CSCS Operatives Mock Test 4

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CSCS Operatives Test 4

1 / 50

Which two items are classed as hazardous waste?

Panes of glass

Used spill kits

Untreated timber off-cuts

Fluorescent light tubes

Broken bricks

2 / 50

Which one of the following is good advice for helping to cope with stress?

Keep it to yourself

Work longer hours

Drink more alcohol

Get enough rest

3 / 50

Do you have any responsibility for minimising the amount of waste created?

Yes, everyone on site has a responsibility to do this

Only if you are told to do so during your site induction

No, it is the responsibility of site management

Only during the site clean up at the end of the project

4 / 50

After watching you work, a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector issues an improvement notice. What does this mean?

You are not working in a safe way

You are not working fast enough

You need to improve the standard of your work

Your work has improved since the last visit

5 / 50

Which one of the following is true of the symptoms of stress?

They take a while to develop

They can be different for each individual

They are the same for everybody

They always develop very quickly

6 / 50

Which of the following is true of lead?

It is poisonous to ingest

It is safe if in contact with the skin

It is only poisonous for people over 25

It is safe to ingest

7 / 50

Which sign means that a substance is corrosive?

B

D

A

C

8 / 50

Someone collapses with stomach pain and there is no first aider on site. What should you do first?

Ask someone to call the emergency services

Help them to lie down in the recovery position

Get them to take some painkillers

Ask them to sit down

9 / 50

Which two topics should be covered in site induction?

Site emergency procedures

Site rules

Local transportation links

Local amenities

Holiday entitlement

10 / 50

What does this sign mean?

No gloves

Use the handrail

Do not touch

Stop button

11 / 50

How should your employer provide you with information about site traffic rules?

Place a note on the site noticeboard

During the site induction

Use a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector

Ask other workers on site to tell you

12 / 50

When should you apply barrier cream to your skin?

Before you start work

As part of first-aid treatment

When you finish work

When you can't find your gloves

13 / 50

What does it mean when a building has been issued with listed status?

An entrance fee must be charged to visitors

Permission is needed to make any changes

The council must pay for the project

It should not be entered, as it is hazardous

14 / 50

Which kind of personal protective equipment (PPE) equipment can protect your lungs from harmful vapours?

Respirator

Goggles

Hard hat

Ear defenders

15 / 50

What does this sign mean?

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Warning - radioactive material

Warning - high voltage

Warning - laser beams

Warning - rotating object

16 / 50

Which disease is most likely to be caught through cuts, grazes or puncture wounds?

Legionella

Dermatitis

Tetanus

Cancer

17 / 50

When choosing vehicle routes around a site, what is the main factor that should be considered?

Is the driver experienced enough to drive the route

The width of the route

Could the ground conditions cause a vehicle to overturn

The medical history of the driver

18 / 50

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

Alert all other staff on site to be careful

Inform a supervisor or manager

Wait until they stop and talk to them about it

Shout at the driver, telling them to slow down

19 / 50

You are using a generator to power some lighting when a lamp blows. You have a spare lamp. What should you do?

Wait for a fully qualified electrician with a NICEIC card

Replace the lamp without disconnecting the generator

Disconnect the lighting from the generator before replacing the lamp

Carry on working in the dark

20 / 50

What should you do if you need to use a mobile access tower but the brakes don't work?

Do not use the tower

Get someone to hold the tower while you use it

Use some wood to wedge the wheels and stop them moving

Only use the tower if the floor is level

21 / 50

When should emergency procedures be put in place?

At the beginning of each month

After the completion of the work

Annually

Before any work begins

22 / 50

A worker finds a way of working that is quicker than the method statement they have been given. What should they do?

Inform work colleagues so they can work this way

Get more work done so they can earn more money

Continue to follow the safe system of work for the task

Get their work done more quickly so they can leave early

23 / 50

How can a worker check if a substance is hazardous to health?

Smell the substance, as odourless substances are safe

All hazardous substances have a large warning label on them

If it is, the hazards should be shown in a COSHH risk assessment

Ask the site manager for their opinion

24 / 50

What should you do if you have to raise your voice to make yourself heard on site?

Stop work and raise it with your supervisor

Carry on working as it is not a problem

Pack up and leave the site

Tell the person making the noise to stop work

25 / 50

Which of the following is a definition of work-related stress?

