HSE Levels 1,2,3 Competence Examination.

HSE Levels 1,2,3 Proficiency Examination.

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Welcome To HSE Levels 1,2,3 Competence Examination, you are expected to pass the exam for you to be qualified to become a certified Health and Safety Professional.

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1. What 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 sent to the Health and Safety Executive

D. They are kept safe by the employer

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2. Most deaths on site are caused by:

A. Solvent inhalation

B. Vehicle movements

C. Falling from height

D. Chemical burns

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3. 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. Using a gas detector

C. Looking for toxic gases

D. Sniffing the atmosphere after entry

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

A. To make the figures look good

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

C. So that someone can be disciplined

D. It’s the law

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5. 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. Employees only

D. All people at work

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

A. Something with the potential to cause injury

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

C. An unsafe act or condition

D. Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

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

A. Use a barrow or trolley

B. Carry it all the way

C. Get someone else to do it for you

D. Drag it all the way

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

A. The construction project designer

B. The CDM Co-ordinator

C. A visiting HSE Inspector

D. A competent person

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

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

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

C. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

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10. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

A. Only when working outdoors

B. Only if the site conditions are wet

C. When there is a risk of a foot injury

D. Only when working on scaffolds

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

A. Find out if there were any witnesses

B. Put them in the recovery position

C. Send someone for the first-aider

D. Try to protect them from any further injury

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

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

B. Rub some cream or Vaseline into the burn

C. Cover the burn with something dry

D. Warn other people about the piece of hot metal

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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. 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. Weekly

B. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

C. Every day

D. After an accident

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

A. Give resuscitation

B. Control bleeding

C. Treat an unconscious patient

D. Give medicines to patients without authorisation

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

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

B. See if they want a drink or a cigarette

C. Send someone for the first-aider

D. Tell them to report it to their supervisor

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

A. Safe passage to the rest area

B. Safe passage to a secure place of safety

C. Safe passage to the open air

D. Safe passage to the ground from height

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

A. How much will it cost

B. The likely types of injury

C. How much working space will be wasted

D. Whether the local ambulance service can be used

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

A. only work dead

B. only work live

C. carry out a risk assessment

D. do as the client demands

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

A. on burning furniture

B. on wood fires

C. where there is a risk of electrocution

D. on burning clothes

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

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

B. You should keep your back bent when lifting

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

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

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23. 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 four years

C. Every six months

D. Every two years

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24. A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?

A. Visit at any time

B. Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor

C. Only visit if they have made an appointment

D. Only visit to interview the site manager

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

A. One

B. Three if it is long enough

C. One on each section of an extension ladder

D. Two

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26. What colours are fire exit signs?

A. Red and yellow

B. Green and white

C. Red and white

D. Blue and white

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

A. All men are equally capable

B. Young men are weak

C. All women are equally capable

D. All people are different

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

A. At any time

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

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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29. 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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30. Which of the following statements is correct?

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

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

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

D. Only the client is responsible for safety on site

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

A. Make up a temporary guard yourself

B. Use the tool but try to work quickly

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

D. Use the tool but work carefully and slowly

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

A. Because it will keep you warm

B. Because you were told to do so

C. So road users and plant operators can see you

D. So that your mates can see you

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

A. 400 volts

B. 150 volts

C. 230 volts

D. 110 volts

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

A. The principal contractor gives them work on site

B. The Social Security Act requires it

C. The HSAWA 1974 requires it

D. The trade unions require it

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

A. raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

B. telephone 999

C. run around looking for an alarm to sound

D. use a fire extinguisher to put it out

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36. When working on fragile roofs:

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

B. it is safe to walk on the purlins

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

D. crawling boards should always be used

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37. What is an “Improvement Notice”?

