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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The Health and Safety Executive is:

A. The jury in health and safety court cases

B. Part of the police force

C. Part of the National Health Service

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

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

A. 910mm

B. 950mm

C. 470mm

D. 2 metres

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

A. Send for the first-aider

B. Help them to lift the box

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

D. Find them somewhere comfortable to sit and rest

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What do the letters ACoP stand for?

A. Accepted Code of Provisions

B. Approved Condition of Practice

C. Accepted Code of Practice

D. Approved Code of Practice

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

A. Adequate rest periods

B. Payment for work done

C. Suitable transport to work

D. A safe place of work

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

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

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

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

A. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

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

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

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

A. Carrying it anyway

B. Dragging it all the way

C. Getting someone to assist you over the distance

D. Advising your supervisor

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A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Dry powder

C. Foam

D. Water

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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. anyone

C. a competent person after training

D. the site foreman

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

A. How much working space will be wasted

B. How much will it cost

C. The likely types of injury

D. Whether the local ambulance service can be used

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

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

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

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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

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Who is responsible for signing a Company Safety Policy?

A. Company Secretary

B. Site Manager

C. Managing Director

D. Company Safety Officer

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Why may young people be more at risk on site?

A. They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger

B. There is no specific legislation applying to them

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

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

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

A. Take your workmate to the supervisor

B. Send someone for the first-aider

C. Use a clean handkerchief to try and remove it

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

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What is a fire assembly point?

A. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

B. A place where the fire brigade goes to

C. The place where the fire alarm is

D. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

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

A. inspected by the HSE

B. inspected by a competent person

C. filled with water then drained

D. covered over and left overnight

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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. So that your mates can see you

D. Because it will keep you warm

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What is a HAZARD?

A. Where an accident is likely to happen

B. An accident waiting to happen

C. The likelihood of something going wrong

D. Something with the potential to cause harm

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What do the letters HSE stand for?

A. Health and Safety Exercise

B. Highly Safe Electrician

C. Health and Safety Executive

D. Health and Safety Examiner

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

A. The hazards in the area

B. Things you must do

C. Where the nearest fire exit is

D. Things you must not do

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

A. Tell your working companion

B. Carry on working as best you can

C. Tell your supervisor or employer

D. Advise your doctor of your injury

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

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Red

D. Yellow

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

A. A fractured arm

B. A broken wrist

C. Temporary loss of eyesight

D. A fractured finger

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

A. It will stain the aluminium

B. It will stain your clothes

C. The ladder may become statically

D. It may corrode the ladder

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

A. The weather conditions

B. Your date of birth

C. Your National Insurance Number

D. The date and time the accident occurred

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Why may a confined space be dangerous to work in?

A. There may not be sufficient working space

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

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

D. All of the hazards mentioned

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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. Only uncoil what you need

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

D. Uncoil it fully every time

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What action should you take if you discover a fire?

A. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

B. Leave it because you will get the blame

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

D. Raise the alarm

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Accidents causing any injury should always be recorded in:

A. The main contractor’s diary

B. The site engineer’s day book

C. Your employer’s accident recording system

D. Your personal diary

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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. Warn other people about the piece of hot metal

C. Rub some cream or Vaseline into the burn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What do the letters CDM stand for?

A. Control of Demolition and Management Regulations

B. Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations

C. Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations

D. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

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What do the letters SWL stand for?

A. Safe working load

B. Safe working level

C. Satisfactory working limit

D. Satisfactory weight limit

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What is the aim of carrying out an accident investigation?

A. To find out who is at fault

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

C. To establish what injuries were sustained

D. To establish the cost of any damage incurred

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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. It helps the site find out what caused it

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

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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 an extra layer of clothing to keep warm

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

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

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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 strongest individual

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

D. The capacity of the weakest individual

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

A. Fire

B. Falls from height

C. Excavation collapse

D. Being run over by plant

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

A. A kango hammer

B. A pickaxe

C. Hand digging

D. A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres

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

A. Assess the risk of the task

B. Assess the time the job will take

C. Calculate the cost of the exercise

D. Determine the number of people required

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

A. Employees only

B. The general public

C. All people at work

D. Employers only

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

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

B. When working on a ladder

C. In warm weather

D. When working in excavations

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

A. the client

B. the employee

C. the principal contractor

D. the employer

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How can you protect your eyesight while working on site?

