CSCS Operatives Mock Test 7

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CSCS Operatives Test 7

1 / 50

When planning any work at height, what should an employers first consideration be?

Work at height and prevent falls with barriers

Work at height and arrest falls using personal fall arrest

Work at height and arrest falls using nets

Avoid working at height where possible

2 / 50

Which type of accident kills the most construction workers?

Being run over by site transport

Falling from height

Being hit by a falling object

Contact with electricity

3 / 50

With regard to drugs, which two of the following statements are true?

Drinking alcohol makes workers' reaction times slower

It is always safe to work when taking prescription medication

Prescription medication can make people drowsy and affect their judgement

It is sensible to take stimulants when a large amount of work needs quick completion

Only illegal drugs can affect a worker's safety and productivity on site

4 / 50

Over ordering materials can result in what?

Lower costs

Accidents

Danger

Waste

5 / 50

When is a site vehicle most likely to injure pedestrians?

When it is reversing

While digging out footings

While tipping into an excavation

As it is lifting materials onto scaffolds

6 / 50

If someone is using a petrol cut-off saw (disc cutter) to cut concrete blocks near to pedestrians, what two immediate hazards will affect the pedestrians?

Contact dermatitis

Vibration white finger

An electric shock

Harmful dust

Flying fragments

7 / 50

If your doctor has given you some medication, which of these questions is the most important to ask?

Will it make me work more slowly and earn less money?

Will it cause me to oversleep and be late for work

Will it make me unsafe to work or operate machinery?

Will I fail a drugs test if my employer asks for one

8 / 50

How can the effects of hand-arm vibration be reduced if you are using vibrating tools?

Do not smoke as it affects blood circulation

Complete the job in one long burst

Only use one hand at a time on the tool

Hold the tool as tightly as you can and work quick

9 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Do not store flammable materials here

Assemble here in the event of a fire

Fire extinguishers and fire-fighting equipment kept here

Parking reserved for emergency service vehicles

10 / 50

If you cut your finger and it won't stop bleeding, what should you do?

Tell your colleagues because you may need to rest

Wrap something around it and carry on working

Find a first aider or get other medical help

Wash it, then carry on working

11 / 50

When selecting suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) for the user, which factors should be considered?

Cost and colour

Price and size

Size and fit

Fit and weight

12 / 50

Using water suppression to reduce dust will be most effective for which one of the following?

Steel grinding

Cutting plywood sheets

Disc cutting steel

Pneumatic chiselling of concrete

13 / 50

If you suspect someone at work has been drinking alcohol, what should you do?

Get them to eat and drink something, wait 30 minutes and then go back to work

Report the situation to your supervisor, as they may be unsafe to work

Get them to drink plenty of strong coffee before they go back to work

Ask them to stay away for an hour and then go back to work

14 / 50

Who must you report a serious accident to?

Site security

Your employer

The police service

The ambulance service

15 / 50

Which of the following signs means No pedestrian access?

16 / 50

What is the main advantage of using battery-powered tools rather than electrical ones?

They do not need to be tested or serviced

They are cheaper to run

They will not give you a serious electric shock

They will not give you hand-arm vibration

17 / 50

Which sign is categorised as a prohibition sign?

18 / 50

When fumes are present, which is the most dangerous area to work in?

On site outside

An open space

A confined space

In a wooden building

19 / 50

What does this symbol on a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) show?

The safe method of exiting the platform

The guard-rail height

The location of the lowering controls for use in emergency

The location of the points where workers can lean over the platform

20 / 50

Why should you wear wellington boots when working in wet cement?

To stop your trousers getting wet

To allow you to walk faster through the cement

To keep your feet warm

To prevent dermatitis and skin burns

21 / 50

Information about emergency procedures on site should be explained at which point?

During overtime hours

At the site induction

Within two weeks of start date

During break or lunchtime

22 / 50

A risk assessment is undertaken for what purpose?

To identify hazards and control risks at work

A way of reporting risks to the client

To act as an incident register

To find out who was responsible for an accident

23 / 50

Being satisfied with your job can lead to what?

Feeling unpopular at work

Feeling less stressed at work

Feeling less happy at work

Feeling more stressed at work

24 / 50

Which item of equipment would not require portable appliance testing (PAT)?

Battery-powered rechargeable drill

110 volt transformer

Plug in portable halogen light

110 volt extension lead

25 / 50

Which one of the following statements is true of painting wooden ladders used in construction?

It is advisable to paint ladders to prevent them being stolen

Ladders should never be painted as this could hide defects or damage

Ladders should be painted orange to make them more visible

It is a good idea to paint ladders because this protects them

26 / 50

If someone near you is using a petrol cut-off saw (disc cutter) to cut concrete blocks, what three immediate hazards are likely to affect you?

High noise levels

Flying fragments

Harmful dust in the air

Vibration white finger

Contact dermatitis

27 / 50

You need to move a load that might be too heavy for you. What three methods could you use?

