HSE Levels 1,2,3 Competence Examination.

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

A. When lifting you should bend your back

B. Keep the load away from the body

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

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

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

A. To establish the cost of any damage incurred

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

C. To find out who is at fault

D. To establish what injuries were sustained

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

A. Foam

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Water

D. Dry powder

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4. 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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5. When can you work from a ladder?

A. When not being used for access

B. When it is long enough

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

D. When it is available

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

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

B. Sniffing the atmosphere after entry

C. Looking for toxic gases

D. Using a gas detector

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

A. All people are different

B. All women are equally capable

C. Young men are weak

D. All men are equally capable

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

A. Getting wet through

B. Boredom

C. Build up of harmful gases

D. Not enough time for the job to be done

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

A. A fractured arm

B. A fractured finger

C. A broken wrist

D. Temporary loss of eyesight

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

A. carry out a risk assessment

B. only work live

C. do as the client demands

D. only work dead

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

A. Leave the site immediately

B. Obey the site emergency procedure

C. Ensure your work mates are all accounted for

D. Phone the HSE Inspectorate

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12. 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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13. 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. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

C. After an accident

D. Weekly

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14. 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 metre out from the wall

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

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

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

A. Help them to lift the box

B. Send for the first-aider

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

D. Find them somewhere comfortable to sit and rest

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

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

B. Uncoil it fully every time

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

D. Only uncoil what you need

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17. What is a fire assembly point?

A. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

B. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

C. The place where the fire alarm is

D. A place where the fire brigade goes to

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18. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Dry powder

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Water

D. Foam

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

A. They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger

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

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

D. There is no specific legislation applying to them

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

A. Wear gloves and grip properly

B. Ensure you lift with a bent back

C. Ensure you wear appropriate PPE

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

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

A. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

B. Every day

C. Weekly

D. After an accident

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

A. Mechanised and human effort

B. Mechanised effort

C. Automated effort

D. Human effort

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

A. No

B. Only if it is a serious injury

C. Only in the event of a fatality

D. Yes

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25. 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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26. Most deaths on site are caused by:

A. Chemical burns

B. Falling from height

C. Vehicle movements

D. Solvent inhalation

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

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

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

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

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

B. Use the tool but work carefully and slowly

C. Use the tool but try to work quickly

D. Make up a temporary guard yourself

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

A. Weigh the article

B. Check the headroom

C. Assess the whole task

D. Kick it to see if it is stable

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

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

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

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

D. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

A. Excavation collapse

B. Falls from height

C. Being run over by plant

D. Fire

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32. What colours are fire exit signs?

A. Red and white

B. Green and white

C. Blue and white

D. Red and yellow

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33. 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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34. Ladders should be:

A. at the right angle

B. tied or footed

C. in good condition

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

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

A. Wear an extra layer of clothing to keep warm

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

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

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

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36. 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. Find out if there were any witnesses

C. Put them in the recovery position

D. Try to protect them from any further injury

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

A. in breach of legal requirements

B. his choice

C. acceptable if the holes are small

D. acceptable

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

A. on wood fires

B. on burning clothes

C. where there is a risk of electrocution

D. on burning furniture

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

A. Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes

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

C. All accidents causing any injury

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

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

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

B. Pulling is preferable to pushing

C. Pushing is preferable to pulling

D. Pushing and pulling are equally risky

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

A. Step-down generator

B. Residual current device

C. Transformer

D. Circuit breaker

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42. A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?

A. Only visit if they have made an appointment

B. Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor

C. Visit at any time

D. Only visit to interview the site manager

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43. Which of the following statements is correct?

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

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

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

D. Only the client is responsible for safety on site

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

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

B. Keep feet together and bend back

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

D. Keep feet apart and bend back

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

A. a competent person after training

B. anyone

C. the site foreman

D. any electricity company employee

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

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

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

C. Borrow a harness from a colleague

D. Make a harness from items found on site

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

A. the principal contractor

B. the client

C. the employer

D. the employee

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48. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Water

B. Foam

C. Dry powder

D. Carbon dioxide

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

A. A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres

B. A kango hammer

C. Hand digging

D. A pickaxe

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

A. By not looking directly at what you are doing

B. By wearing sunglasses

C. By squinting

D. By wearing the correct type of eye protection

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51. What is an “Improvement Notice”?