A. By not looking directly at what you are doing

B. By wearing the correct type of eye protection

C. By wearing sunglasses

D. By squinting

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

A. Sniffing the atmosphere after entry

B. Using a gas detector

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

D. Looking for toxic gases

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

A. run around looking for an alarm to sound

B. raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

C. telephone 999

D. use a fire extinguisher to put it out

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A scaffold tower must be erected by:

A. The site foreman

B. Senior site staff

C. A trained and competent person

D. The hire company who supply it

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

A. Where to hold the load when lifting

B. What the weight of the load is

C. How to lift the load

D. Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

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

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

B. Advisory to companies and individuals

C. Legally binding

D. Practical advice for the employer to follow

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

A. Slips, trips and falls

B. Strikes by moving vehicles

C. Electrocution

D. Trench collapses

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

A. Assess the weight

B. Put on gloves

C. Bend your knees

D. Keep a straight back

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

A. 50 volts

B. 230 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 400 volts

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Water

C. Foam

D. Powder

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

A. They are kept safe by the employer

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

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

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

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

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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

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What is a fire assembly point?

A. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

B. The place where the fire alarm is

C. A place where the fire brigade goes to

D. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

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Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

A. isn’t particularly useful

B. is a piece of paper required by law

C. prevents accidents

D. is a means of analysing what might go wrong

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Get someone else to do it for you

B. Use a barrow or trolley

C. Drag it all the way

D. Carry it all the way

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

A. To help ensure a safe system of work

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 ensure the job is carried out by the quickest method

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When working on fragile roofs:

A. it is safe to walk on the purlins

B. crawling boards should always be used

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

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

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What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

A. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

B. Lifting in the most safe and effective way

C. Getting a friend to help you with the load

D. Using a crane or some other mechanical means

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

A. 400 volts

B. 230 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 55 volts

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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. Yellow and black

C. Red and white

D. Green and white

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In an emergency situation at work you should do what?

A. Phone the HSE Inspectorate

B. Leave the site immediately

C. Obey the site emergency procedure

D. Ensure your work mates are all accounted for

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When working above public areas, what should be considered?

A. Keeping the areas open to the public

B. Keeping the job going

C. The danger of falling materials

D. Preventing complaints from the public

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

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

B. Tape it up

C. Do not use it, tell your supervisor

D. Cut the bad bit out

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

A. 230 volts

B. 12 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 24 volts

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What colours are fire exit signs?

A. Green and white

B. Red and white

C. Red and yellow

D. Blue and white

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

A. Tell them to report it to their supervisor

B. See if they want a drink or a cigarette

C. Send someone for the first-aider

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

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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. Chest

C. Knees

D. Forearms

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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. Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy

D. Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

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

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

D. Borrow a harness from a colleague

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

A. only work live

B. carry out a risk assessment

C. do as the client demands

D. only work dead

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When discharging carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, the nozzle:

A. becomes very hot

B. doesn’t change temperature

C. becomes warm

D. becomes very cold

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What must be done before any work begins?

A. Soil assessment

B. Assessment of risk

C. Emergency plan

D. Geological survey

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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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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. Weekly

C. Every day

D. After an accident

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A red-labelled fire extinguisher should NOT be used:

A. where there is a risk of electrocution

B. on burning furniture

C. on wood fires

D. on burning clothes

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

A. A contract commences

B. The HSE notifies them

C. They employ five people or more

D. The safety representative requests it

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

A. Can the work be done from the outside

B. Has sufficient manpower been allocated

C. Has the job been priced properly

D. Have the correct tools been arranged

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

A. Human effort

B. Mechanised and human effort

C. Mechanised effort

D. Automated effort

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Any damaged equipment must be:

A. labelled as “damaged” before use

B. thrown away immediately

C. reported to your supervisor

D. locked up so no one can use it

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Where would you go in the event of a fire?

