic gases. You have all the PPE but there does not appear to be a rescue plan in place. What should you do?

A. Just get on and do the job, it will probably be alright

B. Do not enter the manhole until a rescue plan and rescue equipment are in place

C. Ask your mate to stand-by at the top of the manhole with a length of rope

D. Plan to carry out the job in short bursts

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101. For fires involving spilled petrol, which types of fire extinguisher could you use?

A. Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder

B. Water, foam or dry powder

C. Water, carbon dioxide or foam

D. Water, carbon dioxide or dry powder

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102. Under RIDDOR, which one of the following must be reported to the enforcing authority?

A. Accidents where the injured person wishes to make a claim

B. All ‘near misses’ even if no one was hurt

C. Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes

D. All accidents causing any injury

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103. When exposing underground power cables, which method of excavation should you use?

A. A kango hammer

B. A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres

C. Hand digging

D. A pickaxe

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104. While digging a trench, you uncover a length of yellow marker tape at a depth of about 150mm. What does the presence of the marker tape mean?

A. There is contaminated soil below the level of the marker tape and all excavation must stop

B. The excavation has reached a depth where the sides must now be supported

C. There is a buried electrical cable and further excavation must be carried out with care

D. The area has a high water-table and precautions must be taken to prevent an in-rush of water

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105. Who has a duty to provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for use by an employee?

A. the client

B. the employee

C. the employer

D. the principal contractor

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106. A ladder giving access to a scaffold can generally be safely used, provided that:

A. any broken rungs are clearly marked

B. the foot of the ladder is firmly wedged

C. : it is tied and extends at least 1 metre above the platform

D. it does not move when you climb up it

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107. A person nearly collapses complaining of stomach pains. What should you do?

A. Send someone for the first-aider

B. Help them to find somewhere comfortable to sit

C. Ask them if they want something to eat

D. Go and find them something to drink

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108. A scaffold tower must be erected by:

A. Senior site staff

B. The site foreman

C. A trained and competent person

D. The hire company who supply it

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109. If there had been a small fire, who should you report it to?

A. The resident site engineer

B. The site’s fire marshal

C. The main contractor’s site agent

D. Your supervisor

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110. An employee has a fall and is obviously unconscious. What is the FIRST thing you should do?

A. Find out if there were any witnesses

B. Put them in the recovery position

C. Try to protect them from any further injury

D. Send someone for the first-aider

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111. In manual handling, which of the following general statements is true?

A. You should keep your back bent when lifting

B. Loads should be held at arm’s length while carrying

C. Anyone can carry any load as long as they are strong enough

D. Large loads should be broken down into smaller loads where possible

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112. Where would you go in the event of a fire?

A. To the site hut

B. To the canteen for a cup of tea

C. To the fire to see what is going on

D. To the fire assembly point

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113. Under what circumstances do the Work at Height Regulations permit a stepladder to be used on site?

A. Only when a risk assessment shows that safer alternatives have been ruled out and the task is of low risk and of short duration

B. At any time

C. Provided you can’t fall 2 metres or more

D. Never – stepladders are banned

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114. When working above public areas, what should be considered?

A. Preventing complaints from the public

B. Keeping the job going

C. Keeping the areas open to the public

D. The danger of falling materials

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115. How can you protect your eyesight while working on site?

A. By wearing the correct type of eye protection

B. By wearing sunglasses

C. By squinting

D. By not looking directly at what you are doing

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116. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require a working platform used for construction work and from which a person could fall 2 metres or more to be inspected:

A. Weekly

B. After an accident

C. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

D. Every day

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117. A workmate lifting a big box suddenly shouts “oh, my back” and drops the box. What should you do?

A. Help them to lift the box

B. Send for the first-aider

C. Tell them to leave it for someone else to lift

D. Find them somewhere comfortable to sit and rest

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118. Which is the part of your body MOST LIKELY to be injured during a manual handling activity which involves moving a heavy load?

A. Back

B. Knees

C. Chest

D. Forearms

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119. Where would you go in the event of a fire?

A. To the fire to see what is going onv

B. To the canteen for a cup of tea

C. To the fire assembly point

D. To the site hut

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120. What immediate action should you take if you suffer an injury through carrying a load?

A. Tell your working companion

B. Tell your supervisor or employer

C. Advise your doctor of your injury

D. Carry on working as best you can

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121. If you are about to use a power tool and discover the guard is missing, you should:

A. Use the tool but work carefully and slowly

B. Make up a temporary guard yourself

C. Use the tool but try to work quickly

D. Not use the tool until a proper guard has been fitted

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122. What is the recommended maximum voltage for portable hand lamps when working in confined or damp locations?

A. 110 volts

B. 50 volts

C. 230 volts

D. 400 volts

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123. How often should a first-aider qualified in First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) receive retraining?

A. Every six months

B. Every two years

C. Every four years

D. Every three years

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124. The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to provide what for their employees?

A. Suitable transport to work

B. A safe place of work

C. Payment for work done

D. Adequate rest periods

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125. Who would you expect to carry out a risk assessment on your working site?

