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

A. Green

B. Red

C. Black

D. Cream

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3. A scaffold tower must be erected by:

A. The hire company who supply it

B. The site foreman

C. Senior site staff

D. A trained and competent person

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

A. See if they want a drink or a cigarette

B. Tell them to report it to their supervisor

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

D. Send someone for the first-aider

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

A. Warn other people about the piece of hot metal

B. Cover the burn with something dry

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

D. Rub some cream or Vaseline into the burn

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

A. the principal contractor

B. the employee

C. the client

D. the employer

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7. 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. 2 metres

C. 950mm

D. 910mm

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

A. Safe passage to a secure place of safety

B. Safe passage to the open air

C. Safe passage to the rest area

D. Safe passage to the ground from height

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

A. At any time

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

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

D. Never – stepladders are banned

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

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

B. Lay the cable over wooden boards

C. Don’t do anything to protect the cable

D. Throw wooden boards over it

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

A. Use the tool but try to work quickly

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

C. Use the tool but work carefully and slowly

D. Make up a temporary guard yourself

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

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

B. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

C. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

D. Leave work for the day

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

A. Your supervisor

B. The site’s fire marshal

C. The main contractor’s site agent

D. The resident site engineer

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

A. All men are equally capable

B. All women are equally capable

C. Young men are weak

D. All people are different

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15. 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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16. 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. Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

D. Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy

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

A. Keep the load away from the body

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

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

D. When lifting you should bend your back

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

A. E-mailing the information to them

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

C. Telling them verbally when they start work for them

D. Making them read the company health and safety policy

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

A. So that someone can be disciplined

B. To make the figures look good

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

D. It’s the law

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

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

B. All of the hazards mentioned

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

D. There may not be sufficient working space

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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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 a safety harness and clip it to the structure that you are working on

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

D. Wear an extra layer of clothing to keep warm

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

A. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

B. Leave it because you will get the blame

C. Raise the alarm

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

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

A. Foam and water

B. Water and carbon dioxide

C. Carbon dioxide and dry powder

D. Dry powder and foam

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

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

B. You should keep your back bent when lifting

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

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

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

A. Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

B. Something with the potential to cause injury

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

D. An unsafe act or condition

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

A. Through the prosecution office

B. If there is a breach of legal requirements

C. By warrant through the police

D. Only between Monday and Friday on site

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

A. HSE Inspector

B. Your employer

C. Foreman

D. Main sub-contractor

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

A. Compressed airline breathing helmet

B. Half mask dust respirator

C. Positive pressure powered respirator

D. Self contained breathing apparatus

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

A. Keep a straight back

B. Put on gloves

C. Assess the weight

D. Bend your knees

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32. When picking up an object, you should:

A. bend your arms

B. bend your back

C. wear a back brace

D. bend your knees

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

A. Drag it all the way

B. Get someone else to do it for you

C. Use a barrow or trolley

D. Carry it all the way

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

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

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

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

D. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

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

A. The danger of falling materials

B. Preventing complaints from the public

C. Keeping the areas open to the public

D. Keeping the job going

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

A. Three if it is long enough

B. One on each section of an extension ladder

C. One

D. Two

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37. 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 the correct type of eye protection

D. By wearing sunglasses

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

A. only work live

B. only work dead

C. carry out a risk assessment

D. do as the client demands

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

A. It may corrode the ladder

B. It will stain your clothes

C. It will stain the aluminium

D. The ladder may become statically

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40. What must be done before any work begins?

A. Assessment of risk

B. Soil assessment

C. Emergency plan

D. Geological survey

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41. 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 can continue if adequate safety precautions are put in place

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

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

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

A. The HSAWA 1974 requires it

B. The Social Security Act requires it

C. The principal contractor gives them work on site

D. The trade unions require it

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

A. Being run over by plant

B. Excavation collapse

C. Falls from height

D. Fire

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

A. The capacity of the weakest individual

B. Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities

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

D. The capacity of the strongest individual

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

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

B. Raise the alarm

C. Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

D. Leave it because you will get the blame

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Pain killers

B. Disposable gloves

C. Safety pins

D. Triangular bandages

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

A. Ignore it because it might be someone playing around

B. Evacuate the premises to a designated place of safety

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

D. Leave work for the day

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

A. To the fire to see what is going onv

B. To the canteen for a cup of tea

C. To the site hut

D. To the fire assembly point

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51. Ladders should be:

A. at the right angle

B. tied or footed

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

D. in good condition

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52. 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 at all times when no one else is about

B. wear a harness and lanyard at all times

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

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

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

A. Help them to the cabin or mess hut

B. Send for the first-aider

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

D. Bandage their legs together

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54. What is an “Improvement Notice”?

