CSCS Operatives Mock Test 05

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CSCS Operatives Test 5

1 / 50

Exposure to which of the following is unlikely to result in lung disease?

Silica dust

Asbestos

Strong smells

Bird droppings

2 / 50

What should be done with waste concrete and washout water?

Place it in a lined skip for recycling

Bury it in a disposable bin liner

Pour it down a drain with plenty of water

Bury it on site, as it will break down over time

3 / 50

If you need to stack materials on a working platform, what is the best way to stop them falling over the toe-board?

Build the stack so that it leans away from the edge

Put a warning sign on the stack

Have brick guards or netting fitted to the edge

Cover the stack with polythene

4 / 50

What will safety footwear with a protective mid-sole protect you from?

Blisters, which could occur in warm, wet conditions

Nails or sharp objects, which could puncture the sole of your foot

Spillages, which may burn the sole of your foot

Twisting your ankle, as they have better grip than regular shoes

5 / 50

Which sign is categorised as a warning sign?

6 / 50

Why is it important to wash your hands after handling lead, or lead based paint, before eating or smoking?

It can transfer to your mouth and can be addictive

It can transfer to your mouth and make your breath smell bad

It can transfer to your mouth and is toxic

It can transfer to your mouth and taste bad

7 / 50

What should you do if you find a ladder that is damaged?

Try to mend the damage before using it

Use it if you can avoid the damaged part

Don't use it and make sure that others know about the damage

Don't use it and report the damage at the end of your shift

8 / 50

If a worker confides in a colleague that they have suffered from a mental health issue, what should the colleague do?

Treat them as they would any other work colleague

Inform the site supervisor and first aider

Do their work for them because they might not be able to cope

Let other colleagues know, so they can avoid working with them

9 / 50

Workers are on foot close to moving plant, which one of the following is true?

Hi-vis clothing will keep the workers safe if the plant is not reversing

The workers will be safe if they are in a group

The workers should stay within the designated pedestrian routes

The operator will see the workers, because they have mirrors and CCTV

10 / 50

Why is methane gas dangerous in confined spaces? Give two answers

It makes you dehydrated

You will not be able to see because of the dense fumes

It makes you hyperactive

You may not have enough oxygen to breathe

It can explode

11 / 50

Which one of the following statements about mental health is true?

Mental health is all about how we think and remember things

Mental and physical health are directly linked

Mental health is all about our intelligence

Mental health has to do with our general knowledge

12 / 50

Which of the following do you not need to do to ensure that someone's mask works?

Check the mask is being worn correctly

Check the mask under water to make sure the seals are tight

Check the user has passed a face-fit test while wearing the mask

Check the mask is the correct type needed

13 / 50

You are about to start a job. How will you know if you need a permit to work?

Other workers on site will pass them on after they have finished with them

Permits to work are only required by managers on large sites

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will give them out

Information will be given during the site induction, before any work starts

14 / 50

A worker is taking medication which could affect their health and safety in the workplace, and that of others. What should they do?

Tell their manager

Work harder on site

Go and see their doctor

Take regular breaks

15 / 50

Which of the following is true regarding harmful construction dust?

It is often invisible to the naked eye

It always triggers hay fever

It can always be seen in normal light

It is usually a rust-red colour

16 / 50

What is the main objective of carrying out an accident investigation?

To identify the people involved

To help track the cost of insurance claims

To fine the cause and prevent recurrence

To place blame

17 / 50

Why should a residual current device (RCD) be used with 230 volt tools?

It saves energy and lowers costs

It makes the tool run at a safe speed

It lowers the voltage automatically

It quickly cuts off the power if there is a fault

18 / 50

Which material or substance is most likely to give off hazardous vapour?

Rubber

Wet concrete

Dust

Glue

19 / 50

Why is it important to report near miss incidents on site?

To learn from them and stop them happening again

It is the law to report all near miss incidents

To find someone to blame so claims can be made

It is a requirement of the CDM Regulations

20 / 50

How is it possible to tell that a product is hazardous?

It will always be in a cardboard box

It will always be in a black container

By warning symbols on the container or packaging

By the shape of the container or packaging

21 / 50

What two things are important for the use of manual handling lifting aids?

The lifting aid must be designed for the task

The lifting aid can only be used outside

Users must be trained in the correct use of the lifting aid

The user must hold a CSCS card

Lifting aids must not be more than six months old

22 / 50

Which one of the following groups needs to be aware of emergency procedures on site?

The directors of the company

Everyone who is on site

Visitors to the site only

Only the designated first aiders

23 / 50

What piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn on sites where there is a risk of falling objects?

Hard hat

A safety harness

Hi-vis clothing

Protective goggles

24 / 50

If someone is injured on site, where should this be recorded?

