CSCS Operatives Mock Test 9

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CSCS Operatives Test 9

1 / 50

Prolonged exposure to sunlight could cause what?

Dental issues

Abrasions

Burns

Hair loss

2 / 50

If there is an emergency while you are on site, what should you do first?

Follow the site emergency procedure

Phone home and then leave the site

Phone the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Leave the site and go home

3 / 50

Which of the following can be an indicator of stress?

Increased productivity

Feeling valued at work

Inability to deal with usual workload

Feelings of confidence at work

4 / 50

Why is it important to be clean shaven when using a half-mask respirator?

Facial hair can affect the seal around your face

You may suffer an allergic reaction to the mask

You will be able to use the same mask for longer

Facial hair can block the filter more quickly

5 / 50

What should you do if the electrical equipment you are using cuts out?

Switch off the power and look for signs of damage

Pull the electric cable to see if it is loose

Shake it to see if it will start again

Switch the power off and on a few times

6 / 50

What do guard-rails around the top of an excavation prevent?

Rainwater running off the ground at the top and into the trench

People falling into the trench and being injured

Toxic gases collecting in the bottom of the trench

The sides of the trench collapsing

7 / 50

What is needed before supervising any lift using a crane?

Written instructions from the crane hire company

Nothing. The crane driver will tell you what to do

A mobile phone to talk to the crane driver

Full training and being assessed as competent

8 / 50

A worker with a full UK driving licence has been asked to move a machine they have never been trained on. What should the worker do?

They can move the machine as they have a full UK driver's licence

Move the machine as long as there is no one else near it

Move the machine as long as there is a vehicle marshaller

Explain that they are not trained and competent to move it

9 / 50

How should a safety helmet be worn to get maximum protection from it?

Square on your head

Pulled forward

Back to front

Pushed back on your head

10 / 50

Which of the following is one of the leading causes of injury on a construction site?

Workers inhaling toxic fumes

Workers getting sunburned

Workers being struck by falling objects

Workers using battery-powered tools

11 / 50

Which one of the following is a safe way of moving a mobile access tower?

Using manual effort to pull from the top and the base

Using manual effort pushing only from the base

Towing with a site vehicle, with a tow rope attached to the base

Towing with a site vehicle with a tow rope attached to the top

12 / 50

What are three early signs of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Rash on the fingers

Fingertips turn white

Blisters on the fingers

Temporary loss of feeling in the fingers

Tingling or a pins and needles sensation in the fingers

13 / 50

If warnings about how to work with hazardous substances are not followed, what is a likely consequence for workers?

Good health

Decreased fitness levels

Increased fitness level

Ill health

14 / 50

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

Damage to hearing

Breathing in harmful dust

Dermatitis to skin

Eye injuries

15 / 50

If you discover a fire, what is the first thing that you should do?

Finish what you are doing

Try to put out the fire

Put your tools away

Raise the alarm

16 / 50

Planned work requires the use of a power tool to cut or grind materials. Select the two best ways to control the dust.

Work slowly and carefully

Keep the area clean and tidy

Fit a dust extractor or collector to the machine

Wear a dust mask

Wet cutting

17 / 50

What is the purpose of personal fall-arrest equipment?

To minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

To prevent workers from falling

To increase harm caused by falls

To protect more than one person if they fall

18 / 50

Which two of the following would be found in a safe system of work?

National insurance numbers

Security clearance

Sequence of work

Outline of the hazards

Criminal records check

19 / 50

What is the outcome of wearing a back support belt when lifting?

You will crush your backbone and damage it

You could face the same risk of injury

You can safely lift more than usual

You can lift any load without being injured

20 / 50

What does this sign mean?

It tells you where the site induction room is located

It tells you where the canteen is located

It tells you which direction to walk in

It tells you where to assemble in an emergency

21 / 50

Which two of the following are common causes of water pollution on site?

Smoking and e-smoking near drainage systems

Exhaust gases from mobile plant getting into drainage systems

Fuels being stored incorrectly and too close to drains

Walkways freezing in winter near drainage systems

Rain water washing material out of skips into surface water drains

22 / 50

What does this sign mean?

No smoking

Smoking is allowed

Danger - flammable materials present

No naked flames

23 / 50

What risk does this worker face by using this tool on a regular basis?

Dermatitis from repetitive use

Back injury caused by using heavy equipment

Weil's disease caused by the dust

Hand-arm vibration from prolonged use

24 / 50

What should you do if you need special respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to handle a chemical but no RPE has been provided?

Get on with the job, but try to work quickly to reduce exposure

Do not start work until you have the correct RPE and training

Sniff the substance to see if it makes you feel unwell

Start the work, but take regular breaks to reduce exposure

25 / 50

How can everyone on site help keep rats away?