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

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

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

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

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55. Which of the following statements is correct?

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

B. Only the client is responsible for safety on site

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

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

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

D. There is no specific legislation applying to them

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

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

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

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

A. At all times unless you are working on scaffold

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. Only when you feel like it

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59. What do the letters SWL stand for?

A. Satisfactory weight limit

B. Safe working level

C. Satisfactory working limit

D. Safe working load

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

A. Adequate rest periods

B. Suitable transport to work

C. A safe place of work

D. Payment for work done

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61. Who should you report serious accidents to?

A. Your workmate

B. Your employer or supervisor

C. The police

D. The ambulance service

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

A. At least once a year

B. Every time you use it

C. Once a week

D. Every day

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63. 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. Have the correct tools been arranged

D. Can the work be done from the outside

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64. What does ’Kinetic lifting’ mean?

A. Lifting in the most safe and effective way

B. Using a crane or some other mechanical means

C. Getting a friend to help you with the load

D. Using a forklift truck or pallet truck

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

A. Powder

B. Carbon dioxide

C. Water

D. Foam

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66. The Health and Safety Executive is:

A. Part of the National Health Service

B. Part of the police force

C. The jury in health and safety court cases

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

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

A. Try to give the casualty a drink

B. Send for help

C. Attend to any broken bones

D. Try to start the casualty breathing

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68. What do the letters HSE stand for?

A. Health and Safety Executive

B. Health and Safety Exercise

C. Health and Safety Examiner

D. Highly Safe Electrician

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

A. by the user

B. by the foreman

C. By the manufacturer

D. by the Safety Officer

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70. Ladders should not be painted because:

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

B. the paint will make them slippery to use

C. regular repainting will be necessary

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

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

A. Working in trenches/confined spaces

B. Electrical misuse

C. Misuse of plant and machinery

D. Falls from heights

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

A. Your supervisor or employer

B. The client for the project

C. Another employee

D. The emergency services

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

A. Things you must not do

B. Where the nearest fire exit is

C. Things you must do

D. The hazards in the area

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

A. Find them somewhere comfortable to sit and rest

B. Help them to lift the box

C. Send for the first-aider

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

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

A. Employers only

B. The general public

C. All people at work

D. Employees only

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

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

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

D. Plan to carry out the job in short bursts

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

A. Wear gloves and grip properly

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

C. Ensure you wear appropriate PPE

D. Ensure you lift with a bent back

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

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

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

C. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

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

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

B. It is a legal requirement

C. It helps the site find out what caused it

D. So that the company will be held responsible

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

A. 1 out for every 4 up

B. 1 out for every 3 up

C. 1 out for every 1 up

D. 4 out for every 1 up

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

A. An emergency

B. An explosion

C. A fire

D. A toxic escape

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

A. 230 volts

B. 400 volts

C. 150 volts

D. 110 volts

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

A. When working in excavations

B. When working on a ladder

C. In warm weather

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Do not use it, tell your supervisor

B. Cut the bad bit out

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

D. Tape it up

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86. 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

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

A. 230 volts

B. 110 volts

C. 50 volts

D. 400 volts

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

A. 55 volts

B. 400 volts

C. 230 volts

D. 110 volts

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89. 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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90. 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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91. 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. Leave the site immediately

D. Obey the site emergency procedure

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

A. They employ five people or more

B. The safety representative requests it

C. The HSE notifies them

D. A contract commences

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93. 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. Back

D. Forearms

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

A. Practical advice for the employer to follow

B. Advisory to companies and individuals

C. Legally binding

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

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

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

B. the HSE must supervise all work from then on

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

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

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96. 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. After an accident

