CSCS Operatives Mock Test 5

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CSCS Operatives Test 5

1 / 50

Which animal is the most likely carrier of Weil' s disease (leptospirosis) on construction sites?

Cats

Squirrels

Rats

Rabbits

2 / 50

Which sign is categorised as a warning sign?

3 / 50

What does the following sign mean?

Deep water

No running

Safety boots must be worn

Fragile roof

4 / 50

Why is methane gas dangerous in confined spaces? Give two answers

It makes you hyperactive

You will not be able to see because of the dense fumes

You may not have enough oxygen to breathe

It makes you dehydrated

It can explode

5 / 50

Which two of these activities are likely to need a hot-work permit?

Replacing an empty liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder with a full one

Refuelling a diesel dump truck

Soldering pipework in a central heating system

Using the heaters in the drying room

Cutting steel with an angle grinder

6 / 50

What should you do if your disposable, foam earplugs keep falling out?

Stop work until you are shown how to fit them properly

Put two earplugs in each ear so that they stay in place

Put rolled-up tissue paper in each ear instead

Throw them away and work without them

7 / 50

You are in a deep trench. A lorry backs up to the trench and the engine is left running. What should you do?

See if there is a toxic gas meter in the trench

Get out of the trench quickly

Ignore the problem, as the lorry will soon drive away

Put on ear defenders to cut out the engine noise

8 / 50

What piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn on sites where there is a risk of falling objects?

A safety harness

Hi-vis clothing

Protective goggles

Hard hat

9 / 50

Which requirement must be met before operating a power tool?

You must have a gold CSCS card

You must be trained and competent

You must only operate it when your supervisor is present

You must be over 18 years old

10 / 50

Which two things should workers be briefed about when starting work on site for the first time?

Welfare facilities

Overtime payment schedule

Public transport timetable

Emergency procedures

The name of the company owner

11 / 50

Which of the following do you not need to do to ensure that someone's mask works?

Check the user has passed a face-fit test while wearing the mask

Check the mask is being worn correctly

Check the mask under water to make sure the seals are tight

Check the mask is the correct type needed

12 / 50

If you need to stack materials on a working platform, what is the best way to stop them falling over the toe-board?

Put a warning sign on the stack

Have brick guards or netting fitted to the edge

Build the stack so that it leans away from the edge

Cover the stack with polythene

13 / 50

When do you need to check tools and equipment for damage?

Once a week

At least once a year

Every day

Each time before use

14 / 50

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

Breathing in harmful dust

Eye injuries

Damage to hearing

Cuts and abrasions to skin

15 / 50

What should you do if the head on your hammer becomes loose?

Stop work and get the hammer repaired or replaced

Find another heavy tool to use instead of the hammer

Tell the other people near you to keep out of the way

Keep using it but be aware that the head could come off at any time

16 / 50

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

It is a requirement of the CDM Regulations

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

17 / 50

What are two possible consequences for employers of not taking measures to prevent accidents and ill health at work?

They could be fined or imprisoned

They will damage the environment

They will need to employ more people

They will lose time and money due to the cost of any accident or ill health

They will have to change the site layout for emergency vehicles

18 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Safety glasses cleaning station

Warning - risk of splashing

Emergency eyewash

Emergency shower

19 / 50

What is the primary use for a spill kit?

For first-aid purposes

For general worker safety

To demonstrate clean-up procedures

To clean-up chemicals

20 / 50

Which one of the following is it good practice for lone workers to have access to for personal safety?

A place to sit down

Energising music

Telephone and alarm systems

The correct tools

21 / 50

What should be done with waste concrete and washout water?

Bury it on site, as it will break down over time

Bury it in a disposable bin liner

Place it in a lined skip for recycling

Pour it down a drain with plenty of water

22 / 50

Which two of the following will help you to find out about the site emergency procedures and emergency telephone numbers?

Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website

Guidance from your local job centre

Looking in the telephone directory

Attending the site induction

Reading the site noticeboards

23 / 50

What do the initials HAVS stand for?

Hand and ventilation system

Heavy arm vibration system

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Heat and ventilation syndrome

24 / 50

What should a worker do if they have been asked to build a mobile access tower but they haven't had any training?

Look for tutorials on the internet

Ask a workmate how to build the tower

Get on with the job and learn as they work

Tell their supervisor that they have no training

25 / 50

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

26 / 50

Workers are on foot close to moving plant, which one of the following is true?

Hi-vis clothing will keep the workers safe if the plant is not reversing

The workers will be safe if they are in a group

The operator will see the workers, because they have mirrors and CCTV

The workers should stay within the designated pedestrian routes

27 / 50

Exposure to which of the following is unlikely to result in lung disease?

