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

A. Blue and white

B. Red and white

C. Yellow and black

D. Green and white

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

A. Assess the time the job will take

B. Assess the risk of the task

C. Determine the number of people required

D. Calculate the cost of the exercise

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

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

B. At any time

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

D. Never – stepladders are banned

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

A. No

B. Yes

C. Only if it is a serious injury

D. Only in the event of a fatality

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

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

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

A. Managing Director

B. Company Safety Officer

C. Company Secretary

D. Site Manager

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

A. Bend your knees

B. Put on gloves

C. Keep a straight back

D. Assess the weight

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

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

B. Keep feet apart and bend back

C. Keep feet together and bend back

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

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

A. Using an effective ladder stability device

B. Having the ladder footed

C. Wedging the ladder (eg against a wall)

D. Tying it to a suitable point

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12. What do the letters SWL stand for?

A. Satisfactory weight limit

B. Safe working level

C. Safe working load

D. Satisfactory working limit

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

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

B. Uncoil it fully every time

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

D. Only uncoil what you need

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

A. To the fire to see what is going onv

B. To the fire assembly point

C. To the canteen for a cup of tea

D. To the site hut

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15. What is a fire assembly point?

A. The place where the fire alarm is

B. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

C. A place where the fire brigade goes to

D. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

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

A. Tape it up

B. Cut the bad bit out

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

D. Do not use it, tell your supervisor

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

A. Your date of birth

B. The weather conditions

C. Your National Insurance Number

D. The date and time the accident occurred

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

A. any broken rungs are clearly marked

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

C. it does not move when you climb up it

D. the foot of the ladder is firmly wedged

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19. 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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20. 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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21. Which of the following is advisable when lifting a load manually?

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

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

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

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

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

A. Ask your mates to assist in the lift

B. Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy

C. Give it a try using correct lifting methods

D. Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

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

A. Young men are weak

B. All people are different

C. All women are equally capable

D. All men are equally capable

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

A. A fire

B. An explosion

C. An emergency

D. A toxic escape

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26. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

A. Only when working outdoors

B. Only if the site conditions are wet

C. Only when working on scaffolds

D. When there is a risk of a foot injury

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

A. As instructed by your employer

B. When you want to

C. Only if it fits

D. Only when you need to

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

A. 1 out for every 1 up

B. 1 out for every 4 up

C. 4 out for every 1 up

D. 1 out for every 3 up

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

A. Water

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Powder

D. Foam

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31. When picking up an object, you should:

A. bend your back

B. wear a back brace

C. bend your arms

D. bend your knees

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

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

D. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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33. 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

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

A. The CDM Co-ordinator

B. The construction project designer

C. A visiting HSE Inspector

D. A competent person

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

A. raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

B. use a fire extinguisher to put it out

C. run around looking for an alarm to sound

D. telephone 999

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

A. Treat an unconscious patient

B. Give medicines to patients without authorisation

C. Control bleeding

D. Give resuscitation

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37. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Water

B. Dry powder

C. Carbon dioxide

D. Foam

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

A. The hazards in the area

B. Where the nearest fire exit is

C. Things you must do

D. Things you must not do

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

A. Aims and objectives of the company

B. Company Director’s home address

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

D. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

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

A. covered over and left overnight

B. inspected by a competent person

C. inspected by the HSE

D. filled with water then drained

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

A. 21 years old or over

B. 16 years old or over

C. 18 years old or over

D. Trained and competent

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

A. When lifting you should bend your back

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

C. Keep the load away from the body

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

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

A. Report to your Supervisor without delay

B. Reduce the amount of time you use it

C. Obtain new equipment when available

D. Carry on working

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

A. Pain killers

B. Safety pins

C. Disposable gloves

D. Triangular bandages

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

A. Water

B. Foam

C. Carbon Dioxide

D. Dry powder

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46. 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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47. 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 enable tools and equipment to be properly checked before the commencement of work

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

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48. Most deaths on site are caused by:

A. Vehicle movements

B. Chemical burns

C. Falling from height

D. Solvent inhalation

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49. 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. 470mm

C. 950mm

D. 2 metres

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

A. By wearing sunglasses

B. By wearing the correct type of eye protection

C. By squinting

D. By not looking directly at what you are doing

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

A. Cream

B. Red

C. Black

D. Green

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

A. becomes very hot

B. doesn’t change temperature

C. becomes warm

D. becomes very cold

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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. Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

A. prevents accidents

B. isn’t particularly useful

C. is a piece of paper required by law

D. is a means of analysing what might go wrong

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

A. Transformer

B. Residual current device

C. Circuit breaker

D. Step-down generator

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

A. Its centre of gravity

B. Its weight

C. Its colour

D. Its size and condition

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

A. Your supervisor or employer

B. Another employee

C. The client for the project

D. The emergency services

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

A. So that your mates can see you

B. Because you were told to do so

C. So road users and plant operators can see you

D. Because it will keep you warm

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

A. Strikes by moving vehicles

B. Trench collapses

C. Electrocution

D. Slips, trips and falls

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

A. Don’t do anything to protect the cable

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

C. Lay the cable over wooden boards

D. Throw wooden boards over it

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

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

B. They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger

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

D. There is no specific legislation applying to them

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

A. A professionally approved guide book on regulations

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

C. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

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

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

A. Advise your doctor of your injury

B. Tell your working companion

C. Carry on working as best you can

D. Tell your supervisor or employer

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

A. Looking for toxic gases

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

C. Sniffing the atmosphere after entry

D. Using a gas detector

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

A. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

B. Weekly

C. Every day

D. After an accident

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

A. Only required to be done for hazardous work

B. Only required on major jobs

C. Must always be done

D. It is a good idea but not essential

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

A. 230 volts

B. 400 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 150 volts

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

A. Help them to lift the box

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

C. Find them somewhere comfortable to sit and rest

D. Send for the first-aider

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

A. Tell the casualty to visit their

B. Inform the HSE

C. Try and find out what happened

D. Contact a first aider

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

A. Take your workmate to the supervisor

B. Use a clean handkerchief to try and remove it

C. Send someone for the first-aider

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

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

A. Send for help

B. Try to give the casualty a drink

C. Attend to any broken bones

D. Try to start the casualty breathing

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

A. the site foreman

B. a competent person after training

C. any electricity company employee

D. anyone

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

A. The HSAWA 1974 requires it

B. The trade unions require it

C. The Social Security Act requires it

D. The principal contractor gives them work on site

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

A. To make the figures look good

B. It’s the law

C. So that someone can be disciplined

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

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

A. The HSE notifies them

B. They employ five people or more

C. A contract commences

D. The safety representative requests it

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

A. Human effort

B. Mechanised effort

C. Mechanised and human effort

D. Automated effort

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78. Any damaged equipment must be:

A. thrown away immediately

B. locked up so no one can use it

C. labelled as “damaged” before use

D. reported to your supervisor

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79. 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. Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

C. An unsafe act or condition

D. Something with the potential to cause injury

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

A. In warm weather

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

C. When working in excavations

D. When working on a ladder

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

A. Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

B. Where to hold the load when lifting

C. How to lift the load

D. What the weight of the load is

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82. What do the letters ACoP stand for?

A. Accepted Code of Practice

B. Accepted Code of Provisions

C. Approved Code of Practice

D. Approved Condition of Practice

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

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

B. 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 all work from then on

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

A. Temporary loss of eyesight

B. A fractured finger

C. A fractured arm

D. A broken wrist

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

A. Make a harness from items found on site

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

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

D. Borrow a harness from a colleague

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

A. The main contractor’s site agent

B. The resident site engineer

C. The site’s fire marshal

D. Your supervisor

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

A. only work live

B. do as the client demands

C. carry out a risk assessment

D. only work dead

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

A. Obstruction Notice

B. Improvement Notice

C. Increasing insurance premiums

D. Health Notice

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

A. by the user

B. by the foreman

C. By the manufacturer

D. by the Safety Officer

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

A. It helps the site find out what caused it

B. It is a legal requirement

C. So that the company will be held responsible

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

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

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

B. You should keep your back bent when lifting

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

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

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93. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Dry powder