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

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

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

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

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52. Any damaged equipment must be:

A. thrown away immediately

B. labelled as “damaged” before use

C. reported to your supervisor

D. locked up so no one can use it

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53. Before picking up a load, you should:

A. ask a work mate to help you

B. bend your knees

C. assess the risks

D. choose a pair of gloves

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54. 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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55. What do the letters ACoP stand for?

A. Approved Condition of Practice

B. Accepted Code of Practice

C. Accepted Code of Provisions

D. Approved Code of Practice

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

A. the employee

B. the client

C. the employer

D. the principal contractor

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

A. Dry powder and foam

B. Carbon dioxide and dry powder

C. Foam and water

D. Water and carbon dioxide

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

A. 400 volts

B. 55 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 230 volts

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

A. One

B. Three if it is long enough

C. Two

D. One on each section of an extension ladder

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

A. Increasing insurance premiums

B. Health Notice

C. Obstruction Notice

D. Improvement Notice

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

A. the first line of defence

B. the last resort

C. the only practical measure

D. the best way to tackle the job

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62. 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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63. What do the letters CDM stand for?

A. Control of Demolition and Management Regulations

B. Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations

C. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

D. Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations

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

A. The CDM Co-ordinator

B. A competent person

C. The construction project designer

D. A visiting HSE Inspector

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

A. stop work for 30 minutes

B. switch it off and report it

C. use a CO2 extinguisher

D. pour water over it

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

A. Determine the number of people required

B. Assess the risk of the task

C. Calculate the cost of the exercise

D. Assess the time the job will take

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

A. Repair if possible and continue to use it

B. Complain to the Health and Safety Inspector

C. Report it to your supervisor

D. Get your work mate to mend it if possible

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

A. Electrical misuse

B. Misuse of plant and machinery

C. Falls from heights

D. Working in trenches/confined spaces

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

A. doesn’t change temperature

B. becomes very hot

C. becomes warm

D. becomes very cold

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

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

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

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

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

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72. 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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73. A Prohibition Notice means:

A. Work is to stop for that day only

B. The work must stop immediately

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

D. Work may continue until the end of the day

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

A. When working in excavations

B. When working on a ladder

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

D. In warm weather

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

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

B. It is a legal requirement

C. It helps the site find out what caused it

D. So that the company will be held responsible

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

A. You take time off work

B. The injury is recorded

C. You get paid for the job

D. You get help and carry on working

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78. 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. Forearms

D. Knees

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79. What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

A. Getting a friend to help you with the load

B. Lifting in the most safe and effective way

C. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

D. Using a crane or some other mechanical means

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

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

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

A. Legally binding

B. Advisory to companies and individuals

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

D. Practical advice for the employer to follow

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. It is a good idea but not essential

B. Only required on major jobs

C. Must always be done

D. Only required to be done for hazardous work

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84. What do the letters SWL stand for?

A. Safe working load

B. Satisfactory weight limit

C. Satisfactory working limit

D. Safe working level

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

A. Carry on working

B. Reduce the amount of time you use it

C. Report to your Supervisor without delay

D. Obtain new equipment when available

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

A. Raise the alarm

B. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

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

D. Leave it because you will get the blame

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

A. Carry on working

B. Get first-aid

C. Just wash it clean

D. Ask your employer to report it to the

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

A. Never – stepladders are banned

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

C. At any time

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

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

A. Head injuries

B. Vibration white finger

C. Back injuries

D. Grazes to the knees

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

A. Only when you need to

B. Only if it fits

C. As instructed by your employer

D. When you want to

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

A. A toxic escape

B. An explosion

C. An emergency

D. A fire

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

A. To the canteen for a cup of tea

B. To the site hut

C. To the fire to see what is going onv

D. To the fire assembly point

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

A. Because it will keep you warm

B. So that your mates can see you

C. Because you were told to do so

D. So road users and plant operators can see you

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94. 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 the weather is not too windy

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

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

D. wear a harness and lanyard at all times

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95. 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. 2 metres

C. 470mm

D. 950mm

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

C. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

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

A. Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy

B. Give it a try using correct lifting methods

C. Ask your mates to assist in the lift

D. Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

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

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

B. Only when you feel like it

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

D. At all times unless you are working on scaffold

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99. 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. Red and white

B. Green and white

C. Yellow and black

D. Blue and white

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

A. Cream

B. Red

C. Green

D. Black

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

A. covered over and left overnight

B. inspected by a competent person

C. filled with water then drained

D. inspected by the HSE

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102. 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 help ensure a safe system of work

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

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

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

A. Your employer

B. HSE Inspector

C. Foreman

D. Main sub-contractor

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

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

B. An unsafe act or condition

C. Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

D. Something with the potential to cause injury

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105. 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. All of the hazards mentioned

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

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106. What must be done before any work begins?