Bird droppings

Strong smells

Asbestos

Silica dust

28 / 50

Which material or substance is most likely to give off hazardous vapour?

Wet concrete

Dust

Glue

Rubber

29 / 50

How is it possible to tell that a product is hazardous?

By the shape of the container or packaging

By warning symbols on the container or packaging

It will always be in a black container

It will always be in a cardboard box

30 / 50

What should you do if you find a ladder that is damaged?

Use it if you can avoid the damaged part

Try to mend the damage before using it

Don't use it and report the damage at the end of your shift

Don't use it and make sure that others know about the damage

31 / 50

You are walking on site and a large, mobile crane reverses across your path. What should you do?

Help the driver to reverse

Start to run so that you can pass behind the reversing crane

Pass close to the front of the crane

Wait or find another way around the crane

32 / 50

If someone is injured on site, where should this be recorded?

In an accident book or record

In the method of work

On the safe system of work plan

On the site plan

33 / 50

Which of the following is true regarding harmful construction dust?

It is often invisible to the naked eye

It can always be seen in normal light

It is usually a rust-red colour

It always triggers hay fever

34 / 50

Which one of the following situations would require a rescue plan?

Only when there are no fall-arrest systems in place

Whenever people are working at height

Only when work-restraint lanyards fail

Whenever workers are working at ground level

35 / 50

What are two of the best ways of helping to save energy on site and reduce harmful emissions?

Switch off plant and equipment, including generators, when they are not in use

Keep windows and doors closed in offices and welfare facilities when the heating is on

Use a generator rather than mains electricity for the offices and small items of equipment

Report any defective, non-powered hand tools so that they can be repaired or replaced

36 / 50

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

Someone from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The first aider identified on site

The injured person or someone acting for them

The company contract manager

37 / 50

What is the organisation 'The Samaritans' ?

A trade union organisation offering financial and legal support

A political party which supports looking after vulnerable people

A charity that provides emotional support for people who are struggling to cope

A charity offering construction training to young vulnerable people

38 / 50

Which of the following is not true when using podium steps?

Podium steps are safe and can't topple over

Podium steps should be inspected before use

Podium steps can easily topple if you overreach sideways

Podium step wheels must be locked before you get on

39 / 50

What are two risks of carrying a load in cold, damp conditions?

The load will be easier to carry

The route you take could be slippery

Your ability to carry the load safely will be reduce

The load will feel lighter due to the cold condition

You will need to work more quickly to warm up

40 / 50

Good quality personal protective equipment (PPE) will be marked with which letter or letters?

HSE

41 / 50

What are the minimum facilities that must be provided on site for washing your hands?

A cold water standpipe and paper towels

There is no need to provide washing facilities

Hot and cold water, soap and a way to dry your hands

A water container, bowl and paper towels

42 / 50

Which of the following best describes the purpose of personal fall prevention equipment?

It is designed to be used in confined spaces only

It is designed protect more than one person if a fall occurs

It is designed to prevent falls from occurring

It is designed to minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

43 / 50

You witness a serious accident on site. What immediate action should you take? Give two answers

Lift the injured person and take them to the site office

Call out to other workers so they call for help

Check if it is safe to approach the injured person

Sit the injured person up and give them food and water

Record the date and time in the incident book

44 / 50

You are about to start a job. How will you know if you need a permit to work?

Information will be given during the site induction, before any work starts

Permits to work are only required by managers on large sites

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will give them out

Other workers on site will pass them on after they have finished with them

45 / 50

What two things are important for the use of manual handling lifting aids?

Users must be trained in the correct use of the lifting aid

Lifting aids must not be more than six months old

The lifting aid can only be used outside

The user must hold a CSCS card

The lifting aid must be designed for the task

46 / 50

Exposure to which of the following is most likely to result in dermatitis?

Dry wood

Wet cement

Heavy brick

Glass

47 / 50

What is the best way to minimise dust on site?

Reducing use of the wheel-wash

Using powered tools only

Dampening using fine water sprays

Covering the whole site

48 / 50

Which of the following could ignite flammable vapours? Select two answers.

Water

Oxygen

Sparks

Naked flame

Carbon dioxide

49 / 50

Which sign is a warning about high-voltage electricity?

50 / 50

Why should a residual current device (RCD) be used with 230 volt tools?

It saves energy and lowers costs

It quickly cuts off the power if there is a fault

It lowers the voltage automatically

It makes the tool run at a safe speed

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