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

A. only work live

B. do as the client demands

C. carry out a risk assessment

D. only work dead

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

A. A kango hammer

B. Hand digging

C. A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres

D. A pickaxe

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3. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

A. Only when working on scaffolds

B. Only if the site conditions are wet

C. Only when working outdoors

D. When there is a risk of a foot injury

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

A. Carbon Dioxide

B. Dry powder

C. Foam

D. Water

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5. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Foam

B. Water

C. Dry powder

D. Carbon dioxide

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6. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Water

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Dry powder

D. Foam

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7. What is an “Improvement Notice”?

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

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

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

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

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

A. Ask your mates to assist in the lift

B. Give it a try using correct lifting methods

C. Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy

D. Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

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9. Before picking up a load, you should:

A. bend your knees

B. assess the risks

C. choose a pair of gloves

D. ask a work mate to help you

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

A. By warrant through the police

B. Through the prosecution office

C. Only between Monday and Friday on site

D. If there is a breach of legal requirements

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

A. To make the figures look good

B. So that someone can be disciplined

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

D. It’s the law

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13. 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 set of health and safety guidelines provided by suppliers

C. A professionally approved guide book on regulations

D. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

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

A. Self contained breathing apparatus

B. Half mask dust respirator

C. Positive pressure powered respirator

D. Compressed airline breathing helmet

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15. 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. Aims and objectives of the company

C. Company Director’s home address

D. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

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

A. Misuse of plant and machinery

B. Working in trenches/confined spaces

C. Falls from heights

D. Electrical misuse

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17. 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

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18. 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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19. 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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20. You have to enter a manhole in which you know there are toxic gases. You have all the PPE but there does not appear to be a rescue plan in place. What should you do?

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

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

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21. When working on fragile roofs:

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

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

C. crawling boards should always be used

D. it is safe to walk on the purlins

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22. 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. Only the client is responsible for safety on site

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Main sub-contractor

B. Foreman

C. Your employer

D. HSE Inspector

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25. 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 centre of gravity

D. Its weight

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

A. 21 years old or over

B. Trained and competent

C. 16 years old or over

D. 18 years old or over

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

A. They are sent to the Health and Safety Executive

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

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

D. They are kept safe by the employer

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

A. The resident site engineer

B. The main contractor’s site agent

C. Your supervisor

D. The site’s fire marshal

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

A. Managing Director

B. Site Manager

C. Company Safety Officer

D. Company Secretary

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

A. Black

B. Green

C. Cream

D. Red

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

A. Excavation collapse

B. Falls from height

C. Fire

D. Being run over by plant

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32. What is a fire assembly point?

A. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

B. A place where the fire brigade goes to

C. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

D. The place where the fire alarm is

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

A. The Social Security Act requires it

B. The HSAWA 1974 requires it

C. The trade unions require it

D. The principal contractor gives them work on site

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

A. Safety pins

B. Pain killers

C. Disposable gloves

D. Triangular bandages

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35. A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?

A. Visit at any time

B. Only visit if they have made an appointment

C. Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor

D. Only visit to interview the site manager

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36. 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, provided a risk assessment is carried out

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

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

A. Another employee

B. The emergency services

C. Your supervisor or employer

D. The client for the project

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

A. Help them to the cabin or mess hut

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

C. Bandage their legs together

D. Send for the first-aider

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39. What do the letters SWL stand for?

A. Satisfactory working limit

B. Safe working level

C. Satisfactory weight limit

D. Safe working load

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

A. How much will it cost

B. Whether the local ambulance service can be used

C. How much working space will be wasted

D. The likely types of injury

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

A. Only when you feel like it

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

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

D. At all times unless you are working on scaffold

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

A. Leave work for the day

B. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

C. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

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

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

A. Dry powder and foam

B. Foam and water

C. Water and carbon dioxide

D. Carbon dioxide and dry powder

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44. A scaffold tower must be erected by:

A. A trained and competent person

B. Senior site staff

C. The hire company who supply it

D. The site foreman

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45. What do the letters ACoP stand for?