The abnormal reaction to additional responsibilities being given at work

The positive reaction people have to being given additional workload

The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or demands placed on them

The positive reaction people have to working excessive hours for extra overtime

26 / 50

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

Immediately, or as soon as possible

The next day before you start work

At the end of the day, before you go home

Only if you have to take time off work

27 / 50

A mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) must not be used on what surface?

A concrete road

A smooth concrete path

Soft or uneven ground

An asphalt road

28 / 50

A worker is storing materials above toe-board height on a scaffold. How should people below be protected?

Use string to secure the materials

Halt the work when people are approaching

Use a brick guard or suitable mesh netting

Shout a warning to anyone passing below

29 / 50

In which document should the safe way of carrying out a task be described?

Instruction Manual

Order Sheet

Method Statement

Work Programme

30 / 50

Asbestosis is associated with exposure to asbestos. Which part of the body does this disease affect?

Feet

Hands

Brain

Lungs

31 / 50

A work task results in cables from power tools running across a walkway. What action should be taken?

While working, look out for anyone approaching to warn them

Consider using cordless tools, or running the cables at high level

Think about cancelling the job because it is too dangerous

Put up signs that the fire escape is out of order temporarily

32 / 50

What should you wear if there is a risk of materials flying into your eyes?

Impact-rated goggles

Tinted-welded goggles

Chemical-rated goggles

Laser safety glasses

33 / 50

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

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The sub-contractor

Anyone who saw the accident

You, if possible

34 / 50

Which of the following is the correct order of signs with their categories?

A - C - D - B

A - C - B - D

B - C - D - A

B - C - A - D

35 / 50

Which one of the following is true of a spill on site, involving just one litre of oil?

It is too small to cause a problem

It could cause serious air pollution

It will contaminate the ground

The main problem is that oil is expensive

36 / 50

Whose responsibility is it to ensure that exposure to substances which are hazardous to health is prevented or adequately controlled?

The employer

The designer

The product manufacturers

All workers on site

37 / 50

Before clearing up some rubble inside a building, why is it advisable to spray water on it?

To kill any insects in it

So it doesn't make a mess

To prevent dust clouds

To save time

38 / 50

Why are battery-powered tools preferred over 110 volt tools in a construction environment?

They are more powerful

They are safer

They are cheaper to run

They are quieter

39 / 50

Which of the following two options are likely to cause the most dust exposure?

Working with dry materials

Using power tools without extraction

Using power tools with extraction

Working with wet or damp materials

Using hand tools outside

40 / 50

Where should vehicles be loaded and unloaded?

On level ground

On a downward slope

On uneven ground

On an upward slope

41 / 50

When can a mobile plant operator let people ride in, or on, the machine?

Only if they have a long way to walk

Any time as long as the site speed limit is not exceeded

Any time as long as the cab door is shut

Only if it is designed to carry passengers and has a designated seat

42 / 50

How should you be informed about what to do in an emergency? Give two answers.

By asking at the local hospital

By asking the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

By attending the site induction

By looking in the health and safety file

By reading the site noticeboards

43 / 50

Which is the most important reason for keeping work areas clean and tidy?

So you look organised to your supervisor

To stop the spread of infection

You will be less likely to have an accident

It will help you get more work in future

44 / 50

When using a power tool to cut or grind materials, why should the dust be collected and not allowed to get into the air?

The tool will go faster if the dust is collected

A machine guard is not needed if the dust is collected

To save time and avoid having to clear up the mess

Most dust can be harmful if breathed in

45 / 50

What are the two main visual inspections you should carry out before using a power tool?

Make sure the manufacturer's label hasn't come off

Check it is marked with a security stamp

Check switches, triggers and make sure the guard are adjusted and work correctly

Make sure the carry case isn't broken

Check the power lead, plug and casing are in good condition

46 / 50

When is site transport allowed to drive along a pedestrian route?

Only if necessary and if all pedestrians are excluded

If it is the shortest route

Only if the vehicle has a flashing yellow light

During meal breaks

47 / 50

Identify which of the following is best suited for accessing an excavation.

A harness and pulley

A step ladder

A cherry picker

A secured ladder

48 / 50

Which sign means harmful to the environment?

A

B

C

D

49 / 50

The use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is most likely required in which environment?

Where there is dust or fumes

Where there is excessive heat

Where work at height is being carried out

Where heavy manual labour is required

50 / 50

When drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding, what is the best way to protect your long-term health from harmful dust?

Wear FFP3-rated respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Use dust extraction, or wet cut and wear FFP3-rated respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Use dust extraction, or wet cut and wear a dust mask

Wear any disposable respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

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