A. The CDM Co-ordinator

B. A visiting HSE Inspector

C. The construction project designer

D. A competent person

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126. In an emergency situation at work you should do what?

A. Ensure your work mates are all accounted for

B. Leave the site immediately

C. Obey the site emergency procedure

D. Phone the HSE Inspectorate

127 / 180

127. The rung of a wooden ladder has started to split, what should you do?

A. Cut the bad bit out

B. Do not use it, tell your supervisor

C. Tape it up

D. Jump on it to see if it holds your weight

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128. What action should you take if you discover a fire?

A. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

B. Raise the alarm

C. Leave it because you will get the blame

D. Carry on working if it is safe to do so

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129. A Cable Avoidance Tool (C.A.T.) and a ‘Genny’ (generator) can be used successfully to locate underground cables by whom:

A. anyone

B. any electricity company employee

C. the site foreman

D. a competent person after training

130 / 180

130. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which of the following have a duty to work safely?

A. Employers only

B. All people at work

C. The general public

D. Employees only

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131. All new fire extinguishers are coloured red or of bright self-coloured metal. How do you know the difference between types?

A. The type of extinguisher is written on a sign next to it

B. A different colour panel or band is on the body of the extinguishers

C. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

D. During site induction, you will be told where the different types of extinguishers are

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132. A Cable Avoidance Tool (C.A.T.) and a ‘Genny’ (generator) can be used successfully to locate underground cables by whom:

A. any electricity company employee

B. the site foreman

C. anyone

D. a competent person after training

133 / 180

133. Most deaths on site are caused by:

A. Falling from height

B. Solvent inhalation

C. Vehicle movements

D. Chemical burns

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134. Which of the following must an employer consider when making provisions for first aid?

A. Whether the local ambulance service can be used

B. How much working space will be wasted

C. The likely types of injury

D. How much will it cost

135 / 180

135. If someone has fallen over and has stopped breathing, what is the first thing you should do?

A. Send for help

B. Try to start the casualty breathing

C. Attend to any broken bones

D. Try to give the casualty a drink

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136. What colours are fire exit signs?

A. Red and white

B. Blue and white

C. Green and white

D. Red and yellow

137 / 180

137. What action should you take if you discover a fire?

A. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

B. Carry on working if it is safe to do so

C. Raise the alarm

D. Leave it because you will get the blame

138 / 180

138. In hot weather which one of the following is correct with regard to safety helmets?

A. You can take off your helmet while working inside the building

B. You can drill holes in your safety hat for ventilation

C. You must continue to wear your helmet

D. You do not need to wear your helmet

139 / 180

139. When working on fragile roofs:

A. as long as you avoid any fragile areas it is safe

B. it is safe to walk on the purlins

C. walk straight across the roof to where you need to get to

D. crawling boards should always be used

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140. What is a HAZARD?

A. Something with the potential to cause harm

B. The likelihood of something going wrong

C. An accident waiting to happen

D. Where an accident is likely to happen

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141. The Health and Safety Executive is:

A. Part of the police force

B. Part of the National Health Service

C. The regulatory body for the promotion of health and safety at work

D. The jury in health and safety court cases

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142. What is an “Improvement Notice”?

A. A notice issued by the site principal contractor to tidy up the site

B. A notice issued by a Building Control Officer to deepen foundations

C. A notice from the client to the principal contractor to speed up the work

D. A notice issued by an HSE/local authority Inspector to enforce compliance with health and safety legislation

143 / 180

143. Why would your supervisor ask you to read the method statement and risk assessment before you start your next job?

A. They contain information on how to carry out the job in a safe manner

B. He thinks you have got nothing better to do

C. As someone has taken the time and trouble to write them, you might as well read them

D. He wouldn’t, he thinks they are a waste of

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144. The type of accident that kills most construction site workers is:

A. Trench collapses

B. Falling from heights

C. Being hit by falling objects

D. Electrical accident

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145. In what circumstances can an HSE Improvement Notice be issued?

A. By warrant through the police

B. Through the prosecution office

C. Only between Monday and Friday on site

D. If there is a breach of legal requirements

146 / 180

146. Half the deaths on construction sites are caused by which one of the following?

A. Falls from heights

B. Misuse of plant and machinery

C. Working in trenches/confined spaces

D. Electrical misuse

147 / 180

147. Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do?

A. Weigh the article

B. Assess the whole task

C. Kick it to see if it is stable

D. Check the headroom

148 / 180

148. A red-labelled fire extinguisher should NOT be used:

A. where there is a risk of electrocution

B. on wood fires

C. on burning furniture

D. on burning clothes

149 / 180

149. If personal protective equipment (PPE) is defective, what should you do?

A. Complain to the Health and Safety Inspector

B. Repair if possible and continue to use it

C. Report it to your supervisor

D. Get your work mate to mend it if possible

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150. In accordance with the Electricity at Work regulations, when considering whether to work live a responsible person should:

A. only work live

B. do as the client demands

C. only work dead

D. carry out a risk assessment

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151. Who has a duty to provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for use by an employee?