In an accident book or record

On the site plan

In the method of work

On the safe system of work plan

25 / 50

What are two of the best ways of helping to save energy on site and reduce harmful emissions?

Switch off plant and equipment, including generators, when they are not in use

Use a generator rather than mains electricity for the offices and small items of equipment

Report any defective, non-powered hand tools so that they can be repaired or replaced

Keep windows and doors closed in offices and welfare facilities when the heating is on

26 / 50

Exposure to which of the following is most likely to result in dermatitis?

Heavy brick

Glass

Dry wood

Wet cement

28 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Fire hose reel located here

Press here to sound the fire alarm

Turn key to open fire door

Do not use if there is a fire

29 / 50

What is the best way to limit exposure to dust when using a power tool?

Stop dust getting into the air

Use the tool during wet weather

Stand downwind of any dust

Do the work quickly

30 / 50

Which sign is a warning about high-voltage electricity?

31 / 50

When do you need to check tools and equipment for damage?

At least once a year

Once a week

Each time before use

Every day

32 / 50

You witness a serious accident on site. What immediate action should you take? Give two answers

Sit the injured person up and give them food and water

Call out to other workers so they call for help

Lift the injured person and take them to the site office

Check if it is safe to approach the injured person

Record the date and time in the incident book

33 / 50

What does a hot-work permit allow you to do?

Carry out work that needs warm, protective clothing

Work in warm weather

Carry out work that could start a fire

Work below ground in a confined space

34 / 50

What are two risks of carrying a load in cold, damp conditions?

The route you take could be slippery

Your ability to carry the load safely will be reduce

You will need to work more quickly to warm up

The load will feel lighter due to the cold condition

The load will be easier to carry

35 / 50

Which requirement must be met before operating a power tool?

You must be trained and competent

You must be over 18 years old

You must have a gold CSCS card

You must only operate it when your supervisor is present

36 / 50

Why is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act important to you as a worker? Give two answers.

It puts legal duties on all employees

It puts legal duties on all employers

It tells employers who is working where on site

It states how employees should carry out a task

It states how to make legal claims after an accident

37 / 50

Which of these is the most accurate way to confirm the exact location of buried services?

Trial holes

Architect drawings

Cable plans

Survey drawings

38 / 50

What is the organisation 'The Samaritans' ?

A trade union organisation offering financial and legal support

A charity that provides emotional support for people who are struggling to cope

A political party which supports looking after vulnerable people

A charity offering construction training to young vulnerable people

39 / 50

Noise levels may be a problem if you have to raise your voice to be heard by someone standing how far away?

4 m

5 m

2 m

3 m

40 / 50

Which animal is the most likely carrier of Weil' s disease (leptospirosis) on construction sites?

Cats

Squirrels

Rats

Rabbits

41 / 50

What should you do if the head on your hammer becomes loose?

Stop work and get the hammer repaired or replaced

Find another heavy tool to use instead of the hammer

Tell the other people near you to keep out of the way

Keep using it but be aware that the head could come off at any time

42 / 50

Which of the following is not true when using podium steps?

Podium steps can easily topple if you overreach sideways

Podium steps should be inspected before use

Podium steps are safe and can't topple over

Podium step wheels must be locked before you get on

43 / 50

What is the best way to minimise dust on site?

Covering the whole site

Reducing use of the wheel-wash

Using powered tools only

Dampening using fine water sprays

44 / 50

You are in a deep trench. A lorry backs up to the trench and the engine is left running. What should you do?

Ignore the problem, as the lorry will soon drive away

Get out of the trench quickly

Put on ear defenders to cut out the engine noise

See if there is a toxic gas meter in the trench

45 / 50

Which two of the following will help you to find out about the site emergency procedures and emergency telephone numbers?

Guidance from your local job centre

Looking in the telephone directory

Reading the site noticeboards

Attending the site induction

Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website

46 / 50

A mobile crane is lifting a load but the load is about to hit something. What should you do?

Do nothing and assume that everything is under control

Go and tell your supervisor

Go and tell the crane driver

Try and warn the person supervising or signalling the lift

47 / 50

Good quality personal protective equipment (PPE) will be marked with which letter or letters?

HSE

48 / 50

What should you do if you are concerned about a colleague's mental health?

Speak to them about it

Nothing, it's not your problem

Tell all the team about it

Speak to a doctor about it

49 / 50

What is the main risk to this worker, wearing only these items of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Damage to hearing

Cuts and abrasions to skin

Breathing in harmful dust

Eye injuries

50 / 50

What should you do if your disposable, foam earplugs keep falling out?

Throw them away and work without them

Put two earplugs in each ear so that they stay in place

Put rolled-up tissue paper in each ear instead

Stop work until you are shown how to fit them properly

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