A. Geological survey

B. Soil assessment

C. Assessment of risk

D. Emergency plan

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

A. Lay the cable over wooden boards

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

C. Throw wooden boards over it

D. Don’t do anything to protect the cable

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

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

B. You should keep your back bent when lifting

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

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

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

A. See if they want a drink or a cigarette

B. Send someone for the first-aider

C. Tell them to report it to their supervisor

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

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110. When working on fragile roofs:

A. it is safe to walk on the purlins

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

C. crawling boards should always be used

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

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

A. Have the correct tools been arranged

B. Has the job been priced properly

C. Can the work be done from the outside

D. Has sufficient manpower been allocated

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112. 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 half a day

B. Over 1 day

C. Over 2 days

D. Over 7 days

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

A. Leave work for the day

B. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

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

D. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

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

A. Pretend you saw nothing

B. Discuss what to do with your workmates

C. Say nothing in case you get in trouble

D. Tell your supervisor what you saw happening

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

A. The main contractor’s diary

B. The site engineer’s day book

C. Your personal diary

D. Your employer’s accident recording system

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

A. 400 volts

B. 110 volts

C. 230 volts

D. 50 volts

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

A. 400 volts

B. 110 volts

C. 230 volts

D. 150 volts

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118. What is a HAZARD?

A. The likelihood of something going wrong

B. An accident waiting to happen

C. Something with the potential to cause harm

D. Where an accident is likely to happen

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119. What do the letters HSE stand for?

A. Health and Safety Examiner

B. Highly Safe Electrician

C. Health and Safety Exercise

D. Health and Safety Executive

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

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

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

121 / 180

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

A. Yellow

B. Red

C. Green

D. Blue

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

A. Aims and objectives of the company

B. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

C. Company Director’s home address

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

123 / 180

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

A. The capacity of the weakest individual

B. The capacity of the strongest individual

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

D. Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities

124 / 180

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

A. Leave it because you will get the blame

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

C. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

D. Raise the alarm

125 / 180

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

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

B. it does not move when you climb up it

C. the foot of the ladder is firmly wedged

D. any broken rungs are clearly marked

126 / 180

126. The Health and Safety Executive is:

A. Part of the National Health Service

B. The jury in health and safety court cases

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

D. Part of the police force

127 / 180

127. 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

128 / 180

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

A. telephone 999

B. run around looking for an alarm to sound

C. use a fire extinguisher to put it out

D. raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

129 / 180

129. When picking up an object, you should:

A. bend your back

B. bend your arms

C. bend your knees

D. wear a back brace

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130. 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 weakest arm