A. the principal contractor

B. the employee

C. the client

D. the employer

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152. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require a working platform used for construction work and from which a person could fall 2 metres or more to be inspected:

A. After an accident

B. Every day

C. Weekly

D. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

153 / 180

153. When an article has to be moved for a long distance, you should:

A. Drag it all the way

B. Get someone else to do it for you

C. Use a barrow or trolley

D. Carry it all the way

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154. If a person at work suffers an injury (other than a major injury) due to an accident at work, it is reportable under RIDDOR if they are incapacitated for work for:

A. Over 7 days

B. Over 2 days

C. Over 1 day

D. Over half a day

155 / 180

155. Any damaged equipment must be:

A. labelled as “damaged” before use

B. thrown away immediately

C. locked up so no one can use it

D. reported to your supervisor

156 / 180

156. What is the purpose of using a ’permit to work’ system?

A. To ensure the job is carried out by the quickest method

B. To enable tools and equipment to be properly checked before the commencement of work

C. To ensure that the client will pay for the work

D. To help ensure a safe system of work

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157. What do the letters ACoP stand for?

A. Accepted Code of Provisions

B. Accepted Code of Practice

C. Approved Code of Practice

D. Approved Condition of Practice

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158. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Dry powder

B. Water

C. Carbon dioxide

D. Foam

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159. What is the preferred nominal voltage for portable hand tools on construction sites?

A. 110 volts

B. 24 volts

C. 12 volts

D. 230 volts

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160. What do the letters SWL stand for?

A. Satisfactory weight limit

B. Safe working load

C. Safe working level

D. Satisfactory working limit

161 / 180

161. What is the preferred nominal voltage for local lighting up to 2 kW on construction sites?

A. 400 volts

B. 55 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 230 volts

162 / 180

162. Identify one method of enforcing regulations that are available to the Health and Safety Executive:

A. Improvement Notice

B. Obstruction Notice

C. Health Notice

D. Increasing insurance premiums

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163. What should you do if your work activity requires you to wear a full body safety harness and one is not available?

A. Make a harness from items found on site

B. Carry on working and hope that everything will be alright

C. Borrow a harness from a colleague

D. Stop work immediately and tell your supervisor that you do not have the correct PPE

164 / 180

164. Accidents causing any injury should always be recorded in:

A. The main contractor’s diary

B. The site engineer’s day book

C. Your personal diary

D. Your employer’s accident recording system

165 / 180

165. Which of the following is correct for risk assessment?

A. Must always be done

B. Only required on major jobs

C. It is a good idea but not essential

D. Only required to be done for hazardous work

166 / 180

166. Why should a high visibility vest be worn when working on roads?

A. So road users and plant operators can see you

B. Because you were told to do so

C. Because it will keep you warm

D. So that your mates can see you

167 / 180

167. What is the preferred nominal voltage for portable hand lamps for general use on construction sites?

A. 110 volts

B. 150 volts

C. 400 volts

D. 230 volts

168 / 180

168. What do the letters CDM stand for?

A. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

B. Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations

C. Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations

D. Control of Demolition and Management Regulations

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169. Employers are required to provide information to their employees on their health and safety rights and responsibilities and how to get advice by:

A. Making them read the company health and safety policy

B. Telling them verbally when they start work for them

C. Displaying a poster or giving them leaflets approved by the HSE

D. E-mailing the information to them

170 / 180

170. What is a blue-labelled fire extinguisher filled with?

A. Water

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Dry powder

D. Foam

171 / 180

171. A manual handling operation is defined as which one of the following?

A. Automated effort

B. Mechanised and human effort

C. Human effort

D. Mechanised effort

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172. What does the sound of a siren on-site normally indicate?

A. An emergency

B. A toxic escape

C. A fire

D. An explosion

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173. What is the minimum height of the top guard-rail of a scaffold above the edge from which someone is liable to fall?

A. 950mm

B. 470mm

C. 910mm

D. 2 metres

174 / 180

174. Which of the following items should not be in a first-aid box?

A. Safety pins

B. Disposable gloves

C. Triangular bandages

D. Pain killers

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175. You have been asked to operate a cherry-picker (mobile elevated work platform) when it is very windy. What should your FIRST consideration be?

A. Wear an extra layer of clothing to keep warm

B. Wear a safety harness and clip it to the structure that you are working on

C. Tie all light-weight objects to the hand-rails of the basket

D. Does the wind-speed make it unsafe to use the machine

176 / 180

176. What is the most common type of injury resulting from lifting loads from the floor?

A. Back injuries

B. Vibration white finger

C. Grazes to the knees

D. Head injuries

177 / 180

177. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Foam

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Water

D. Dry powder

178 / 180

178. Which one of the following has the power to examine an accident record?

A. An HSE inspector

B. A workmate

C. A doctor

D. An insurance company

179 / 180

179. To operate a powered hand tool you must be:

A. Trained and competent

B. 18 years old or over

C. 21 years old or over

D. 16 years old or over

180 / 180

180. Before picking up a load, you should:

A. ask a work mate to help you

B. choose a pair of gloves

C. bend your knees

D. assess the risks

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