CSCS Accident Reporting and Recording Mock Test

HS&E TEST

Accident Reporting and Recording

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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?

The accident must be recorded in the accident book

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

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

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

The local hospital and the benefits office must be informed

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

Clean it and tell your supervisor about it later

Report it and get first aid if necessary

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

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

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

The injured person or someone acting for them

Someone from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The company contract manager

The first aider identified on site

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Why should you report an accident?

It is a legal requirement

So that your company will be held responsible

It helps the site find out who caused it

So that everyone can find out what happened

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

You, if possible

Anyone who saw the accident

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The sub-contractor

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

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

Details have to be entered in the accident book

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

To fine the cause and prevent recurrence

To place blame

To help track the cost of insurance claims

To identify the people involved

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Which of the following statements best describes a near miss?

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

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

An incident that nearly resulted in injury or damage

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

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

If they have a full international driving licence

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

If they are the site manager or supervisor

If competent and authorised to do so

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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 kept in a place where anyone at work can read it

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

It must be treated as confidential under data protection laws

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When must an accident be recorded in the accident book?

Only if a person suffers a broken bone

If a person has a day off work with a cold

Only if a person has to attend hospital

If a person is injured in any way

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

Wait until they stop and talk to them about it

Alert all other staff on site to be careful

Inform a supervisor or manager

Shout at the driver, telling them to slow down

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

Company investors

All relevant staff

Company directors

The owner of the company

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Who is responsible for reporting any unsafe conditions on site?

The Site Manager

The Contracts Manager

The client or principal contractor

Everyone one the construction site

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

Telephone the local doctor for advice

Say nothing in case you get someone into trouble

Tell your supervisor that you saw what happened

Ask your workmates what they think you should do

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

National insurance number

Location of the hospital

Injuries sustained

Date of the accident

Telephone number

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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?

Implement a one-way system around the site

Reverse without the use of a vehicle marshaller

Drive-through loading and unloading areas

Use designated turning areas

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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

The injured person's national insurance number

Details of the injury sustained

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

Losing your road users' driving licence

Being under the influence of drugs

Driving downhill with a heavy load

Being under the influence of alcohol

Driving without using the flashing beacon

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When must an entry be made in the accident book?

When an accident causes injury to any worker

When a compensation claim is completed

Only if the accident involved broken bones

When a worker has been off sick for three days

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

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

To find out whom claims should be made again

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

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Where should accidents that cause any injury be recorded?

In the main contractor's diary

In the building inspector's diary

In the accident report book

In the site engineer's day book

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

The next day before you start work

Only if you have to take time off work

Immediately, or as soon as possible

At the end of the day, before you go home

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

Any injuries requiring treatment in a hospital

All accidents causing any kind of injury

Specified injuries only, such as broken bones, or death

Only accidents where time off work is required

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When must an accident be recorded?

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

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

Only when an accident causes damage to plant or equipment

Only when a person breaks a major bone or is concussed

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Who must you report a serious accident to?

Your employer

Site security

The police service

The ambulance service

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