HSE Levels 1,2,3 Competence 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. When picking up an object, you should:

A. bend your knees

B. bend your arms

C. wear a back brace

D. bend your back

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

D. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

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3. A scaffold tower must be erected by:

A. Senior site staff

B. The hire company who supply it

C. The site foreman

D. A trained and competent person

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

A. Residual current device

B. Circuit breaker

C. Transformer

D. Step-down generator

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

A. After an accident

B. Weekly

C. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

D. Every day

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6. While digging a trench, you uncover a length of yellow marker tape at a depth of about 150mm. What does the presence of the marker tape mean?

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

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

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

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

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

A. Obstruction Notice

B. Increasing insurance premiums

C. Improvement Notice

D. Health Notice

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

A. A pickaxe

B. A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres

C. A kango hammer

D. Hand digging

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9. Any damaged equipment must be:

A. labelled as “damaged” before use

B. thrown away immediately

C. reported to your supervisor

D. locked up so no one can use it

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

A. Contact a first aider

B. Try and find out what happened

C. Tell the casualty to visit their

D. Inform the HSE

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

A. Blue

B. Green

C. Yellow

D. Red

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

A. pour water over it

B. switch it off and report it

C. stop work for 30 minutes

D. use a CO2 extinguisher

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

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

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

A. Put them in the recovery position

B. Send someone for the first-aider

C. Try to protect them from any further injury

D. Find out if there were any witnesses

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

A. Your employer

B. Foreman

C. HSE Inspector

D. Main sub-contractor

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

A. Carrying it anyway

B. Getting someone to assist you over the distance

C. Advising your supervisor

D. Dragging it all the way

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

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

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

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

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

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19. 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, provided you have a mate with you

C. wear a harness and lanyard at all times

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

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20. What is a fire assembly point?

A. A place where the fire brigade goes to

B. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

C. The place where the fire alarm is

D. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

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

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

B. At any time

C. Never – stepladders are banned

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

A. by the user

B. By the manufacturer

C. by the foreman

D. by the Safety Officer

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

A. It’s the law

B. To make the figures look good

C. So that someone can be disciplined

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

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

A. Trench collapses

B. Being hit by falling objects

C. Falling from heights

D. Electrical accident

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

C. All accidents causing any injury

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

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

A. filled with water then drained

B. covered over and left overnight

C. inspected by a competent person

D. inspected by the HSE

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

A. Another employee

B. The client for the project

C. The emergency services

D. Your supervisor or employer

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

A. Pretend you saw nothing

B. Tell your supervisor what you saw happening

C. Say nothing in case you get in trouble

D. Discuss what to do with your workmates

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29. Which of the following statements is correct?

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

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

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

D. Only the client is responsible for safety on site

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

A. Being run over by plant

B. Excavation collapse

C. Fire

D. Falls from height

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31. 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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32. 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. Get first-aid

D. Carry on working

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33. 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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34. When can you work from a ladder?

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

B. When it is long enough

C. When not being used for access

D. When it is available

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35. 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 rest area

D. Safe passage to the open air

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

A. Warn other people about the piece of hot metal

B. Cover the burn with something dry

C. Rub some cream or Vaseline into the burn

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

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37. When working on fragile roofs:

A. crawling boards should always be used

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

C. it is safe to walk on the purlins

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

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

A. 2 metres

B. 950mm

C. 910mm

D. 470mm

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

A. 400 volts

B. 110 volts

C. 50 volts

D. 230 volts

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

A. The HSAWA 1974 requires it

B. The Social Security Act requires it

C. The trade unions require it

D. The principal contractor gives them work on site

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

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

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

C. There is no specific legislation applying to them

D. They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger

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

A. Once a week

B. Every time you use it

C. At least once a year

D. Every day

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

A. Has the job been priced properly

B. Have the correct tools been arranged

C. Has sufficient manpower been allocated

D. Can the work be done from the outside

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

A. A contract commences

B. The HSE notifies them

C. They employ five people or more

D. The safety representative requests it

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

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

B. Telling them verbally when they start work for them

C. Making them read the company health and safety policy

D. E-mailing the information to them

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

A. Adequate rest periods

B. Suitable transport to work

C. Payment for work done

D. A safe place of work

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

A. Chest

B. Knees

C. Forearms

D. Back

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

A. The site’s fire marshal

B. Your supervisor

C. The main contractor’s site agent

D. The resident site engineer

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49. What do the letters SWL stand for?

