CSCS Accident Reporting and Recording Mock Test

HS&E TEST

Accident Reporting and Recording

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If someone is injured at work, who should record it in the accident book?

The company contract manager

Someone from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The first aider identified on site

The injured person or someone acting for them

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

Details have to be entered in the accident book

It might stop them happening again

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

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When must an entry be made in the accident book?

When a worker has been off sick for three days

Only if the accident involved broken bones

When a compensation claim is completed

When an accident causes injury to any worker

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In order to reduce the risk of accidents, which one of the following should be avoided when driving vehicle on site?

Reverse without the use of a vehicle marshaller

Drive-through loading and unloading areas

Use designated turning areas

Implement a one-way system around the site

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Who is responsible for reporting any unsafe conditions on site?

The Contracts Manager

The client or principal contractor

The Site Manager

Everyone one the construction site

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Why should you report an accident?

So that your company will be held responsible

It helps the site find out who caused it

It is a legal requirement

So that everyone can find out what happened

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When must an accident be recorded?

Only when a person breaks a major bone or is concussed

Only when an accident causes damage to plant or equipment

Only when an accident causes injury to a worker as a result of working activities

Only when a person is injured and will be off work for three days or more

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Under what circumstance is a worker allowed to operate a plant vehicle?

If they have been working for the company for over 6 months

If they are the site manager or supervisor

If they have a full international driving licence

If competent and authorised to do so

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A scaffold has collapsed and you saw it happen. What should you say when you are asked about the accident?

As little as possible, as you are not a scaffold expert

Exactly what you saw, giving as much detail as possible

As little as possible because you don't want to get people into trouble

Who you think should be blamed and punished

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You suffer an injury at work and the details are recorded in the accident book. What must happen to this accident record?

It must be sent to the insurance company at the end of the job

It must be treated as confidential under data protection laws

It must be destroyed at the end of the job, due to confidentiality

It must be kept in a place where anyone at work can read it

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

It is the law to report all near miss incidents

To learn from them and stop them happening again

To find someone to blame so claims can be made

It is a requirement of the CDM Regulations

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You have been injured in an accident at work and, as a result, are absent for more than seven days. Which two of the following actions must be taken?

Your employer must inform the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The accident must be recorded in the accident book

You must pay for any first-aid equipment used to treat your injury

The local hospital and the benefits office must be informed

The emergency services must be called to find out how the accident happened

13 / 28

Where should accidents that cause any injury be recorded?

In the site engineer's day book

In the building inspector's diary

In the main contractor's diary

In the accident report book

14 / 28

Which two of the following items should be recorded in the ancient book?

National insurance number

Telephone number

Location of the hospital

Date of the accident

Injuries sustained

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What must be done if an operator is driving plant equipment faster than site speed limits?

Inform a supervisor or manager

Wait until they stop and talk to them about it

Shout at the driver, telling them to slow down

Alert all other staff on site to be careful

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

Driving downhill with a heavy load

Driving without using the flashing beacon

Being under the influence of drugs

Being under the influence of alcohol

Losing your road users' driving licence

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While working on site you cut one of your fingers. What should you do?

Report it at the end of the day or the end of the shift

Report it and get first aid if necessary

Wash it, and if it is not a problem carry on working

Clean it and tell your supervisor about it later

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

All accidents causing any kind of injury

Any injuries requiring treatment in a hospital

Specified injuries only, such as broken bones, or death

Only accidents where time off work is required

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Which of the following does not have to be recorded in the accident book?

The injured person's home address

The date and time that the injury happened

Details of the injury sustained

The injured person's national insurance number

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Which two of the following are the main reasons for reporting accidents, incidents and near misses?

Certain incidents or accidents have to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

To help the company avoid being prosecuted or fined

To understand how and things went wrong

To find out whom claims should be made again

To make sure none of the supervisors find out about the accident

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When must an accident be recorded in the accident book?

If a person is injured in any way

If a person has a day off work with a cold

Only if a person has to attend hospital

Only if a person suffers a broken bone

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Who must you report a serious accident to?

The police service

The ambulance service

Site security

Your employer

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When an accident / near miss occurs, who should be involved in the investigation?

All relevant staff

Company investors

The owner of the company

Company directors

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What action should be taken if you witness a serious accident on site?

Ask your workmates what they think you should do

Say nothing in case you get someone into trouble

Telephone the local doctor for advice

Tell your supervisor that you saw what happened

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If you have a minor accident, who should report it?

The sub-contractor

You, if possible

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Anyone who saw the accident

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

To place blame

To help track the cost of insurance claims

To identify the people involved

To fine the cause and prevent recurrence

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You are injured in an accident at work. When should you report it?

Immediately, or as soon as possible

At the end of the day, before you go home

The next day before you start work

Only if you have to take time off work

28 / 28

Which of the following statements best describes a near miss?

An incident where you were just too late to see what happened

An incident where someone was injured and nearly had to go to hospital

An incident where someone was injured and nearly had to take time off work

An incident that nearly resulted in injury or damage

Your score is

The average score is 86%

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