B. Water

C. Carbon dioxide

D. Foam

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

A. Advisory to companies and individuals

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

C. Legally binding

D. Practical advice for the employer to follow

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

A. 24 volts

B. 230 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 12 volts

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

A. The general public

B. Employers only

C. All people at work

D. Employees only

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

A. Pretend you saw nothing

B. Say nothing in case you get in trouble

C. Discuss what to do with your workmates

D. Tell your supervisor what you saw happening

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98. When can you work from a ladder?

A. When it is available

B. When not being used for access

C. When it is long enough

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

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

A. At least once a year

B. Every day

C. Every time you use it

D. Once a week

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

A. A safe place of work

B. Adequate rest periods

C. Payment for work done

D. Suitable transport to work

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

A. Misuse of plant and machinery

B. Falls from heights

C. Electrical misuse

D. Working in trenches/confined spaces

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

A. A secure anchorage point inside the platform

B. The boom of the machine

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

D. A nearby pipe or scaffold

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103. 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. wear a harness and lanyard at all times

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

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

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

A. The ladder may become statically

B. It will stain the aluminium

C. It may corrode the ladder

D. It will stain your clothes

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

A. Telling them verbally when they start work for them

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

C. Making them read the company health and safety policy

D. E-mailing the information to them

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

A. Wear gloves and grip properly

B. Ensure you lift with a bent back

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

D. Ensure you wear appropriate PPE

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

A. Half mask dust respirator

B. Positive pressure powered respirator

C. Compressed airline breathing helmet

D. Self contained breathing apparatus

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108. 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 only practical measure

C. the last resort

D. the best way to tackle the job

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

A. Foam and water

B. Carbon dioxide and dry powder

C. Dry powder and foam

D. Water and carbon dioxide

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

A. Only between Monday and Friday on site

B. If there is a breach of legal requirements

C. Through the prosecution office

D. By warrant through the police

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111. 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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112. 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. acceptable if the holes are small

C. his choice

D. acceptable

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

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

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114. 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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115. What action should you take if you discover a fire?

A. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

B. Raise the alarm

C. Leave it because you will get the blame

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

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116. A Prohibition Notice means:

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

B. The work must stop immediately

C. Work may continue until the end of the day

D. Work is to stop for that day only

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

A. Water, carbon dioxide or dry powder

B. Water, carbon dioxide or foam

C. Water, foam or dry powder

D. Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder

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

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

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119. 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 an HSE/local authority Inspector to enforce compliance with health and safety legislation

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

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

A. Have the correct tools been arranged

B. Has sufficient manpower been allocated

C. Can the work be done from the outside

D. Has the job been priced properly

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

A. See if they want a drink or a cigarette

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

C. Tell them to report it to their supervisor

D. Send someone for the first-aider

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122. Who should you report serious accidents to?

A. The ambulance service

B. The police

C. Your employer or supervisor

D. Your workmate

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

A. Getting wet through

B. Build up of harmful gases

C. Not enough time for the job to be done

D. Boredom

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

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

B. All accidents causing any injury

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

D. Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes

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

A. Just wash it clean

B. Ask your employer to report it to the

C. Carry on working

D. Get first-aid

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126. A scaffold tower must be erected by:

A. A trained and competent person

B. The site foreman

C. Senior site staff

D. The hire company who supply it

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

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

D. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

A. Falling from heights

B. Being hit by falling objects

C. Trench collapses

D. Electrical accident

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129. When working on fragile roofs:

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

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

C. it is safe to walk on the purlins

D. crawling boards should always be used

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

C. Send for the first-aider

D. Bandage their legs together

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

A. Leave work for the day

B. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

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

D. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

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

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

B. All of the hazards mentioned

C. There may not be sufficient working space

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

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

A. Forearms

B. Knees

C. Back

D. Chest

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135. The Health and Safety Executive is:

A. Part of the police force

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 National Health Service

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

A. Safe passage to the ground from height

B. Safe passage to the open air

C. Safe passage to the rest area

D. Safe passage to a secure place of safety

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

A. Blue

B. Red

C. Green

D. Yellow

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

A. Raise the alarm

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

C. Leave it because you will get the blame

D. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

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139. 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 help ensure a safe system of work

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

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

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140. Ladders should be:

A. in good condition

B. at the right angle

C. tied or footed

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

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141. What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

A. Getting a friend to help you with the load

B. Using a crane or some other mechanical means

C. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

D. Lifting in the most safe and effective way

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

A. Pushing is preferable to pulling

B. Pulling is preferable to pushing

C. Pushing and pulling are equally risky

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

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

A. Drag it all the way

B. Use a barrow or trolley

C. Get someone else to do it for you

D. Carry it all the way

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145. 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 on the strongest arm

C. Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you

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

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

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

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

C. He thinks you have got nothing better to do

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. 50 volts

B. 230 volts

C. 400 volts

D. 110 volts

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

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

B. They are kept safe by the employer

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

D. They are sent to the Health and Safety Executive

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

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

B. Plan to carry out the job in short bursts

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

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

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

A. HSE Inspector

B. Foreman

C. Your employer

D. Main sub-contractor

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152. 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. the site foreman

D. anyone

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153. 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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154. Ladders should not be painted because:

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

B. the paint will make them slippery to use

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

D. regular repainting will be necessary

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155. 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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156. 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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157. How often should a first-aider qualified in First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) receive retraining?

A. Every six months

B. Every two years

C. Every three years

D. Every four years

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

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

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

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159. What do the letters CDM stand for?

A. Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations

B. Control of Demolition and Management Regulations

C. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

D. Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations

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

A. The resident site engineer

B. Your supervisor

C. The site’s fire marshal

D. The main contractor’s site agent

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

A. Two

B. One

C. Three if it is long enough

D. One on each section of an extension ladder

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

A. the employer

B. the principal contractor

C. the employee

D. the client

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

A. After an accident

B. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

C. Weekly

D. Every day

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

A. How much working space will be wasted

B. How much will it cost

C. The likely types of injury

D. Whether the local ambulance service can be used

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

A. The capacity of the strongest individual

B. The capacity of the weakest 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

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166. What must be done before any work begins?

A. Assessment of risk

B. Emergency plan

C. Geological survey

D. Soil assessment

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

A. Your employer’s accident recording system

B. The main contractor’s diary

C. Your personal diary

D. The site engineer’s day book

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168. What is a fire assembly point?

A. The place where the fire alarm is

B. A place where the fire brigade goes to

C. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

D. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

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

A. Grazes to the knees

B. Back injuries

C. Head injuries

D. Vibration white finger

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

A. Check the headroom

B. Assess the whole task

C. Kick it to see if it is stable

D. Weigh the article

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

A. 400 volts

B. 55 volts

C. 230 volts

D. 110 volts

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172. 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

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

A. Repair if possible and continue to use it

B. Report it to your supervisor

C. Complain to the Health and Safety Inspector

D. Get your work mate to mend it if possible

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

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

B. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

C. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

D. Leave work for the day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B. You must continue to wear your helmet

C. You do not need to wear your helmet

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

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

A. Being run over by plant

B. Fire

C. Excavation collapse

D. Falls from height

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

A. To the fire assembly point

B. To the canteen for a cup of tea

C. To the site hut

D. To the fire to see what is going on

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

A. Keeping the areas open to the public

B. Keeping the job going

C. Preventing complaints from the public

D. The danger of falling materials

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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. Put their hand in cold water if it is available

C. Warn other people about the piece of hot metal

D. Cover the burn with something dry

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