A. Satisfactory working limit

B. Satisfactory weight limit

C. Safe working load

D. Safe working level

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

A. Employees only

B. Employers only

C. The general public

D. All people at work

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

A. Send for help

B. Try to start the casualty breathing

C. Try to give the casualty a drink

D. Attend to any broken bones

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

A. By squinting

B. By wearing sunglasses

C. By not looking directly at what you are doing

D. By wearing the correct type of eye protection

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53. The Health and Safety Executive is:

A. Part of the police force

B. Part of the National Health Service

C. The jury in health and safety court cases

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

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

A. Do not use it, tell your supervisor

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

C. Cut the bad bit out

D. Tape it up

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55. 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. A place where the fire brigade goes to

D. The place where the fire alarm is

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

A. The likely types of injury

B. Whether the local ambulance service can be used

C. How much will it cost

D. How much working space will be wasted

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

A. Legally binding

B. Practical advice for the employer to follow

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

D. Advisory to companies and individuals

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

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

B. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

C. Aims and objectives of the company

D. Company Director’s home address

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59. 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 that the client will pay for the work

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

D. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

A. telephone 999

B. use a fire extinguisher to put it out

C. run around looking for an alarm to sound

D. raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

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61. What do the letters ACoP stand for?

A. Accepted Code of Practice

B. Approved Code of Practice

C. Accepted Code of Provisions

D. Approved Condition of Practice

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62. 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. So that the company will be held responsible

D. It helps the site find out what caused it

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

A. Dry powder

B. Water

C. Carbon Dioxide

D. Foam

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

A. Send someone for the first-aider

B. Ask them if they want something to eat

C. Help them to find somewhere comfortable to sit

D. Go and find them something to drink

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65. A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?

A. Visit at any time

B. Only visit to interview the site manager

C. Only visit if they have made an appointment

D. Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor

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

A. acceptable if the holes are small

B. acceptable

C. his choice

D. in breach of legal requirements

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

A. An unsafe act or condition

B. Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

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

D. Something with the potential to cause injury

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

A. Borrow a harness from a colleague

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. Make a harness from items found on site

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

A. An emergency

B. A toxic escape

C. An explosion

D. A fire

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

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

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

C. They are kept safe by the employer

D. They are sent to the Health and Safety Executive

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

A. Safety pins

B. Disposable gloves

C. Triangular bandages

D. Pain killers

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72. 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 best way to tackle the job

D. the last resort

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

A. A secure anchorage point inside the platform

B. A nearby pipe or scaffold

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

D. The boom of the machine

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75. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Dry powder

C. Water

D. Foam

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

A. So road users and plant operators can see you

B. So that your mates can see you

C. Because it will keep you warm

D. Because you were told to do so

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

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

B. He thinks you have got nothing better to do

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

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

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

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

B. the HSE must supervise the work covered by 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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79. How often should a first-aider qualified in First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) receive retraining?

A. Every three years

B. Every two years

C. Every four years

D. Every six months

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80. What do the letters CDM stand for?

A. Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations

B. Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations

C. Control of Demolition and Management Regulations

D. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

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

A. becomes very hot

B. becomes very cold

C. doesn’t change temperature

D. becomes warm

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82. 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 supervisor or employer

C. Carry on working as best you can

D. Tell your working companion

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

A. 21 years old or over

B. Trained and competent

C. 18 years old or over

D. 16 years old or over

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

A. on burning furniture

B. on burning clothes

C. where there is a risk of electrocution

D. on wood fires

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85. What is an “Improvement Notice”?

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

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

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

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

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

A. Only if it is a serious injury

B. No

C. Only in the event of a fatality

D. Yes

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

A. Strikes by moving vehicles

B. Electrocution

C. Trench collapses

D. Slips, trips and falls

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

A. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

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

C. Leave work for the day

D. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

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

A. the employee

B. the employer

C. the client

D. the principal contractor

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

A. any electricity company employee

B. a competent person after training

C. anyone

D. the site foreman

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91. What must be done before any work begins?

