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. What do the letters HSE stand for?

A. Health and Safety Examiner

B. Health and Safety Exercise

C. Health and Safety Executive

D. Highly Safe Electrician

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2. When working on fragile roofs:

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

B. it is safe to walk on the purlins

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

D. crawling boards should always be used

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3. 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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4. 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. Discuss what to do with your workmates

D. Pretend you saw nothing

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

A. Only between Monday and Friday on site

B. Through the prosecution office

C. By warrant through the police

D. If there is a breach of legal requirements

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

A. Advising your supervisor

B. Getting someone to assist you over the distance

C. Carrying it anyway

D. Dragging it all the way

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7. 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. A professionally approved guide book on regulations

D. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

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8. 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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9. What is a fire assembly point?

A. The place where the fire alarm is

B. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

C. A place where the fire brigade goes to

D. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

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10. A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?

A. Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor

B. Only visit if they have made an appointment

C. Visit at any time

D. Only visit to interview the site manager

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11. 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. Weekly

C. Every day

D. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

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

A. Red

B. Yellow

C. Green

D. Blue

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

A. Only if it is a serious injury

B. No

C. Yes

D. Only in the event of a fatality

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

A. by the user

B. by the Safety Officer

C. by the foreman

D. By the manufacturer

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15. What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

A. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

B. Lifting in the most safe and effective way

C. Using a crane or some other mechanical means

D. Getting a friend to help you with the load

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

A. on wood fires

B. on burning clothes

C. on burning furniture

D. where there is a risk of electrocution

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17. 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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18. When discharging carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, the nozzle:

A. becomes very hot

B. becomes warm

C. becomes very cold

D. doesn’t change temperature

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

A. Electrocution

B. Slips, trips and falls

C. Strikes by moving vehicles

D. Trench collapses

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20. 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. in breach of legal requirements

C. acceptable

D. his choice

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

A. Company Director’s home address

B. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

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

D. Aims and objectives of the company

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22. 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. Pulling is preferable to pushing

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

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23. What colours are fire exit signs?

A. Red and white

B. Red and yellow

C. Green and white

D. Blue and white

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

A. the only practical measure

B. the first line of defence

C. the best way to tackle the job

D. the last resort

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

A. Electrical accident

B. Trench collapses

C. Falling from heights

D. Being hit by falling objects

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26. 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. Every day

B. After an accident

C. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

D. Weekly

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

A. Only uncoil what you need

B. Uncoil it fully every time

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

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

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

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

B. Raise the alarm

C. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

D. Leave it because you will get the blame

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

A. The ladder may become statically

B. It may corrode the ladder

C. It will stain your clothes

D. It will stain the aluminium

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

A. 2 metres

B. 910mm

C. 470mm

D. 950mm

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31. Who should you report serious accidents to?

A. Your workmate

B. Your employer or supervisor

C. The police

D. The ambulance service

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

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

B. Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you

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

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

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

A. Falls from heights

B. Electrical misuse

C. Misuse of plant and machinery

D. Working in trenches/confined spaces

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

A. the HSE must supervise all work from then on

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

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

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

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

A. Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

B. Something with the potential to cause injury

C. An unsafe act or condition

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

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

A. Human effort

B. Mechanised effort

C. Automated effort

D. Mechanised and human effort

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

A. Ensure you wear appropriate PPE

B. Wear gloves and grip properly

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

D. Ensure you lift with a bent back

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

A. Only when you need to

B. When you want to

C. Only if it fits

D. As instructed by your employer

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

A. the foot of the ladder is firmly wedged

B. any broken rungs are clearly marked

C. it does not move when you climb up it

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

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

A. Water, carbon dioxide or foam

B. Water, foam or dry powder

C. Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder

D. Water, carbon dioxide or dry powder

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43. What do the letters ACoP stand for?