A. To the canteen for a cup of tea

B. To the fire assembly point

C. To the fire to see what is going onv

D. To the site hut

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

A. Report it to your supervisor

B. Get your work mate to mend it if possible

C. Complain to the Health and Safety Inspector

D. Repair if possible and continue to use it

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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 7 days

C. Over 2 days

D. Over half a day

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

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

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

C. the HSE must supervise all work from then on

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

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

A. Send someone for the first-aider

B. Put them in the recovery position

C. Try to protect them from any further injury

D. Find out if there were any witnesses

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To operate a powered hand tool you must be:

A. 16 years old or over

B. 21 years old or over

C. Trained and competent

D. 18 years old or over

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A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Dry powder

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Foam

D. Water

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

A. Your employer

B. HSE Inspector

C. Main sub-contractor

D. Foreman

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

A. Contact a first aider

B. Try and find out what happened

C. Inform the HSE

D. Tell the casualty to visit their

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

A. The boom of the machine

B. A secure anchorage point inside the platform

C. A nearby pipe or scaffold

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

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

A. The main contractor’s site agent

B. The resident site engineer

C. The site’s fire marshal

D. Your supervisor

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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. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

C. Weekly

D. Every day

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

A. The construction project designer

B. A competent person

C. A visiting HSE Inspector

D. The CDM Co-ordinator

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

A. Cream

B. Black

C. Red

D. Green

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

A. Pushing is preferable to pulling

B. Pushing and pulling are equally risky

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

D. Pulling is preferable to pushing

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

C. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

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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

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

A. Self contained breathing apparatus

B. Positive pressure powered respirator

C. Half mask dust respirator

D. Compressed airline breathing helmet

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

A. Carbon dioxide and dry powder

B. Water and carbon dioxide

C. Dry powder and foam

D. Foam and water

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At work who would you report a dangerous occurrence to?

A. The client for the project

B. The emergency services

C. Your supervisor or employer

D. Another employee

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

A. The principal contractor gives them work on site

B. The Social Security Act requires it

C. The HSAWA 1974 requires it

D. The trade unions require it

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

A. Reduce the amount of time you use it

B. Carry on working

C. Obtain new equipment when available

D. Report to your Supervisor without delay

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

A. One

B. One on each section of an extension ladder

C. Three if it is long enough

D. Two

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

A. Try to start the casualty breathing

B. Send for help

C. Try to give the casualty a drink

D. Attend to any broken bones

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

A. You should keep your back bent when lifting

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

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

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

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

A. Trench collapses

B. Being hit by falling objects

C. Electrical accident

D. Falling from heights

120 / 180

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

A. Misuse of plant and machinery

B. Electrical misuse

C. Falls from heights

D. Working in trenches/confined spaces

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

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

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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. anyone

C. the site foreman

D. a competent person after training

123 / 180

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

A. 150 volts

B. 400 volts

C. 230 volts

D. 110 volts

124 / 180

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

A. Once a week

B. At least once a year

C. Every day

D. Every time you use it

125 / 180

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

126 / 180

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

A. So that someone can be disciplined

B. To make the figures look good

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

D. It’s the law

127 / 180

Most deaths on site are caused by:

A. Falling from height

B. Solvent inhalation

C. Vehicle movements

D. Chemical burns

128 / 180

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

A. Its weight

B. Its size and condition

C. Its centre of gravity

D. Its colour

129 / 180

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

130 / 180

Before being used, a ladder should be inspected:

A. by the user

B. By the manufacturer

C. by the Safety Officer

D. by the foreman

131 / 180

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. Plan to carry out the job in short bursts

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

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

132 / 180

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

A. Yes

B. Only in the event of a fatality

C. No

D. Only if it is a serious injury

133 / 180

Which is the correct way to lift a load?

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

B. Keep feet together and bend back

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

D. Keep feet apart and bend back

134 / 180

Before picking up a load, you should:

A. bend your knees

B. assess the risks

C. ask a work mate to help you

D. choose a pair of gloves

135 / 180

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

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

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

C. He thinks you have got nothing better to do

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

136 / 180

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

A. A professionally approved guide book on regulations

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

C. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

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

137 / 180

What is a blue-labelled fire extinguisher filled with?