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

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

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

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

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

A. Keep feet together and bend back

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

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

D. Keep feet apart and bend back

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39. 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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40. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Dry powder

C. Water

D. Foam

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

A. Only required on major jobs

B. It is a good idea but not essential

C. Only required to be done for hazardous work

D. Must always be done

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

A. Electrocution

B. Slips, trips and falls

C. Trench collapses

D. Strikes by moving vehicles

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

C. Make a harness from items found on site

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

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

A. Powder

B. Water

C. Foam

D. Carbon dioxide

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

A. Leave the site immediately

B. Obey the site emergency procedure

C. Phone the HSE Inspectorate

D. Ensure your work mates are all accounted for

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

A. Keep a straight back

B. Assess the weight

C. Put on gloves

D. Bend your knees

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47. 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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48. 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 straight, bend back, use power of legs

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

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

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

A. Keeping the job going

B. Preventing complaints from the public

C. The danger of falling materials

D. Keeping the areas open to the public

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

A. To the fire to see what is going on

B. To the canteen for a cup of tea

C. To the fire assembly point

D. To the site hut

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51. What is a fire assembly point?

A. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

B. The place where the fire alarm is

C. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

D. A place where the fire brigade goes to

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

A. Assess the risk of the task

B. Determine the number of people required

C. Calculate the cost of the exercise

D. Assess the time the job will take

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53. 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. Leave work for the day

D. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

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54. 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. Wear an extra layer of clothing to keep warm

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

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

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

A. Ask your employer to report it to the

B. Carry on working

C. Get first-aid

D. Just wash it clean

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56. Ladders should be:

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

B. in good condition

C. tied or footed

D. at the right angle

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57. 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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58. What do the letters HSE stand for?

A. Health and Safety Examiner

B. Health and Safety Executive

C. Highly Safe Electrician

D. Health and Safety Exercise

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

A. Tying it to a suitable point

B. Wedging the ladder (eg against a wall)

C. Having the ladder footed

D. Using an effective ladder stability device

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

A. Yes

B. No

C. Only if it is a serious injury

D. Only in the event of a fatality

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

A. Pain killers

B. Triangular bandages

C. Disposable gloves

D. Safety pins

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

A. To the canteen for a cup of tea

B. To the fire assembly point

C. To the site hut

D. To the fire to see what is going onv

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

A. 230 volts

B. 24 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 12 volts

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

A. Yellow

B. Red

C. Green

D. Blue

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65. Ladders should not be painted because:

A. regular repainting will be necessary

B. the paint will make them slippery to use

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

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

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

A. A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres

B. Hand digging

C. A pickaxe

D. A kango hammer

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

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

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

C. All of the hazards mentioned

D. There may not be sufficient working space

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

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

B. A professionally approved guide book on regulations

C. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

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

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

A. becomes very cold

B. becomes warm

C. doesn’t change temperature

D. becomes very hot

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

D. Leave work for the day

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

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

B. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

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

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

A. 16 years old or over

B. 21 years old or over

C. Trained and competent

D. 18 years old or over

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

A. inspected by the HSE

B. filled with water then drained

C. inspected by a competent person

D. covered over and left overnight

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75. 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. wear a harness and lanyard at all times

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

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

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

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

A. the principal contractor

B. the employer

C. the employee

D. the client

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77. What must be done before any work begins?

A. Soil assessment

B. Emergency plan

C. Assessment of risk

D. Geological survey

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

A. A fractured finger

B. A broken wrist

C. Temporary loss of eyesight

D. A fractured arm

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

A. He thinks you have got nothing better to do

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

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

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

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

A. Dry powder

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Water

D. Foam

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81. 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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82. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Water

C. Dry powder

D. Foam

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

A. Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder

B. Water, carbon dioxide or foam

C. Water, carbon dioxide or dry powder

D. Water, foam or dry powder

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84. 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. any electricity company employee

C. a competent person after training

D. anyone

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

A. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

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

A. Site Manager

B. Company Secretary

C. Managing Director

D. Company Safety Officer

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

A. Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes

B. All accidents causing any injury

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

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

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88. 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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89. When picking up an object, you should:

A. bend your knees

B. wear a back brace

C. bend your back

D. bend your arms

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

A. switch it off and report it

B. use a CO2 extinguisher

C. stop work for 30 minutes

D. pour water over it

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91. 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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92. Before picking up a load, you should:

A. ask a work mate to help you

B. choose a pair of gloves

C. bend your knees

D. assess the risks

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

A. Red

B. Cream

C. Black

D. Green

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

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

B. Cut the bad bit out

C. Do not use it, tell your supervisor

D. Tape it up

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

A. Send for the first-aider

B. Find them somewhere comfortable to sit and rest

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

D. Help them to lift the box

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

A. Dry powder and foam

B. Carbon dioxide and dry powder

C. Water and carbon dioxide

D. Foam and water

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

A. Every time you use it

B. Once a week

C. Every day

D. At least once a year

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98. A Prohibition Notice means:

A. The work must stop immediately

B. Work is to stop for that day only

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

D. Work may continue until the end of the day

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

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

B. Look into the manhole to see if you can see any 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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100. Which one of the following should you do if your personal protective equipment (PPE) is damaged?