A. Accepted Code of Provisions

B. Approved Code of Practice

C. Accepted Code of Practice

D. Approved Condition of Practice

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44. 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. Two

D. One

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

A. The capacity of the weakest individual

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

C. Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities

D. The capacity of the strongest individual

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

A. So that your mates can see you

B. So road users and plant operators can see you

C. Because it will keep you warm

D. Because you were told to do so

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

A. Grazes to the knees

B. Vibration white finger

C. Back injuries

D. Head injuries

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

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

B. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

A. Sniffing the atmosphere after entry

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

C. Using a gas detector

D. Looking for toxic gases

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

A. Calculate the cost of the exercise

B. Assess the time the job will take

C. Determine the number of people required

D. Assess the risk of the task

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52. 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. Green and white

B. Red and white

C. Blue and white

D. Yellow and black

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

A. Every four years

B. Every two years

C. Every six months

D. Every three years

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

A. Things you must not do

B. Where the nearest fire exit is

C. Things you must do

D. The hazards in the area

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55. Ladders should be:

A. in good condition

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

C. at the right angle

D. tied or footed

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

A. Has sufficient manpower been allocated

B. Have the correct tools been arranged

C. Has the job been priced properly

D. Can the work be done from the outside

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

A. the employer

B. the principal contractor

C. the client

D. the employee

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

A. inspected by a competent person

B. covered over and left overnight

C. filled with water then drained

D. inspected by the HSE

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

A. Foreman

B. Your employer

C. Main sub-contractor

D. HSE Inspector

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60. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Dry powder

B. Water

C. Foam

D. Carbon dioxide

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

A. 230 volts

B. 400 volts

C. 50 volts

D. 110 volts

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62. Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Only the client is responsible for safety on site

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

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

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

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

A. Leave the site immediately

B. Ensure your work mates are all accounted for

C. Obey the site emergency procedure

D. Phone the HSE Inspectorate

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

A. Foam and water

B. Carbon dioxide and dry powder

C. Water and carbon dioxide

D. Dry powder and foam

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

A. 1 out for every 3 up

B. 1 out for every 1 up

C. 4 out for every 1 up

D. 1 out for every 4 up

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

C. Telling them verbally when they start work for them

D. Making them read the company health and safety policy

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

A. Self contained breathing apparatus

B. Half mask dust respirator

C. Positive pressure powered respirator

D. Compressed airline breathing helmet

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

A. To find out who is at fault

B. To establish what injuries were sustained

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

D. To establish the cost of any damage incurred

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

A. Drag it all the way

B. Carry it all the way

C. Get someone else to do it for you

D. Use a barrow or trolley

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

A. The client for the project

B. The emergency services

C. Another employee

D. Your supervisor or employer

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

A. Dry powder

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Water

D. Foam

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

A. A competent person

B. The construction project designer

C. A visiting HSE Inspector

D. The CDM Co-ordinator

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73. What do the letters CDM stand for?

A. Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations

B. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

C. Control of Demolition and Management Regulations

D. Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations

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

A. Give it a try using correct lifting methods

B. Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

C. Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy

D. Ask your mates to assist in the lift

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

A. A workmate

B. A doctor

C. An HSE inspector

D. An insurance company

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

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

B. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

A. Must always be done

B. It is a good idea but not essential

C. Only required to be done for hazardous work

D. Only required on major jobs

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

A. When working on a ladder

B. When working in excavations

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

D. In warm weather

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79. What is a fire assembly point?

A. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

B. The place where the fire alarm is

C. A place where the fire brigade goes to

D. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

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

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

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81. Before picking up a load, you should:

A. bend your knees

B. ask a work mate to help you

C. assess the risks

D. choose a pair of gloves

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

A. Build up of harmful gases

B. Getting wet through

C. Not enough time for the job to be done

D. Boredom

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

A. anyone

B. any electricity company employee

C. a competent person after training

D. the site foreman

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

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

B. So that the company will be held responsible

C. It is a legal requirement

D. It helps the site find out what caused it

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

A. Every time you use it

B. Every day

C. At least once a year

D. Once a week

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

A. By wearing the correct type of eye protection

B. By squinting

C. By wearing sunglasses

D. By not looking directly at what you are doing

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

A. Keeping the job going

B. The danger of falling materials

C. Preventing complaints from the public

D. Keeping the areas open to the public

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88. 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. Don’t do anything to protect the cable

C. Throw wooden boards over it

D. Lay the cable over wooden boards

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89. 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. Find out if there were any witnesses

D. Send someone for the first-aider

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

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

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

C. At any time

D. Never – stepladders are banned

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

A. Advisory to companies and individuals

B. Legally binding

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

D. Practical advice for the employer to follow

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

A. 230 volts

B. 55 volts

C. 400 volts

D. 110 volts

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

A. A kango hammer

B. A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres

C. Hand digging

D. A pickaxe

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94. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Foam

B. Water

C. Carbon dioxide

D. Dry powder

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

A. Cut the bad bit out

B. Do not use it, tell your supervisor

C. Tape it up

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

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96. What is a HAZARD?