C. Every day

D. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

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

A. Because it will keep you warm

B. So road users and plant operators can see you

C. Because you were told to do so

D. So that your mates can see you

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

A. You get paid for the job

B. You take time off work

C. The injury is recorded

D. You get help and carry on working

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

A. They are kept safe by the employer

B. They are sent to the Health and Safety Executive

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

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

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

A. Your National Insurance Number

B. The date and time the accident occurred

C. The weather conditions

D. Your date of birth

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

A. Hand digging

B. A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres

C. A pickaxe

D. A kango hammer

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

A. Every two years

B. Every six months

C. Every four years

D. Every three years

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104. When working on fragile roofs:

A. crawling boards should always be used

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

C. it is safe to walk on the purlins

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

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

A. Foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder

B. Water, foam or dry powder

C. Water, carbon dioxide or dry powder

D. Water, carbon dioxide or foam

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107. 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. anyone

C. any electricity company employee

D. the site foreman

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

A. Health Notice

B. Obstruction Notice

C. Increasing insurance premiums

D. Improvement Notice

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

A. Take your workmate to the supervisor

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

C. Send someone for the first-aider

D. Use a clean handkerchief to try and remove it

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110. 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. Contact a first aider

D. Try and find out what happened

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111. What is a HAZARD?

A. The likelihood of something going wrong

B. An accident waiting to happen

C. Where an accident is likely to happen

D. Something with the potential to cause harm

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

A. on burning furniture

B. where there is a risk of electrocution

C. on burning clothes

D. on wood fires

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113. What do the letters CDM stand for?

A. Control of Demolition and Management Regulations

B. Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations

C. Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations

D. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

C. Company Director’s home address

D. Aims and objectives of the company

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116. A Prohibition Notice means:

A. Work may continue until the end of the day

B. Work is to stop for that day only

C. The work must stop immediately

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

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

A. To find out who is at fault

B. To establish what injuries were sustained

C. To establish the cost of any damage incurred

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

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118. What do the letters ACoP stand for?

A. Approved Code of Practice

B. Accepted Code of Provisions

C. Accepted Code of Practice

D. Approved Condition of Practice

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

A. Its centre of gravity

B. Its weight

C. Its colour

D. Its size and condition

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120. When can you work from a ladder?

A. When it is long enough

B. When it is available

C. When not being used for access

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

121 / 180

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

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

B. Make a harness from items found on site

C. Borrow a harness from a colleague

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

122 / 180

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

A. Electrical accident

B. Being hit by falling objects

C. Falling from heights

D. Trench collapses

123 / 180

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

A. 230 volts

B. 24 volts

C. 12 volts

D. 110 volts

124 / 180

124. 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

125 / 180

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

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

B. A professionally approved guide book on regulations

C. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

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

126 / 180

126. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Foam

C. Water

D. Dry powder

127 / 180

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

A. A secure anchorage point inside the platform

B. The boom of the machine

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

D. A nearby pipe or scaffold

128 / 180

128. Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

A. isn’t particularly useful

B. prevents accidents

C. is a piece of paper required by law

D. is a means of analysing what might go wrong

129 / 180

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

A. Getting wet through

B. Build up of harmful gases

C. Not enough time for the job to be done

D. Boredom

130 / 180

130. 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 best way to tackle the job