A. Approved Code of Practice

B. Accepted Code of Practice

C. Approved Condition of Practice

D. Accepted Code of Provisions

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

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

B. Make a harness from items found on site

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

D. Borrow a harness from a colleague

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

A. Report to your Supervisor without delay

B. Obtain new equipment when available

C. Carry on working

D. Reduce the amount of time you use it

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

A. When working in excavations

B. In warm weather

C. When working on a ladder

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

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

A. They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger

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

C. There is no specific legislation applying to them

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

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

C. He thinks you have got nothing better to do

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

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

A. Keeping the areas open to the public

B. Preventing complaints from the public

C. Keeping the job going

D. The danger of falling materials

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

A. a competent person after training

B. any electricity company employee

C. the site foreman

D. anyone

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

A. Try to start the casualty breathing

B. Attend to any broken bones

C. Try to give the casualty a drink

D. Send for help

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54. 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. The resident site engineer

D. Your supervisor

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55. Most deaths on site are caused by:

A. Solvent inhalation

B. Chemical burns

C. Vehicle movements

D. Falling from height

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

A. Send someone for the first-aider

B. Try to protect them from any further injury

C. Put them in the recovery position

D. Find out if there were any witnesses

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

A. Get your work mate to mend it if possible

B. Repair if possible and continue to use it

C. Complain to the Health and Safety Inspector

D. Report it to your supervisor

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

A. Head injuries

B. Back injuries

C. Grazes to the knees

D. Vibration white finger

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

A. Only required on major jobs

B. Must always be done

C. Only required to be done for hazardous work

D. It is a good idea but not essential

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

A. Step-down generator

B. Circuit breaker

C. Residual current device

D. Transformer

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

A. Things you must do

B. Where the nearest fire exit is

C. Things you must not do

D. The hazards in the area

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

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

B. Use a clean handkerchief to try and remove it

C. Take your workmate to the supervisor

D. Send someone for the first-aider

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

A. Young men are weak

B. All people are different

C. All women are equally capable

D. All men are equally capable

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

A. Electrocution

B. Trench collapses

C. Strikes by moving vehicles

D. Slips, trips and falls

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66. A Prohibition Notice means:

A. Work is to stop for that day only

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

C. Work may continue until the end of the day

D. The work must stop immediately

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67. 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 you have a mate with you

B. wear a harness and lanyard at all times

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

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

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

A. By the manufacturer

B. by the Safety Officer

C. by the foreman

D. by the user

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

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

B. Practical advice for the employer to follow

C. Advisory to companies and individuals

D. Legally binding

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

A. in breach of legal requirements

B. acceptable if the holes are small

C. his choice

D. acceptable

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

A. Every day

B. Every time you use it

C. At least once a year

D. Once a week

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

A. You do not need 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 must continue to wear your helmet

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

A. You should keep your back bent when lifting

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

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

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

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

A. Telling them verbally when they start work for them

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

C. E-mailing the information to them

D. Making them read the company health and safety policy

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

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

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

A. pour water over it

B. use a CO2 extinguisher

C. stop work for 30 minutes

D. switch it off and report it

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77. 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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78. 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

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

A. An emergency

B. An explosion

C. A toxic escape

D. A fire

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80. What is a fire assembly point?

A. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

B. A place where the fire brigade goes to

C. The place where the fire alarm is

D. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

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

A. Use the tool but work carefully and slowly

B. Make up a temporary guard yourself

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

D. Use the tool but try to work quickly

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

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

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

A. any broken rungs are clearly marked

B. it does not move when you climb up it

C. the foot of the ladder is firmly wedged

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

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

A. 12 volts

B. 230 volts

C. 24 volts

D. 110 volts

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

A. A contract commences

B. The safety representative requests it

C. They employ five people or more

D. The HSE notifies them

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

A. It is a legal requirement

B. It helps the site find out what caused it

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

D. So that the company will be held responsible

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

A. 950mm

B. 470mm

C. 2 metres

D. 910mm

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

A. Using an effective ladder stability device

B. Tying it to a suitable point

C. Wedging the ladder (eg against a wall)

D. Having the ladder footed

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

A. Cut the bad bit out

B. Tape it up

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

D. Do not use it, tell your supervisor

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

A. Use a barrow or trolley

B. Get someone else to do it for you

C. Carry it all the way

D. Drag it all the way

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92. What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