A. The likelihood of something going wrong

B. Where an accident is likely to happen

C. An accident waiting to happen

D. Something with the potential to cause harm

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97. Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

A. prevents accidents

B. isn’t particularly useful

C. is a means of analysing what might go wrong

D. is a piece of paper required by law

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

A. Send someone for the first-aider

B. Ask them if they want something to eat

C. Help them to find somewhere comfortable to sit

D. Go and find them something to drink

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99. What is an “Improvement Notice”?

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

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

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

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

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100. Most deaths on site are caused by:

A. Solvent inhalation

B. Falling from height

C. Vehicle movements

D. Chemical burns

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

A. The likely types of injury

B. Whether the local ambulance service can be used

C. How much working space will be wasted

D. How much will it cost

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

A. Red

B. Black

C. Cream

D. Green

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

A. To the fire to see what is going on

B. To the canteen for a cup of tea

C. To the fire assembly point

D. To the site hut

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

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

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

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

D. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

A. All people are different

B. All women are equally capable

C. All men are equally capable

D. Young men are weak

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

A. You get help and carry on working

B. The injury is recorded

C. You take time off work

D. You get paid for the job

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Safe passage to the open air

B. Safe passage to the rest area

C. Safe passage to a secure place of safety

D. Safe passage to the ground from height

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

A. Get your work mate to mend it if possible

B. Repair if possible and continue to use it

C. Complain to the Health and Safety Inspector

D. Report it to your supervisor

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

A. 18 years old or over

B. 16 years old or over

C. 21 years old or over

D. Trained and competent

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

A. the client

B. the employee

C. the employer

D. the principal contractor

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

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

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

D. Wear an extra layer of clothing to keep warm

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

A. How to lift the load

B. What the weight of the load is

C. Where to hold the load when lifting

D. Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

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

A. anyone

B. any electricity company employee

C. the site foreman

D. a competent person after training

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

A. They are sent to the Health and Safety Executive

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

C. They are kept safe by the employer

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

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116. What must be done before any work begins?

A. Geological survey

B. Soil assessment

C. Emergency plan

D. Assessment of risk

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

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

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118. 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. Tell the casualty to visit their

D. Inform the HSE

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. To the site hut

B. To the fire to see what is going onv

C. To the fire assembly point

D. To the canteen for a cup of tea

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

A. Suitable transport to work

B. Adequate rest periods

C. Payment for work done

D. A safe place of work

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122. 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 ensure that the client will pay for the work

C. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

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

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

B. wear a harness and lanyard at all times

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

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

124 / 180

124. 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. Use the tool but try to work quickly

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

D. Use the tool but work carefully and slowly

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

A. Excavation collapse

B. Fire

C. Being run over by plant

D. Falls from height

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

A. Disposable gloves

B. Safety pins

C. Pain killers

D. Triangular bandages

127 / 180

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

A. Obstruction Notice

B. Increasing insurance premiums

C. Improvement Notice

D. Health Notice

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128. The Health and Safety Executive is:

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

B. Part of the police force

C. The jury in health and safety court cases

D. Part of the National Health Service

129 / 180

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

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Foam

C. Water

D. Powder

130 / 180

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

A. Knees

B. Forearms

C. Chest

D. Back

131 / 180

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

A. do as the client demands

B. only work dead

C. carry out a risk assessment

D. only work live

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

A. 24 volts

B. 110 volts

C. 230 volts

D. 12 volts

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

A. Over 7 days

B. Over 2 days

C. Over 1 day

D. Over half a day

134 / 180

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

A. Get first-aid

B. Just wash it clean

C. Carry on working

D. Ask your employer to report it to the

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135. 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

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

A. All of the hazards mentioned

B. There may not be sufficient working space

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

A. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

B. Leave work for the day

C. 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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138. 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. Just get on and do the job, it will probably be alright

C. Plan to carry out the job in short bursts

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

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139. What do the letters SWL stand for?