A. Geological survey

B. Soil assessment

C. Emergency plan

D. Assessment of risk

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

A. A doctor

B. An HSE inspector

C. An insurance company

D. A workmate

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

A. Carbon dioxide and dry powder

B. Foam and water

C. Water and carbon dioxide

D. Dry powder and foam

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

A. any broken rungs are clearly marked

B. the foot of the ladder is firmly wedged

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

D. it does not move when you climb up it

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

A. Report to your Supervisor without delay

B. Carry on working

C. Obtain new equipment when available

D. Reduce the amount of time you use it

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96. 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 apart and bend back

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

D. Keep feet together and bend back

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

A. The hazards in the area

B. Things you must not do

C. Things you must do

D. Where the nearest fire exit is

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98. What colours are fire exit signs?

A. Blue and white

B. Green and white

C. Red and yellow

D. Red and white

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

A. Use a clean handkerchief to try and remove it

B. Take your workmate to the supervisor

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

D. Send someone for the first-aider

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

A. To help ensure a safe system 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 enable tools and equipment to be properly checked before the commencement of work

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

A. Calculate the cost of the exercise

B. Assess the risk of the task

C. Assess the time the job will take

D. Determine the number of people required

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

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

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

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

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

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103. 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 help ensure a safe system of work

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

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104. Before picking up a load, you should:

A. bend your knees

B. ask a work mate to help you

C. assess the risks

D. choose a pair of gloves

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105. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Water

B. Foam

C. Dry powder

D. Carbon dioxide

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

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

B. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

C. Raise the alarm

D. Leave it because you will get the blame

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107. 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 broken wrist

D. A fractured arm

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

A. Green

B. Red

C. Black

D. Cream

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110. 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 do not need to wear your helmet

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

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

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111. Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

A. is a piece of paper required by law

B. prevents accidents

C. is a means of analysing what might go wrong

D. isn’t particularly useful

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

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

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

C. Wear an extra layer of clothing to keep warm

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

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

A. anyone

B. a competent person after training

C. any electricity company employee

D. the site foreman

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

A. Back injuries

B. Grazes to the knees

C. Head injuries

D. Vibration white finger

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115. 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 you are working on scaffold

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

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

A. Its weight

B. Its size and condition

C. Its centre of gravity

D. Its colour

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

A. 110 volts

B. 150 volts

C. 400 volts

D. 230 volts

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

A. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

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

C. Raise the alarm

D. Leave it because you will get the blame

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

A. Complain to the Health and Safety Inspector

B. Get your work mate to mend it if possible

C. Report it to your supervisor

D. Repair if possible and continue to use it

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

A. If there is a breach of legal requirements

B. By warrant through the police

C. Through the prosecution office

D. Only between Monday and Friday on site

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

A. Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities

B. The capacity of the weakest individual

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

D. The capacity of the strongest individual

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122. 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. Throw wooden boards over it

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

D. Lay the cable over wooden boards

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

A. All women are equally capable

B. All people are different

C. Young men are weak

D. All men are equally capable

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

A. The site’s fire marshal

B. Your supervisor

C. The resident site engineer

D. The main contractor’s site agent

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125. Ladders should be:

A. tied or footed

B. at the right angle

C. in good condition

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

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

A. 1 out for every 4 up

B. 1 out for every 3 up

C. 1 out for every 1 up

D. 4 out for every 1 up

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

A. As instructed by your employer

B. When you want to

C. Only when you need to

D. Only if it fits

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

A. Yellow and black

B. Red and white

C. Blue and white

D. Green and white

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

A. Site Manager

B. Company Safety Officer

C. Managing Director

D. Company Secretary

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

A. To establish the cost of any damage incurred

B. To establish what injuries were sustained

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

D. To find out who is at fault

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

A. Get someone else to do it for you

B. Drag it all the way

C. Carry it all the way

D. Use a barrow or trolley

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

A. Assess the whole task

B. Kick it to see if it is stable

C. Check the headroom

D. Weigh the article

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

A. Leave the site immediately

B. Ensure your work mates are all accounted for

C. Obey the site emergency procedure

D. Phone the HSE Inspectorate

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

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

B. Keep the load away from the body

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

D. When lifting you should bend your back

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135. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

A. When there is a risk of a foot injury

B. Only when working on scaffolds

C. Only when working outdoors

D. Only if the site conditions are wet

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

A. All of the hazards mentioned

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

C. There may not be sufficient working space

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

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

A. One on each section of an extension ladder

B. Three if it is long enough

C. Two

D. One

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138. What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