Divide the load into smaller loads if possible

Ask someone to help you

Drag the load to avoid lifting it

Use an aid, such as a trolley or wheelbarrow

Test the load's weight by picking it up for a short time

28 / 50

According to the guidance on underground service pipes, what does a yellow service pipe carry?

Water

Electricity

Telecoms

Gas

29 / 50

Your supervisor asks you to drive a dumper truck but you have not driven one before. What should you do?

Watch other dumpers to see how they are operated

Ask a trained driver how to operate it safely

Operate the dumper in an open area in case you make a mistake

Tell your supervisor that you are not trained and so cannot operate it

30 / 50

Which type of accidents should be recorded in the accident book?

All accidents causing any kind of injury

Only accidents where time off work is required

Any injuries requiring treatment in a hospital

Specified injuries only, such as broken bones, or death

31 / 50

The chances of suffering from lung cancer are increased by what?

Vibration from power tools

Exposure to sun light

Breathing in dust

Exposure to steam

32 / 50

A worker is using a new substance when they start to feel ill. What should the worker do?

Stop work and report it to a supervisor or manager on site immediately

Continue with the work but report it to the supervisor later

Enter the details into an incident report and continue to work with the substance

Nothing - it is acceptable to feel ill with certain substances

33 / 50

What is the best way to stop people being hit by falling tools and materials when you are working above them?

Exclude people from below the work area with fencing and signs

Tell them you will be working above them and erect signs

Make sure they are wearing safety helmets

Only allow authorised people underneath the work area

34 / 50

What is the most appropriate course of action if a worker finds material they think is asbestos?

Remove the material and bury it immediately

Tell other workers not to disturb it too much

Assume it is asbestos until a laboratory report is received

Pull it out and take it to landfill

35 / 50

What is the main cause of people dying while working in a confined space?

Cold conditions leading to hypothermia

Lack of oxygen

Presence of methane

Too much oxygen

36 / 50

What does it mean if a run of coloured marker tape is found when digging?

There are buried human remains and you must tell your supervisor

The soil is contaminated and you must wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

The excavation now requires side supports

There is a buried service and further excavation must be carried out with care

37 / 50

Wet cement, mortar and concrete are considered to be health hazards. Which of the following conditions could be caused by exposure to these substances?

Skin burns and dermatitis

Dizziness and headaches

Muscle aches

Arc eye

38 / 50

Lone workers are most at risk from what?

Paranoia

Humiliation

Violence

Sleeplessness

39 / 50

if you think that someone has broken their leg, what should you do?

Send for the first aider or get other help

Place them on their back

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Use your belt to strap their legs together

40 / 50

If your job needs a hot-work permit, what two things would you expect to have to do?

Check for signs of fire when you stop work

Know how to refill fire extinguishers

Know where all the fire extinguishers are kept on site

Write a site evacuation plan

Have a fire extinguisher close to the work

41 / 50

What does the word hazard mean?

The construction site accident rate

Anything that could cause harm

The likelihood of something happening

A type of removable barrier or machine guard

42 / 50

When using a grinder or cut-off saw, what type of eye protection should be worn?

Impact-rated goggles or full-face shield

Welding goggles

Reading glasses or Sunglasses

Light eye protection (Safety Glasses)

43 / 50

Which two of the following would result in you being ordered off site?

Driving without using the flashing beacon

Being under the influence of alcohol

Being under the influence of drugs

Driving downhill with a heavy load

Losing your road users' driving licence

44 / 50

Which of the following are common mental health issues?

Paralysis and halitosis

Dermatitis, skin irritation

Hand arm vibration syndrome

Depression and anxiety

45 / 50

Your doctor tells you that you have hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), possibly caused through work. What should you do?

Tell no one, as it's not contagious

Only inform your friends at work

Inform your supervisor or employer

Tell no one, as HAVS is not reportable

46 / 50

Which one of the following is true about escape routes?

Escape routes must have concrete walls to prevent fire

Escape routes should be narrow so people walk in single file

Escape routes should be kept clear and unobstructed at all times

Stored materials should be kept covered if stored on an escape route

47 / 50

Which item of personal protective equipment (PPE) is helping to protect the worker from dermatitis?

Earmuffs

Helmet

Mask

Gloves

48 / 50

You see a driver refuelling an excavator but most of the diesel is spilling onto the ground. What is the first thing that you should do?

Look around for a spill kit and then tell your supervisor

Do nothing. The diesel will eventually seep into the ground

Tell the driver immediately and locate the spill kit

Tell your supervisor the next time that you see them

49 / 50

You are carrying out a noisy work activity and realise that it cannot be finished within the normal working hours of your site. What is the first thing you should do?

Carry on so that you can finish doing the job as soon as possible

Visit the neighbours of the site to tell them what you will be doing

Ensure you are wearing appropriate hearing protection before you resume work

Stop work and inform site management so they can look at the impact of the activity