Throw food scraps over the fence or hoarding

Put all food and drink rubbish into bins provided

Put rat traps and poison around the site

Ask the Local Authority to put down rat poison

26 / 50

Which two of the following statements about power tools are true?

You should always unplug the tool when you are not using it

Power tools should always be left plugged in when you check or adjust them

A power tool should be unplugged by pulling its cord

You must be trained and competent to use any power tool

You should always carry the tool by its cord

27 / 50

Accidents on site are often caused by materials falling from vehicles during what process?

Unloading

Refuelling

Repainting

Cleaning

28 / 50

Which sign is warning you about slippery a surface?

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29 / 50

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

Goggles misting up, limiting vision

Breathing in harmful dust

Not being able to hear colleagues

Back injury, from poor posture

30 / 50

Loading and storage areas should be located where?

Outside the site boundary area

Away from the main construction worksite

Away from pedestrian-only areas and main pedestrian routes

Close to the welfare facilities

31 / 50

Which of the following two statements about moving mobile access towers are correct?

The tower must not be moved while people are on it

The tower should only be moved outside of working hours

The tower can be moved short distances while tools and equipment are on it

The tower should only be moved over soft or uneven ground

The tower must not be moved while tools and equipment are on it

32 / 50

Mobile access towers should be erected by:

Someone who is trained and competent

Anyone who has the tools

Anyone who will be using the equipment

An apprentice, as it is good practice for them

33 / 50

Identify one of the most common types of accident involving site dumpers.

Vehicles overturning

Inexperienced drivers

Drivers not concentrating

Issues with engines

34 / 50

Who should drive company vehicles?

Any construction site manager or supervisor

Any junior apprentice workers

Anyone with a learner driver permit

Any employee who is competent and authorised

35 / 50

What does it mean if the equipment you are using is issued with a prohibition notice?

You can use it as long as you take more care

You must not use it unless your supervisor is present

Only supervisors can use it until further notice

You must not use it until it is made safe

36 / 50

What is the first thing you should do if you find an unmarked container that you think might contain chemicals?

Move the container to somewhere safe

Smell it to see what the chemical is

Ensure that it remains undisturbed and report it

Put the container in a bin to get rid of it

37 / 50

What is a good way of reducing energy use when running heating or cooling systems needed for site accommodation?

Running equipment on maximum effort

Opening all doors and windows

Not using any heating or cooling systems

Keeping windows and doors closed

38 / 50

What is the meaning of this sign?

Traffic approaching from each direction

No pedestrian access

Go slow

Pedestrian walkway only

39 / 50

At what point should excavations be inspected?

Only if there is spare time to do so

At the start of each shift, or after events that might affect stability

At the beginning and end of every weekday

Immediately after reaching maximum depth and once a week after this

40 / 50

Which of the following is the least important reason for recording all accidents?

Details have to be entered in the accident book

Some accidents have to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

To find out who is to blame and make sure they are prosecuted

It might stop them happening again

41 / 50

You need to lift a load that is not heavy, but it is so big that you cannot see in front of you. What should you do?

Get someone to walk next to you and give directions

Ask someone to help carry the load so that you can both see ahead

Get someone to walk in front of you and tell others to get out of the way

Move the load on your own. It is so large that anyone in your way is sure to see it

42 / 50

Mobile access towers should be erected, altered or dismantled by whom?

Anyone who thinks they can do it

Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised

Anyone who has excess time in their day

Anyone who has worked for the company longer than two years

43 / 50

If a sink on site is blocked and the water supply has failed, what should you do?

Find a plunger

Buy water from the vending machines

Get used to the situation

Speak to a supervisor

44 / 50

How often is it good practice to carry out repeat face-fit tests for respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

When starting work on a different site

On a regular basis

On an ad-hoc basis

When starting a new shift pattern

45 / 50

Why is it essential to be fully trained before using a cartridge-operated tool?

They operate like a gun and can be dangerous in inexperienced hands

They are heavy and could cause manual handling injuries

They have exposed electrical parts

They can cause dermatitis when used for long periods

46 / 50

What is the main issue with using barrier cream to protect your skin?

It can be broken down by some substances

It is difficult to wash off

It can irritate your skin and give you dermatitis

It costs too much to use every day

47 / 50

According to the Work at Height Regulations, when can ladders be used for work?

A ladder must never be used on site

If it is high risk work for long periods of time

When other people do not need to use it for access

If it is low risk work for a short period of time

48 / 50

The whole site has been issued with a prohibition notice. What does this mean?

Continue with the site work

Do not use any power tools

Finish the job and go home

Stop work because the site is unsafe

49 / 50

Skin burns are most likely to occur when a worker works with which of the following?

Glass products

Dry wood

Emulsion paint

Wet cement

50 / 50

Can the damage by exposure to noise over a long period of time be reversed?

Yes, if you change jobs

No, the damage is permanent

Yes, if you have an operation

No, unless medication is used

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