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. 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 four years

C. Every two years

D. Every three years

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

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

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. You should keep your back bent when lifting

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

A. Electrical accident

B. Falling from heights

C. Being hit by falling objects

D. Trench collapses

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

A. An unsafe act or condition

B. Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

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

D. Something with the potential to cause injury

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

A. By warrant through the police

B. Through the prosecution office

C. If there is a breach of legal requirements

D. Only between Monday and Friday on site

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

A. Safe passage to the ground from height

B. Safe passage to a secure place of safety

C. Safe passage to the open air

D. Safe passage to the rest area

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7. 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. Yellow and black

B. Green and white

C. Blue and white

D. Red and white

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

A. Electrical misuse

B. Falls from heights

C. Misuse of plant and machinery

D. Working in trenches/confined spaces

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

A. carry out a risk assessment

B. only work live

C. do as the client demands

D. only work dead

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

A. They employ five people or more

B. The safety representative requests it

C. A contract commences

D. The HSE notifies them

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

A. Has the job been priced properly

B. Have the correct tools been arranged

C. Can the work be done from the outside

D. Has sufficient manpower been allocated

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

A. Back injuries

B. Grazes to the knees

C. Vibration white finger

D. Head injuries

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

A. How much working space will be wasted

B. The likely types of injury

C. How much will it cost

D. Whether the local ambulance service can be used

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

A. E-mailing the information to them

B. Telling them verbally when they start work for them

C. Making them read the company health and safety policy

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

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15. 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 away from you

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

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

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16. What is a HAZARD?

A. Where an accident is likely to happen

B. The likelihood of something going wrong

C. An accident waiting to happen

D. Something with the potential to cause harm

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

A. When you want to

B. Only when you need to

C. As instructed by your employer

D. Only if it fits

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18. 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. raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

D. use a fire extinguisher to put it out

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

A. To establish what injuries were sustained

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

C. To find out who is at fault

D. To establish the cost of any damage incurred

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

A. Leave it because you will get the blame

B. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

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

D. Raise the alarm

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

A. Water and carbon dioxide

B. Dry powder and foam

C. Foam and water

D. Carbon dioxide and dry powder

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

A. The weather conditions

B. The date and time the accident occurred

C. Your National Insurance Number

D. Your date of birth

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

A. Powder

B. Foam

C. Water

D. Carbon dioxide

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

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

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

C. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

D. A professionally approved guide book on regulations

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

A. Carrying it anyway

B. Advising your supervisor

C. Getting someone to assist you over the distance

D. Dragging it all the way

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

A. the site foreman

B. anyone

C. any electricity company employee

D. a competent person after training

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27. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Dry powder

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Foam

D. Water

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

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

B. Keep the load away from the body

C. When lifting you should bend your back

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

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30. Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

A. is a means of analysing what might go wrong

B. isn’t particularly useful

C. is a piece of paper required by law

D. prevents accidents

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

A. 1 out for every 3 up

B. 4 out for every 1 up

C. 1 out for every 1 up

D. 1 out for every 4 up

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

A. Three if it is long enough

B. One on each section of an extension ladder

C. One

D. Two

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

A. A competent person

B. The construction project designer

C. The CDM Co-ordinator

D. A visiting HSE Inspector

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

A. Boredom

B. Build up of harmful gases

C. Not enough time for the job to be done

D. Getting wet through

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35. When can you work from a ladder?

A. When it is long enough

B. When not being used for access

C. When it is available

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

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

A. 55 volts

B. 110 volts

C. 400 volts

D. 230 volts

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

A. Looking for toxic gases

B. Using a gas detector

C. Sniffing the atmosphere after entry

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

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38. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

A. When there is a risk of a foot injury

B. Only when working outdoors

C. Only if the site conditions are wet

D. Only when working on scaffolds

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

A. The site engineer’s day book

B. The main contractor’s diary

C. Your employer’s accident recording system

D. Your personal diary

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

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

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

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

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

A. A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres

B. A pickaxe

C. Hand digging

D. A kango hammer

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

A. Aims and objectives of the company

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

C. Company Director’s home address

D. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

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43. What is an “Improvement Notice”?

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

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

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

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

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

A. Send someone for the first-aider

B. Take your workmate to the supervisor

C. Use a clean handkerchief to try and remove it

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

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45. When picking up an object, you should:

A. bend your arms

B. bend your knees

C. wear a back brace

D. bend your back

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

C. wear a harness and lanyard at all times

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

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

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

B. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

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

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

A. Self contained breathing apparatus

B. Compressed airline breathing helmet

C. Half mask dust respirator

D. Positive pressure powered respirator

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

A. the employee

B. the employer

C. the principal contractor

D. the client

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

A. The general public

B. Employers only

C. All people at work

D. Employees only

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

A. The danger of falling materials

B. Keeping the areas open to the public

C. Keeping the job going

D. Preventing complaints from the public

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52. What colours are fire exit signs?