A. Using a crane or some other mechanical means

B. Lifting in the most safe and effective way

C. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

D. Getting a friend to help you with the load

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

A. Water, foam or dry powder

B. Water, carbon dioxide or foam

C. Water, carbon dioxide or dry powder

D. Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder

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94. 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. Warn other people about the piece of hot metal

C. Cover the burn with something dry

D. Rub some cream or Vaseline into the burn

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95. Any damaged equipment must be:

A. labelled as “damaged” before use

B. locked up so no one can use it

C. thrown away immediately

D. reported to your supervisor

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96. The Health and Safety Executive is:

A. Part of the National Health Service

B. Part of the police force

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

D. The jury in health and safety court cases

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Your personal diary

B. The site engineer’s day book

C. The main contractor’s diary

D. Your employer’s accident recording system

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

A. It will stain your clothes

B. It may corrode the ladder

C. It will stain the aluminium

D. The ladder may become statically

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100. What do the letters CDM stand for?

A. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

B. Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations

C. Control of Demolition and Management Regulations

D. Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations

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101. 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. Leave it because you will get the blame

D. Raise the alarm

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

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

B. When lifting you should bend your back

C. Keep the load away from the body

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

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

A. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

B. Weekly

C. Every day

D. After an accident

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

A. Falling from heights

B. Being hit by falling objects

C. Trench collapses

D. Electrical accident

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106. 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. Send someone for the first-aider

D. Help them to find somewhere comfortable to sit

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

A. Check the headroom

B. Assess the whole task

C. Weigh the article

D. Kick it to see if it is stable

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

A. Pretend you saw nothing

B. Discuss what to do with your workmates

C. Say nothing in case you get in trouble

D. Tell your supervisor what you saw happening

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

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

D. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

A. All people at work

B. The general public

C. Employees only

D. Employers only

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

A. Leave work for the day

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

C. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

D. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

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

A. Tell your working companion

B. Tell your supervisor or employer

C. Advise your doctor of your injury

D. Carry on working as best you can

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

A. 110 volts

B. 230 volts

C. 50 volts

D. 400 volts

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

A. A workmate

B. An insurance company

C. An HSE inspector

D. A doctor

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

A. To the canteen for a cup of tea

B. To the site hut

C. To the fire assembly point

D. To the fire to see what is going onv

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

A. Ensure you wear appropriate PPE

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

C. Ensure you lift with a bent back

D. Wear gloves and grip properly

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117. 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 available

C. When not being used for access

D. When it is long enough

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

A. use a fire extinguisher to put it out

B. run around looking for an alarm to sound

C. telephone 999

D. raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

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

A. Don’t do anything to protect the cable

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

C. Lay the cable over wooden boards

D. Throw wooden boards over it

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

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

B. Something with the potential to cause injury

C. Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

D. An unsafe act or condition

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

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

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

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

D. the HSE must supervise all work from then on

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

A. The date and time the accident occurred

B. Your National Insurance Number

C. Your date of birth

D. The weather conditions

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

A. Has sufficient manpower been allocated

B. Has the job been priced properly

C. Can the work be done from the outside

D. Have the correct tools been arranged

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124. Who should you report serious accidents to?

A. Your workmate

B. The ambulance service

C. Your employer or supervisor

D. The police

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125. What do the letters HSE stand for?

A. Health and Safety Examiner

B. Health and Safety Exercise

C. Highly Safe Electrician

D. Health and Safety Executive

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126. 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. Only in the event of a fatality

C. No

D. Yes

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

A. Keep feet apart and bend back

B. Keep feet together and bend back

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

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

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128. 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. Never – stepladders are banned

C. At any time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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130. When picking up an object, you should:

A. bend your arms

B. bend your knees

C. bend your back

D. wear a back brace

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

A. Phone the HSE Inspectorate

B. Ensure your work mates are all accounted for

C. Obey the site emergency procedure

D. Leave the site immediately

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

A. Assess the weight

B. Bend your knees

C. Put on gloves

D. Keep a straight back

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

A. 400 volts

B. 230 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 150 volts

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134. What must be done before any work begins?

A. Emergency plan

B. Assessment of risk

C. Geological survey

D. Soil assessment

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

A. When you want to

B. As instructed by your employer

C. Only when you need to

D. Only if it fits

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136. What colours are fire exit signs?