C. the only practical measure

D. the last resort

131 / 180

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

A. Pushing is preferable to pulling

B. Pulling is preferable to pushing

C. Pushing and pulling are equally risky

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

132 / 180

132. 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

133 / 180

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

A. Green

B. Blue

C. Yellow

D. Red

134 / 180

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

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

B. You do not need to wear your helmet

C. You must continue to wear your helmet

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

135 / 180

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

A. Slips, trips and falls

B. Electrocution

C. Strikes by moving vehicles

D. Trench collapses

136 / 180

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

A. pour water over it

B. switch it off and report it

C. use a CO2 extinguisher

D. stop work for 30 minutes

137 / 180

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

A. Circuit breaker

B. Step-down generator

C. Residual current device

D. Transformer

138 / 180

138. 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

139 / 180

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

A. A competent person

B. The construction project designer

C. The CDM Co-ordinator

D. A visiting HSE Inspector

140 / 180

140. 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. Every day

C. Before first use and then every seven days afterwards

D. After an accident

141 / 180

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

A. Dry powder

B. Carbon Dioxide

C. Water

D. Foam

142 / 180

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

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

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

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

D. The weight and shape of the extinguisher

143 / 180

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

A. Sniffing the atmosphere after entry

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

C. Looking for toxic gases

D. Using a gas detector

144 / 180

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

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

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

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

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

145 / 180

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

A. The site engineer’s day book

B. The main contractor’s diary

C. Your personal diary

D. Your employer’s accident recording system

146 / 180

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

A. Using an effective ladder stability device

B. Wedging the ladder (eg against a wall)

C. Having the ladder footed

D. Tying it to a suitable point

147 / 180

147. What is a fire assembly point?

A. A place where fire extinguishers are kept

B. The place where the fire alarm is

C. The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

D. A place where the fire brigade goes to

148 / 180

148. 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 on

149 / 180

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

A. The likely types of injury

B. How much will it cost

C. How much working space will be wasted

D. Whether the local ambulance service can be used

150 / 180

150. 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

151 / 180

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

A. An HSE inspector

B. A doctor

C. A workmate

D. An insurance company

152 / 180

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

A. Calculate the cost of the exercise

B. Assess the risk of the task

C. Assess the time the job will take

D. Determine the number of people required

153 / 180

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

A. All accidents causing any injury

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

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

D. Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes

154 / 180

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

A. To help ensure a safe system of work

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

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

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

155 / 180

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

A. No

B. Yes

C. Only in the event of a fatality

D. Only if it is a serious injury

156 / 180

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

A. telephone 999

B. run around looking for an alarm to sound

C. use a fire extinguisher to put it out

D. raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

157 / 180

157. Before picking up a load, you should:

A. assess the risks

B. ask a work mate to help you

C. bend your knees

D. choose a pair of gloves

158 / 180

158. Most deaths on site are caused by:

A. Chemical burns

B. Falling from height

C. Solvent inhalation

D. Vehicle movements

159 / 180

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

A. the foot of the ladder is firmly wedged

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

C. it does not move when you climb up it

D. any broken rungs are clearly marked

160 / 180

160. 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

161 / 180

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

A. Company Secretary

B. Company Safety Officer

C. Managing Director

D. Site Manager

162 / 180

162. 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. Just wash it clean

C. Get first-aid

D. Carry on working

163 / 180

163. 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

164 / 180

164. 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

165 / 180

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

A. the principal contractor

B. the client

C. the employer

D. the employee

166 / 180

166. What colours are fire exit signs?

A. Blue and white

B. Red and white

C. Green and white

D. Red and yellow

167 / 180

167. 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 7 days

C. Over 1 day

D. Over half a day

168 / 180

168. 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. Blue and white

C. Green and white

D. Red and white

169 / 180

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

A. Help them to find somewhere comfortable to sit

B. Ask them if they want something to eat

C. Go and find them something to drink

D. Send someone for the first-aider

170 / 180

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

A. Back injuries

B. Vibration white finger

C. Head injuries

D. Grazes to the knees

171 / 180

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

A. Must always be done

B. Only required on major jobs

C. Only required to be done for hazardous work

D. It is a good idea but not essential

172 / 180

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

A. Advise your doctor of your injury

B. Tell your working companion

C. Tell your supervisor or employer

D. Carry on working as best you can

173 / 180

173. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

A. Only if the site conditions are wet

B. When there is a risk of a foot injury

C. Only when working on scaffolds

D. Only when working outdoors

174 / 180

174. 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

175 / 180

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

A. A broken wrist

B. A fractured arm

C. A fractured finger

D. Temporary loss of eyesight

176 / 180

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

A. Check the headroom

B. Kick it to see if it is stable

C. Assess the whole task

D. Weigh the article

177 / 180

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

A. Trained and competent

B. 21 years old or over

C. 18 years old or over

D. 16 years old or over

178 / 180

178. A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

A. Foam

B. Dry powder

C. Water

D. Carbon dioxide

179 / 180

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

A. Keep feet together and bend back

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

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

D. Keep feet apart and bend back

180 / 180

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

A. Complain to the Health and Safety Inspector

B. Report it to your supervisor

C. Get your work mate to mend it if possible

D. Repair if possible and continue to use it

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