A. Red and white

B. Blue and white

C. Red and yellow

D. Green and white

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

A. Only in the event of a fatality

B. No

C. Only if it is a serious injury

D. Yes

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

A. At all times unless you are working on scaffold

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 except by those who are self employed

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

A. 16 years old or over

B. 18 years old or over

C. 21 years old or over

D. Trained and competent

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

A. To the fire to see what is going onv

B. To the site hut

C. To the fire assembly point

D. To the canteen for a cup of tea

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57. 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 secure anchorage point inside the platform

C. The boom of the machine

D. A nearby pipe or scaffold

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

A. Green

B. Black

C. Red

D. Cream

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59. Which is the correct way to lift a load?

A. Squat near to the load, keeping the back as straight as possible and using leg muscles

B. Squat near load, bend back and use leg muscles

C. Keep feet together and bend back

D. Keep feet apart and bend back

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

A. Pain killers

B. Triangular bandages

C. Safety pins

D. Disposable gloves

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61. Before picking up a load, you should:

A. assess the risks

B. choose a pair of gloves

C. ask a work mate to help you

D. bend your knees

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

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

B. Make up a temporary guard yourself

C. Use the tool but work carefully and slowly

D. Use the tool but try to work quickly

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

A. To make the figures look good

B. It’s the law

C. So that someone can be disciplined

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

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

A. Having the ladder footed

B. Tying it to a suitable point

C. Using an effective ladder stability device

D. Wedging the ladder (eg against a wall)

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

A. A safe place of work

B. Adequate rest periods

C. Suitable transport to work

D. Payment for work done

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

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

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

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

A. Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities

B. The capacity of the weakest individual

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

D. The capacity of the strongest individual

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

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

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

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

D. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

A. Report to your Supervisor without delay

B. Carry on working

C. Reduce the amount of time you use it

D. Obtain new equipment when available

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

A. 12 volts

B. 24 volts

C. 230 volts

D. 110 volts

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

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

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

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

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73. Which of the following statements is correct?

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

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

C. Only the client is responsible for safety on site

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

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

A. HSE Inspector

B. Your employer

C. Foreman

D. Main sub-contractor

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

A. on burning clothes

B. where there is a risk of electrocution

C. on burning furniture

D. on wood fires

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76. A Prohibition Notice means:

A. Work is to stop for that day only

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

C. The work must stop immediately

D. Work may continue until the end of the day

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

A. Keep a straight back

B. Assess the weight

C. Put on gloves

D. Bend your knees

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78. 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 that is subject to the notice must cease

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

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

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

A. his choice

B. acceptable

C. acceptable if the holes are small

D. in breach of legal requirements

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

A. Temporary loss of eyesight

B. A broken wrist

C. A fractured finger

D. A fractured arm

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

A. It helps the site find out what caused it

B. It is a legal requirement

C. So that the company will be held responsible

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

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

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

B. Tell them to report it to their supervisor

C. See if they want a drink or a cigarette

D. Send someone for the first-aider

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

A. You get paid for the job

B. The injury is recorded

C. You get help and carry on working

D. You take time off work

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

A. Foam

B. Dry powder

C. Carbon Dioxide

D. Water

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

A. Do not use it, tell your supervisor

B. Tape it up

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

D. Cut the bad bit out

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86. When working on fragile roofs:

A. it is safe to walk on the purlins

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

C. crawling boards should always be used

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

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87. What do the letters HSE stand for?

A. Health and Safety Exercise

B. Health and Safety Executive

C. Health and Safety Examiner

D. Highly Safe Electrician

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

A. Never – stepladders are banned

B. At any time

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

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

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

A. pour water over it

B. stop work for 30 minutes

C. switch it off and report it

D. use a CO2 extinguisher

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

A. All people are different

B. Young men are weak

C. All men are equally capable

D. All women are equally capable

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

A. anyone

B. the site foreman

C. a competent person after training

D. any electricity company employee

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

A. They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger

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

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

D. There is no specific legislation applying to them

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

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. Wear an extra layer of clothing to keep warm

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94. What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

A. Lifting in the most safe and effective way

B. Using a crane or some other mechanical means

C. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

D. Getting a friend to help you with the load

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

A. Help them to the cabin or mess hut

B. Send for the first-aider

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

D. Bandage their legs together

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

A. by the user

B. By the manufacturer

C. by the foreman

D. by the Safety Officer

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98. Ladders should be:

A. tied or footed

B. at the right angle

C. in good condition

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

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

A. Its size and condition

B. Its colour

C. Its weight

D. Its centre of gravity

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

A. To the fire assembly point

B. To the site hut

C. To the fire to see what is going on

D. To the canteen for a cup of tea

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

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

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

C. You must continue to wear your helmet

D. You do not need to wear your helmet

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

A. The resident site engineer

B. Your supervisor

C. The main contractor’s site agent

D. The site’s fire marshal

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

C. Find them somewhere comfortable to sit and rest

D. Send for the first-aider

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104. 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. 2 metres

C. 910mm

D. 470mm

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

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

B. Leave it because you will get the blame

C. Raise the alarm

D. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

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

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

B. Warn other people about the piece of hot metal

C. Cover the burn with something dry

D. Rub some cream or Vaseline into the burn

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108. 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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109. Most deaths on site are caused by:

A. Chemical burns

B. Vehicle movements

C. Falling from height

D. Solvent inhalation

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110. 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. Determine the number of people required

C. Assess the time the job will take

D. Assess the risk of the task

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111. Ladders should not be painted because:

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

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

C. regular repainting will be necessary

D. the paint will make them slippery to use

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

A. The trade unions require it

B. The Social Security Act requires it

C. The HSAWA 1974 requires it

D. The principal contractor gives them work on site

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

A. Tell the casualty to visit their

B. Contact a first aider

C. Try and find out what happened

D. Inform the HSE

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

A. There may not be sufficient working space

B. All of the hazards mentioned

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

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

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115. 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. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

B. Every day

C. After an accident

D. Weekly

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

A. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

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

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

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117. 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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118. What do the letters ACoP stand for?

A. Accepted Code of Practice

B. Approved Condition of Practice

C. Approved Code of Practice

D. Accepted Code of Provisions

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

A. Only required to be done for hazardous work

B. Must always be done

C. Only required on major jobs

D. It is a good idea but not essential

120 / 180

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

A. Don’t do anything to protect the cable

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

C. Lay the cable over wooden boards

D. Throw wooden boards over it

121 / 180

121. 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 1 day

B. Over 2 days

C. Over half a day

D. Over 7 days

122 / 180

122. What is a fire assembly point?

A. A place where the fire brigade goes to

B. The place where the fire alarm is

C. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

D. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

123 / 180

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

A. Circuit breaker

B. Transformer

C. Residual current device

D. Step-down generator

124 / 180

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

A. A doctor

B. An insurance company

C. An HSE inspector

D. A workmate

125 / 180

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

A. So that your mates can see you

B. Because you were told to do so

C. So road users and plant operators can see you

D. Because it will keep you warm

126 / 180

126. 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. Say nothing in case you get in trouble