A. Green and white

B. Red and yellow

C. Blue and white

D. Red and white

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

A. To the fire to see what is going on

B. To the site hut

C. To the fire assembly point

D. To the canteen for a cup of tea

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

A. 1 out for every 3 up

B. 1 out for every 1 up

C. 4 out for every 1 up

D. 1 out for every 4 up

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139. 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

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

A. A visiting HSE Inspector

B. A competent person

C. The construction project designer

D. The CDM Co-ordinator

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

A. on wood fires

B. where there is a risk of electrocution

C. on burning clothes

D. on burning furniture

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

A. becomes very cold

B. becomes very hot

C. becomes warm

D. doesn’t change temperature

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

A. Forearms

B. Back

C. Knees

D. Chest

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

A. The injury is recorded

B. You get paid for the job

C. You get help and carry on working

D. You take time off work

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145. 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. Every day

C. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

D. Weekly

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146. Ladders should be:

A. in good condition

B. at the right angle

C. tied or footed

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

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

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

B. Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities

C. The capacity of the strongest individual

D. The capacity of the weakest individual

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148. 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. Green and white

C. Blue and white

D. Red and white

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

A. So road users and plant operators can see you

B. Because you were told to do so

C. So that your mates can see you

D. Because it will keep you warm

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

A. Inform the HSE

B. Tell the casualty to visit their

C. Try and find out what happened

D. Contact a first aider

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

A. 230 volts

B. 55 volts

C. 110 volts

D. 400 volts

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

A. Obstruction Notice

B. Improvement Notice

C. Increasing insurance premiums

D. Health Notice

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

A. Foam

B. Water

C. Carbon dioxide

D. Powder

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

A. Mechanised effort

B. Automated effort

C. Mechanised and human effort

D. Human effort

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

A. By squinting

B. By not looking directly at what you are doing

C. By wearing the correct type of eye protection

D. By wearing sunglasses

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

A. Every four years

B. Every six months

C. Every two years

D. Every three years

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

A. Boredom

B. Build up of harmful gases

C. Not enough time for the job to be done

D. Getting wet through

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159. What is a HAZARD?

A. Where an accident is likely to happen

B. An accident waiting to happen

C. Something with the potential to cause harm

D. The likelihood of something going wrong

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160. 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 a buried electrical cable and further excavation must be carried out with care

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

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

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

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161. 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 2 days

B. Over half a day

C. Over 1 day

D. Over 7 days

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

A. A secure anchorage point inside the platform

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

C. The boom of the machine

D. A nearby pipe or scaffold

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163. 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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164. Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

A. prevents accidents

B. isn’t particularly useful

C. is a piece of paper required by law

D. is a means of analysing what might go wrong

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

A. Assess the time the job will take

B. Determine the number of people required

C. Calculate the cost of the exercise

D. Assess the risk of the task

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

A. Temporary loss of eyesight

B. A fractured arm

C. A fractured finger

D. A broken wrist

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

A. There may not be sufficient working space

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

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

D. All of the hazards mentioned

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

A. inspected by the HSE

B. inspected by a competent person

C. covered over and left overnight

D. filled with water then drained

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169. Ladders should not be painted because:

A. the paint will make them slippery to use

B. regular repainting will be necessary

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

C. Uncoil it fully every time

D. Only uncoil what you need

171 / 180

171. 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. Leave it because you will get the blame

D. Raise the alarm

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

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

B. One metre up for every two metres 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

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

A. Payment for work done

B. Suitable transport to work

C. A safe place of work

D. Adequate rest periods

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175. 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 away from you

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

D. Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you

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176. 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 find out who is at fault

D. To establish the cost of any damage incurred

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

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

B. Help them to lift the box

C. Send for the first-aider

D. Find them somewhere comfortable to sit and rest

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

A. Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

B. What the weight of the load is

C. How to lift the load

D. Where to hold the load when lifting

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

A. Safe passage to the open air

B. Safe passage to a secure place of safety

C. Safe passage to the rest area

D. Safe passage to the ground from height

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

A. Pushing is preferable to pulling

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

C. Pulling is preferable to pushing

D. Pushing and pulling are equally risky

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