A. Getting a friend to help you with the load

B. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

C. Using a crane or some other mechanical means

D. Lifting in the most safe and effective way

139 / 180

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

A. Positive pressure powered respirator

B. Half mask dust respirator

C. Compressed airline breathing helmet

D. Self contained breathing apparatus

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

A. Boredom

B. Getting wet through

C. Not enough time for the job to be done

D. Build up of harmful gases

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

A. When working on a ladder

B. In warm weather

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

D. When working in excavations

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

A. Help them to the cabin or mess hut

B. Send for the first-aider

C. Bandage their legs together

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

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143. Who should you report serious accidents to?

A. Your workmate

B. The ambulance service

C. The police

D. Your employer or supervisor

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

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

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145. What is a HAZARD?

A. Where an accident is likely to happen

B. The likelihood of something going wrong

C. Something with the potential to cause harm

D. An accident waiting to happen

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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 fire to see what is going on

D. To the canteen for a cup of tea

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

A. Human effort

B. Automated effort

C. Mechanised and human effort

D. Mechanised effort

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

A. Send for the first-aider

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

C. Help them to lift the box

D. Find them somewhere comfortable to sit and rest

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

A. The site engineer’s day book

B. The main contractor’s diary

C. Your personal diary

D. Your employer’s accident recording system

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

A. It may corrode the ladder

B. It will stain the aluminium

C. It will stain your clothes

D. The ladder may become statically

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

A. Give it a try using correct lifting methods

B. Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

C. Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy

D. Ask your mates to assist in the lift

152 / 180

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

A. the client

B. the employer

C. the principal contractor

D. the employee

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

A. The date and time the accident occurred

B. Your date of birth

C. The weather conditions

D. Your National Insurance Number

154 / 180

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

A. To the canteen for a cup of tea

B. To the fire to see what is going onv

C. To the site hut

D. To the fire assembly point

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

A. Make up a temporary guard yourself

B. Use the tool but try to work quickly

C. Use the tool but work carefully and slowly

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

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156. What do the letters HSE stand for?

A. Health and Safety Executive

B. Highly Safe Electrician

C. Health and Safety Examiner

D. Health and Safety Exercise

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

A. Keep a straight back

B. Bend your knees

C. Put on gloves

D. Assess the weight

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

A. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

B. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

C. Leave work for the day

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

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

A. 110 volts

B. 12 volts

C. 24 volts

D. 230 volts

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

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

B. Pushing and pulling are equally risky

C. Pulling is preferable to pushing

D. Pushing is preferable to pulling

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

A. Where to hold the load when lifting

B. How to lift the load

C. What the weight of the load is

D. Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

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

A. Must always be done

B. Only required on major jobs

C. Only required to be done for hazardous work

D. It is a good idea but not essential

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. You get help and carry on working

B. You get paid for the job

C. You take time off work

D. The injury is recorded

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

A. Give resuscitation

B. Give medicines to patients without authorisation

C. Treat an unconscious patient

D. Control bleeding

167 / 180

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

A. only work dead

B. carry out a risk assessment

C. do as the client demands

D. only work live

169 / 180

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

A. Electrical misuse

B. Falls from heights

C. Working in trenches/confined spaces

D. Misuse of plant and machinery

170 / 180

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

A. Foam

B. Powder

C. Carbon dioxide

D. Water

171 / 180

171. 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 wear appropriate PPE

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

D. Ensure you lift with a bent back

172 / 180

172. 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

173 / 180

173. 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. Using a gas detector

D. Looking for toxic gases

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

A. Keeping the job going

B. Keeping the areas open to the public

C. Preventing complaints from the public

D. The danger of falling materials

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

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

B. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

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

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176. 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 2 days

C. Over 7 days

D. Over 1 day

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177. Most deaths on site are caused by:

A. Falling from height

B. Chemical burns

C. Vehicle movements

D. Solvent inhalation

178 / 180

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

A. Using an effective ladder stability device

B. Tying it to a suitable point

C. Having the ladder footed

D. Wedging the ladder (eg against a wall)

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179. 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. Plan to carry out the job in short bursts

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

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

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

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180. 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. the paint will make them slippery to use

D. regular repainting will be necessary

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