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

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

131 / 180

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

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

B. The boom of the machine

C. A secure anchorage point inside the platform

D. A nearby pipe or scaffold

132 / 180

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

A. Electrocution

B. Strikes by moving vehicles

C. Trench collapses

D. Slips, trips and falls

133 / 180

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

A. Assess the weight

B. Bend your knees

C. Keep a straight back

D. Put on gloves

134 / 180

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

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

B. It’s the law

C. So that someone can be disciplined

D. To make the figures look good

135 / 180

135. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

A. When there is a risk of a foot injury

B. Only when working outdoors

C. Only when working on scaffolds

D. Only if the site conditions are wet

136 / 180

136. Ladders should not be painted because:

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

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

C. regular repainting will be necessary

D. the paint will make them slippery to use

137 / 180

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

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

B. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

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

138 / 180

138. Who should you report serious accidents to?

A. Your workmate

B. Your employer or supervisor

C. The police

D. The ambulance service

139 / 180

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

A. Things you must not do

B. The hazards in the area

C. Where the nearest fire exit is

D. Things you must do

140 / 180

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

A. Falling from heights

B. Trench collapses

C. Electrical accident

D. Being hit by falling objects

141 / 180

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

A. Carry it all the way

B. Drag it all the way

C. Get someone else to do it for you

D. Use a barrow or trolley

142 / 180

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

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

B. A professionally approved guide book on regulations

C. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

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

143 / 180

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

A. Water, carbon dioxide or dry powder

B. Water, foam or dry powder

C. Water, carbon dioxide or foam

D. Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder

144 / 180

144. A scaffold tower must be erected by:

A. The hire company who supply it

B. Senior site staff

C. A trained and competent person

D. The site foreman

145 / 180

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

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

B. Send someone for the first-aider

C. Use a clean handkerchief to try and remove it

D. Take your workmate to the supervisor

146 / 180

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

A. To the fire assembly point

B. To the site hut

C. To the canteen for a cup of tea

D. To the fire to see what is going on

147 / 180

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

A. Company Safety Officer

B. Managing Director

C. Site Manager

D. Company Secretary

148 / 180

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

A. Tying it to a suitable point

B. Using an effective ladder stability device

C. Having the ladder footed

D. Wedging the ladder (eg against a wall)

149 / 180

149. 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

150 / 180

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

A. Safe passage to a secure place of safety

B. Safe passage to the ground from height

C. Safe passage to the open air

D. Safe passage to the rest area

151 / 180

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

A. If there is a breach of legal requirements

B. Through the prosecution office

C. Only between Monday and Friday on site

D. By warrant through the police

152 / 180

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

A. The weather conditions

B. Your National Insurance Number

C. The date and time the accident occurred

D. Your date of birth

153 / 180

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

A. Tape it up

B. Do not use it, tell your supervisor

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

D. Cut the bad bit out

154 / 180

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

A. by the foreman

B. by the user

C. By the manufacturer

D. by the Safety Officer

155 / 180

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

A. Treat an unconscious patient

B. Control bleeding

C. Give resuscitation

D. Give medicines to patients without authorisation

156 / 180

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

A. a competent person after training

B. any electricity company employee

C. anyone

D. the site foreman

157 / 180

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

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

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

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

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

158 / 180

158. 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. Try to give the casualty a drink

C. Attend to any broken bones

D. Send for help

159 / 180

159. 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 destroyed on site with other non-essential documents

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

D. They are kept safe by the employer

160 / 180

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

A. Contact a first aider

B. Inform the HSE

C. Tell the casualty to visit their

D. Try and find out what happened

161 / 180

161. 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

162 / 180

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

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

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

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

D. To help ensure a safe system of work

163 / 180

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

A. Dragging it all the way

B. Getting someone to assist you over the distance

C. Carrying it anyway

D. Advising your supervisor

164 / 180

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

A. He thinks you have got nothing better to do

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

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

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

165 / 180

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

A. 1 out for every 3 up

B. 4 out for every 1 up

C. 1 out for every 1 up

D. 1 out for every 4 up

166 / 180

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

A. How much will it cost

B. How much working space will be wasted

C. The likely types of injury

D. Whether the local ambulance service can be used

167 / 180

167. 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. Telling them verbally when they start work for them

D. E-mailing the information to them

168 / 180

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

A. Triangular bandages

B. Disposable gloves

C. Safety pins

D. Pain killers

169 / 180

169. 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 fire extinguishers are kept

D. A place where the fire brigade goes to

170 / 180

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

A. Every day

B. Every time you use it

C. At least once a year

D. Once a week

171 / 180

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

A. They employ five people or more

B. A contract commences

C. The safety representative requests it

D. The HSE notifies them

172 / 180

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

A. Water

B. Powder

C. Carbon dioxide

D. Foam

173 / 180

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

A. Self contained breathing apparatus

B. Compressed airline breathing helmet

C. Positive pressure powered respirator

D. Half mask dust respirator

174 / 180

174. 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

175 / 180

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

A. Its colour

B. Its size and condition

C. Its weight

D. Its centre of gravity

176 / 180

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

A. Every two years

B. Every three years

C. Every six months

D. Every four years

177 / 180

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

A. Trained and competent

B. 18 years old or over

C. 21 years old or over

D. 16 years old or over

178 / 180

178. 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

179 / 180

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

A. An HSE inspector

B. An insurance company

C. A doctor

D. A workmate

180 / 180

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

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

B. Send for the first-aider

C. Help them to the cabin or mess hut

D. Bandage their legs together

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