C. Pretend you saw nothing

D. Discuss what to do with your workmates

127 / 180

127. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Foam

B. Dry powder

C. Carbon dioxide

D. Water

128 / 180

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

A. Water, carbon dioxide or foam

B. Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder

C. Water, foam or dry powder

D. Water, carbon dioxide or dry powder

129 / 180

129. When considering what measures to take to protect people’s health and safety, PPE should always be regarded as:

A. the last resort

B. the first line of defence

C. the only practical measure

D. the best way to tackle the job

130 / 180

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

A. Advise your doctor of your injury

B. Tell your working companion

C. Carry on working as best you can

D. Tell your supervisor or employer

131 / 180

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

A. Company Secretary

B. Site Manager

C. Company Safety Officer

D. Managing Director

132 / 180

132. The Health and Safety Executive is:

A. The jury in health and safety court cases

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

C. Part of the police force

D. Part of the National Health Service

133 / 180

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

A. Assess the whole task

B. Kick it to see if it is stable

C. Check the headroom

D. Weigh the article

134 / 180

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

A. Mechanised effort

B. Mechanised and human effort

C. Human effort

D. Automated effort

135 / 180

135. A scaffold tower must be erected by:

A. A trained and competent person

B. The site foreman

C. The hire company who supply it

D. Senior site staff

136 / 180

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

A. Forearms

B. Back

C. Chest

D. Knees

137 / 180

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

A. How to lift the load

B. Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

C. What the weight of the load is

D. Where to hold the load when lifting

138 / 180

138. What must be done before any work begins?

A. Emergency plan

B. Soil assessment

C. Assessment of risk

D. Geological survey

139 / 180

139. What do the letters CDM stand for?

A. Control of Demolition and Management Regulations

B. Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations

C. Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations

D. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

140 / 180

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

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

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

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

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

141 / 180

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

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

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

C. Only uncoil what you need

D. Uncoil it fully every time

142 / 180

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

A. Leave the site immediately

B. Phone the HSE Inspectorate

C. Ensure your work mates are all accounted for

D. Obey the site emergency procedure

143 / 180

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

A. Give resuscitation

B. Give medicines to patients without authorisation

C. Control bleeding

D. Treat an unconscious patient

144 / 180

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

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

B. any broken rungs are clearly marked

C. it does not move when you climb up it

D. the foot of the ladder is firmly wedged

145 / 180

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

A. 230 volts

B. 110 volts

C. 400 volts

D. 150 volts

146 / 180

146. What is a fire assembly point?

A. A place where the fire brigade goes to

B. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

C. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

D. The place where the fire alarm is

147 / 180

147. 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

148 / 180

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

A. Every day

B. At least once a year

C. Once a week

D. Every time you use it

149 / 180

149. 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

150 / 180

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

A. The client for the project

B. Your supervisor or employer

C. Another employee

D. The emergency services

151 / 180

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

A. Send for help

B. Attend to any broken bones

C. Try to give the casualty a drink

D. Try to start the casualty breathing

152 / 180

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

A. Go and find them something to drink

B. Help them to find somewhere comfortable to sit

C. Send someone for the first-aider

D. Ask them if they want something to eat

153 / 180

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

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

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

D. Plan to carry out the job in short bursts

154 / 180

154. A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?

A. Only visit to interview the site manager

B. Visit at any time

C. Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor

D. Only visit if they have made an appointment

155 / 180

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

A. When working on a ladder

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

C. When working in excavations

D. In warm weather

156 / 180

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

A. Just wash it clean

B. Get first-aid

C. Ask your employer to report it to the

D. Carry on working

157 / 180

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

A. Try to protect them from any further injury

B. Put them in the recovery position

C. Send someone for the first-aider

D. Find out if there were any witnesses

158 / 180

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

A. Excavation collapse

B. Being run over by plant

C. Falls from height

D. Fire

159 / 180

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

A. Blue

B. Red

C. Yellow

D. Green

160 / 180

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

A. The main contractor’s site agent

B. Your supervisor

C. The site’s fire marshal

D. The resident site engineer

161 / 180

161. 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. Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes

C. All accidents causing any injury

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

162 / 180

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

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

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

C. the HSE must supervise all work from then on

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

163 / 180

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

A. filled with water then drained

B. inspected by the HSE

C. covered over and left overnight

D. inspected by a competent person

164 / 180

164. What do the letters SWL stand for?

A. Safe working load

B. Safe working level

C. Satisfactory weight limit

D. Satisfactory working limit

165 / 180

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

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

B. Leave work for the day

C. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

D. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

166 / 180

166. 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

167 / 180

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

A. doesn’t change temperature

B. becomes warm

C. becomes very hot

D. becomes very cold

168 / 180

168. 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 destroyed on site with other non-essential documents

C. They are kept safe by the employer

D. They are sent to the Health and Safety Executive

169 / 180

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

A. It will stain the aluminium

B. The ladder may become statically

C. It may corrode the ladder

D. It will stain your clothes

170 / 180

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

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

B. Pushing is preferable to pulling

C. Pushing and pulling are equally risky

D. Pulling is preferable to pushing

171 / 180

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

A. A fire

B. An emergency

C. An explosion

D. A toxic escape

172 / 180

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

A. Things you must do

B. The hazards in the area

C. Things you must not do

D. Where the nearest fire exit is

173 / 180

173. Who should you report serious accidents to?

A. The ambulance service

B. The police

C. Your employer or supervisor

D. Your workmate

174 / 180

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

A. Health Notice

B. Increasing insurance premiums

C. Obstruction Notice

D. Improvement Notice

175 / 180

175. 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

176 / 180

176. Any damaged equipment must be:

A. reported to your supervisor

B. locked up so no one can use it

C. thrown away immediately

D. labelled as “damaged” before use

177 / 180

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

A. Wear gloves and grip properly

B. Ensure you lift with a bent back

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

D. Ensure you wear appropriate PPE

178 / 180

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

A. Legally binding

B. Practical advice for the employer to follow

C. Advisory to companies and individuals

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

179 / 180

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

A. Drag it all the way

B. Use a barrow or trolley

C. Get someone else to do it for you

D. Carry it all the way

180 / 180

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

A. By wearing sunglasses

B. By squinting

C. By not looking directly at what you are doing

D. By wearing the correct type of eye protection

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