A. Safe working level

B. Satisfactory working limit

C. Safe working load

D. Satisfactory weight limit

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

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

B. There is no specific legislation applying to them

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

D. They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger

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

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

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

C. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

142 / 180

142. 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. Keep the load away from the body

D. When lifting you should bend your back

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

A. Try to give the casualty a drink

B. Try to start the casualty breathing

C. Send for help

D. Attend to any broken bones

145 / 180

145. When picking up an object, you should:

A. bend your knees

B. wear a back brace

C. bend your back

D. bend your arms

146 / 180

146. Ladders should not be painted because:

A. the paint will make them slippery to use

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

C. regular repainting will be necessary

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

147 / 180

147. 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. Tell your supervisor or employer

D. Carry on working as best you can

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

A. Transformer

B. Residual current device

C. Step-down generator

D. Circuit breaker

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

A. A contract commences

B. The safety representative requests it

C. The HSE notifies them

D. They employ five people or more

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

A. To make the figures look good

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

C. It’s the law

D. So that someone can be disciplined

151 / 180

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

A. Company Safety Officer

B. Company Secretary

C. Site Manager

D. Managing Director

152 / 180

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

A. A broken wrist

B. Temporary loss of eyesight

C. A fractured finger

D. A fractured arm

153 / 180

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

A. Using an effective ladder stability device

B. Having the ladder footed

C. Tying it to a suitable point

D. Wedging the ladder (eg against a wall)

154 / 180

154. 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. Raise the alarm

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

155 / 180

155. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

A. When there is a risk of a foot injury

B. Only when working on scaffolds

C. Only when working outdoors

D. Only if the site conditions are wet

156 / 180

156. Any damaged equipment must be:

A. labelled as “damaged” before use

B. reported to your supervisor

C. locked up so no one can use it

D. thrown away immediately

157 / 180

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

A. Weigh the article

B. Check the headroom

C. Kick it to see if it is stable

D. Assess the whole task

158 / 180

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

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

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

C. Make a harness from items found on site

D. Borrow a harness from a colleague

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

A. All accidents causing any injury

B. Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes

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

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

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160. 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 do not need to wear your helmet

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

161 / 180

161. 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. Your supervisor

D. The site’s fire marshal

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

A. Leave work for the day

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

C. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

D. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

163 / 180

163. 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. Find them somewhere comfortable to sit and rest

C. Help them to lift the box

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

164 / 180

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

A. A fire

B. A toxic escape

C. An explosion

D. An emergency

165 / 180

165. 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

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

A. Send someone for the first-aider

B. See if they want a drink or a cigarette

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

D. Tell them to report it to their supervisor

167 / 180

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

A. Your employer’s accident recording system

B. The main contractor’s diary

C. The site engineer’s day book

D. Your personal diary

168 / 180

168. When can you work from a ladder?

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

B. When it is available

C. When it is long enough

D. When not being used for access

169 / 180

169. 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

170 / 180

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

C. He thinks you have got nothing better to do

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

171 / 180

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

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

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

C. Only when you feel like it

D. At all times unless you are working on scaffold

172 / 180

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

A. Its centre of gravity

B. Its size and condition

C. Its weight

D. Its colour

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

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

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

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

174 / 180

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

A. You should keep your back bent when lifting

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

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

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

175 / 180

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

A. Keep a straight back

B. Assess the weight

C. Bend your knees

D. Put on gloves

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

A. stop work for 30 minutes

B. pour water over it

C. use a CO2 extinguisher

D. switch it off and report it

177 / 180

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

A. use a fire extinguisher to put it out

B. raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

C. run around looking for an alarm to sound

D. telephone 999

178 / 180

178. A Prohibition Notice means:

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

B. Work may continue until the end of the day

C. The work must stop immediately

D. Work is to stop for that day only

179 / 180

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

A. Your National Insurance Number

B. The date and time the accident occurred

C. The weather conditions

D. Your date of birth

180 / 180

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

A. Rub some cream or Vaseline into the burn

B. Warn other people about the piece of hot metal

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

D. Cover the burn with something dry

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