A. Obtain new equipment when available

B. Report to your Supervisor without delay

C. Carry on working

D. Reduce the amount of time you use it

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

A. A workmate

B. An HSE inspector

C. A doctor

D. An insurance company

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

A. How to lift the load

B. Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

C. Where to hold the load when lifting

D. What the weight of the load is

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

D. Send someone for the first-aider

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104. What do the letters ACoP stand for?

A. Accepted Code of Provisions

B. Approved Condition of Practice

C. Accepted Code of Practice

D. Approved Code of Practice

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

A. When working on a ladder

B. When working in excavations

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

D. In warm weather

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

A. Assess the whole task

B. Check the headroom

C. Weigh the article

D. Kick it to see if it is stable

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108. 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. Your National Insurance Number

D. The weather conditions

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109. 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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110. 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. Only between Monday and Friday on site

D. Through the prosecution office

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

D. Keep the load away from the body

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112. 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. Lay the cable over wooden boards

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

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

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

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

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

B. Leave it because you will get the blame

C. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

D. Raise the alarm

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

A. Green and white

B. Blue and white

C. Yellow and black

D. Red and white

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

A. Obstruction Notice

B. Increasing insurance premiums

C. Health Notice

D. Improvement Notice

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117. 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. Making them read the company health and safety policy

C. E-mailing the information to them

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

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

A. The safety representative requests it

B. They employ five people or more

C. The HSE notifies them

D. A contract commences

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

A. The site’s fire marshal

B. The main contractor’s site agent

C. Your supervisor

D. The resident site engineer

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

A. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

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

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

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

A. Where the nearest fire exit is

B. Things you must not do

C. Things you must do

D. The hazards in the area

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

A. It will stain the aluminium

B. The ladder may become statically

C. It may corrode the ladder

D. It will stain your clothes

123 / 180

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

A. Try and find out what happened

B. Contact a first aider

C. Tell the casualty to visit their

D. Inform the HSE

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

A. Tell your working companion

B. Advise your doctor of your injury

C. Tell your supervisor or employer

D. Carry on working as best you can

126 / 180

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

A. 1 out for every 3 up

B. 1 out for every 4 up

C. 4 out for every 1 up

D. 1 out for every 1 up

127 / 180

127. What is a HAZARD?

A. An accident waiting to happen

B. Something with the potential to cause harm

C. The likelihood of something going wrong

D. Where an accident is likely to happen

128 / 180

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

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

B. Ensure you wear appropriate PPE

C. Wear gloves and grip properly

D. Ensure you lift with a bent back

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

A. Its colour

B. Its size and condition

C. Its weight

D. Its centre of gravity

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130. A scaffold tower must be erected by:

A. The site foreman

B. A trained and competent person

C. Senior site staff

D. The hire company who supply it

131 / 180

131. Any damaged equipment must be:

A. thrown away immediately

B. reported to your supervisor

C. labelled as “damaged” before use

D. locked up so no one can use it

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

A. Over 7 days

B. Over half a day

C. Over 2 days

D. Over 1 day

133 / 180

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Vibration white finger

B. Grazes to the knees

C. Head injuries

D. Back injuries

135 / 180

135. Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

A. is a means of analysing what might go wrong

B. isn’t particularly useful

C. is a piece of paper required by law

D. prevents accidents

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

A. Pushing and pulling are equally risky

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

C. Pushing is preferable to pulling

D. Pulling is preferable to pushing

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

A. the HSE must supervise all work from then on

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

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

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

138 / 180

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

A. 230 volts

B. 50 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 400 volts

139 / 180

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

A. It is a legal requirement

B. So that the company will be held responsible

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

D. It helps the site find out what caused it

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

A. Leave it because you will get the blame

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

C. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

D. Raise the alarm

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

A. By not looking directly at what you are doing

B. By squinting

C. By wearing sunglasses

D. By wearing the correct type of eye protection

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

A. Getting someone to assist you over the distance

B. Carrying it anyway

C. Dragging it all the way

D. Advising your supervisor

144 / 180

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

A. Not enough time for the job to be done

B. Build up of harmful gases

C. Boredom

D. Getting wet through

145 / 180

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

A. Have the correct tools been arranged

B. Has the job been priced properly

C. Has sufficient manpower been allocated

D. Can the work be done from the outside

146 / 180

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

A. Attend to any broken bones

B. Try to give the casualty a drink

C. Try to start the casualty breathing

D. Send for help

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

A. Being hit by falling objects

B. Trench collapses

C. Falling from heights

D. Electrical accident

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

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

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

C. There is no specific legislation applying to them

D. They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger

149 / 180

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

A. Positive pressure powered respirator

B. Self contained breathing apparatus

C. Half mask dust respirator

D. Compressed airline breathing helmet

150 / 180

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

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

C. Plan to carry out the job in short bursts

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

151 / 180

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

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

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

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

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

152 / 180

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

A. To establish what injuries were sustained

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

C. To establish the cost of any damage incurred

D. To find out who is at fault

153 / 180

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

A. 230 volts

B. 110 volts

C. 55 volts

D. 400 volts

154 / 180

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

A. Company Director’s home address

B. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

C. Aims and objectives of the company

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

155 / 180

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

A. acceptable if the holes are small

B. in breach of legal requirements

C. acceptable

D. his choice

156 / 180

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

A. Fire

B. Excavation collapse

C. Being run over by plant

D. Falls from height

158 / 180

158. When can you work from a ladder?

A. When it is long enough

B. When not being used for access

C. When it is available

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

159 / 180

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

A. The boom of the machine

B. A nearby pipe or scaffold

C. A secure anchorage point inside the platform

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

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

A. the principal contractor

B. the client

C. the employee

D. the employer

161 / 180

161. Who should you report serious accidents to?

A. The ambulance service

B. Your workmate

C. The police

D. Your employer or supervisor

162 / 180

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

A. Go and find them something to drink

B. Ask them if they want something to eat

C. Help them to find somewhere comfortable to sit

D. Send someone for the first-aider

163 / 180

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

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

B. Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you

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

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

164 / 180

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

A. 470mm

B. 950mm

C. 2 metres

D. 910mm

165 / 180

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

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

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

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

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

166 / 180

166. The Health and Safety Executive is:

A. The jury in health and safety court cases

B. Part of the National Health Service

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

D. Part of the police force

167 / 180

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

A. Bandage their legs together

B. Help them to the cabin or mess hut

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

D. Send for the first-aider

168 / 180

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

A. The main contractor’s diary

B. Your employer’s accident recording system

C. Your personal diary

D. The site engineer’s day book

169 / 180

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

A. by the foreman

B. by the user

C. By the manufacturer

D. by the Safety Officer

170 / 180

170. 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

171 / 180

171. 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

172 / 180

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

A. You must continue to wear your helmet

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

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

D. You do not need to wear your helmet

173 / 180

173. 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. Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities

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

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

A. After an accident

B. Weekly

C. Every day

D. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

175 / 180

175. What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

A. Using a crane or some other mechanical means

B. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

C. Getting a friend to help you with the load

D. Lifting in the most safe and effective way

176 / 180

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

A. Advisory to companies and individuals

B. Practical advice for the employer to follow

C. Legally binding

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

177 / 180

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

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

B. the foot of the ladder is firmly wedged

C. it does not move when you climb up it

D. any broken rungs are clearly marked

178 / 180

178. What do the letters SWL stand for?

A. Satisfactory working limit

B. Satisfactory weight limit

C. Safe working level

D. Safe working load

179 / 180

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

A. Human effort

B. Mechanised and human effort

C. Mechanised effort

D. Automated effort

180 / 180

180. 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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