HSE Levels 1,2,3 Competence Examination.

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

2. Before picking up a load, you should:

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

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

12. What do the letters SWL stand for?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20. A scaffold tower must be erected by:

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

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

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

24. Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

36. 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:

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

38. What do the letters ACoP stand for?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

49. What must be done before any work begins?

50. Most deaths on site are caused by:

51. Which of the following statements is correct?

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

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

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

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

56. When working on fragile roofs:

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

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

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

60. The Health and Safety Executive is:

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

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

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

64. What do the letters HSE stand for?

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

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

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

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

69. Ladders should be:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

79. When can you work from a ladder?

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

81. What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

82. What is a fire assembly point?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

90. What is a fire assembly point?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

98. What colours are fire exit signs?

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

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

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

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

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

104. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

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

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

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

108. What is a HAZARD?

109. When picking up an object, you should:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

120. 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:

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

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

123. Any damaged equipment must be:

124. A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?

125. What do the letters CDM stand for?

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

127. 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?

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

129. A Prohibition Notice means:

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

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

132. Who should you report serious accidents to?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

141. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

149. What is an “Improvement Notice”?

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

151. 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”?

152. 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

161. 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:

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

163. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

177. 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?

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

179. Ladders should not be painted because:

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