A. Water

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Dry powder

D. Foam

138 / 180

Ladders should be:

A. in good condition

B. tied or footed

C. at the right angle

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

139 / 180

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 on the weakest arm

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

140 / 180

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

A. the employer

B. the employee

C. the client

D. the principal contractor

141 / 180

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

A. it does not move when you climb up it

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

C. the foot of the ladder is firmly wedged

D. any broken rungs are clearly marked

142 / 180

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

143 / 180

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

A. Ask them if they want something to eat

B. Help them to find somewhere comfortable to sit

C. Send someone for the first-aider

D. Go and find them something to drink

144 / 180

Ladders should not be painted because:

A. regular repainting will be necessary

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

C. the paint will make them slippery to use

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

145 / 180

When picking up an object, you should:

A. wear a back brace

B. bend your back

C. bend your arms

D. bend your knees

146 / 180

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

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

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

C. When lifting you should bend your back

D. Keep the load away from the body

147 / 180

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

A. A toxic escape

B. An explosion

C. A fire

D. An emergency

148 / 180

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

A. You must continue to wear your helmet

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

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

D. You do not need to wear your helmet

149 / 180

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

A. Water, foam or dry powder

B. Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder

C. Water, carbon dioxide or foam

D. Water, carbon dioxide or dry powder

150 / 180

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

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

151 / 180

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

A. Pain killers

B. Disposable gloves

C. Safety pins

D. Triangular bandages

152 / 180

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

A. Make up a temporary guard yourself

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

C. Use the tool but try to work quickly

D. Use the tool but work carefully and slowly

153 / 180

A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?

A. Visit at any time

B. Only visit if they have made an appointment

C. Only visit to interview the site manager

D. Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor

154 / 180

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

A. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

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

C. Company Director’s home address

D. Aims and objectives of the company

155 / 180

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

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

B. Throw wooden boards over it

C. Don’t do anything to protect the cable

D. Lay the cable over wooden boards

156 / 180

Which of the following is correct for risk assessment?

A. It is a good idea but not essential

B. Only required to be done for hazardous work

C. Must always be done

D. Only required on major jobs

157 / 180

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 4 up

D. 1 out for every 1 up

158 / 180

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

A. Check the headroom

B. Kick it to see if it is stable

C. Weigh the article

D. Assess the whole task

159 / 180

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

A. Give medicines to patients without authorisation

B. Control bleeding

C. Give resuscitation

D. Treat an unconscious patient

160 / 180

A Prohibition Notice means:

A. Work may continue until the end of the day

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

C. Work is to stop for that day only

D. The work must stop immediately

161 / 180

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

162 / 180

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

A. the best way to tackle the job

B. the last resort

C. the first line of defence

D. the only practical measure

163 / 180

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 at all times when no one else is about

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

D. wear a harness and lanyard at all times

164 / 180

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 get paid for the job

D. You take time off work

165 / 180

Which of the following statements is correct?

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

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

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

D. Only the client is responsible for safety on site

166 / 180

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

A. Transformer

B. Step-down generator

C. Circuit breaker

D. Residual current device

167 / 180

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 there is no foreseeable risk of injury to the head other than by falling.

B. At all times unless you are working on scaffold

C. Only when you feel like it

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

168 / 180

In what circumstances can an HSE Improvement Notice be issued?

A. If there is a breach of legal requirements

B. By warrant through the police

C. Only between Monday and Friday on site

D. Through the prosecution office

169 / 180

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

170 / 180

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

C. E-mailing the information to them

D. Telling them verbally when they start work for them

171 / 180

Who should you report serious accidents to?

A. The ambulance service

B. Your employer or supervisor

C. Your workmate

D. The police

172 / 180

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

A. Send for the first-aider

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

C. Bandage their legs together

D. Help them to the cabin or mess hut

173 / 180

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 open air

C. Safe passage to a secure place of safety

D. Safe passage to the rest area

174 / 180

Where would you go in the event of a fire?

A. To the site hut

B. To the fire to see what is going on

C. To the canteen for a cup of tea

D. To the fire assembly point

175 / 180

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

A. stop work for 30 minutes

B. use a CO2 extinguisher

C. switch it off and report it

D. pour water over it

176 / 180

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

177 / 180

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

A. Improvement Notice

B. Obstruction Notice

C. Increasing insurance premiums

D. Health Notice

178 / 180

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

A. Discuss what to do with your workmates

B. Tell your supervisor what you saw happening

C. Say nothing in case you get in trouble

D. Pretend you saw nothing

179 / 180

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

A. As instructed by your employer

B. When you want to

C. Only when you need to

D. Only if it fits

180 / 180

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. Having the ladder footed

D. Using an effective ladder stability device

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