CSCS Operatives Mock Test 5

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CSCS Operatives Test 5

1 / 50

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

It will always be in a cardboard box

By the shape of the container or packaging

By warning symbols on the container or packaging

It will always be in a black container

2 / 50

What do the initials HAVS stand for?

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Heavy arm vibration system

Heat and ventilation syndrome

Hand and ventilation system

3 / 50

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

Cats

Rabbits

Rats

Squirrels

4 / 50

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

A cold water standpipe and paper towels

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

There is no need to provide washing facilities

A water container, bowl and paper towels

5 / 50

In which one of the following situations is it safer for a worker to speak to someone operating mobile plant?

The operator knows the worker is there and the plant has stopped operating

The worker is wearing PPE and the plant is moving slowly

The worker is wearing hi-vis and the plant is moving slowly

The operator can hear the worker and it is daytime

6 / 50

What should be done with waste concrete and washout water?

Pour it down a drain with plenty of water

Bury it in a disposable bin liner

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

Place it in a lined skip for recycling

7 / 50

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

Cuts and abrasions to skin

Damage to hearing

Eye injuries

Breathing in harmful dust

8 / 50

Which one of the following statements about mental health is true?

Mental health is all about how we think and remember things

Mental health has to do with our general knowledge

Mental and physical health are directly linked

Mental health is all about our intelligence

9 / 50

What is the best way to minimise dust on site?

Using powered tools only

Covering the whole site

Reducing use of the wheel-wash

Dampening using fine water sprays

10 / 50

Why is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act important to you as a worker? Give two answers.

It puts legal duties on all employees

It states how to make legal claims after an accident

It puts legal duties on all employers

It tells employers who is working where on site

It states how employees should carry out a task

11 / 50

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

Heavy brick

Wet cement

Dry wood

Glass

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?

Build the stack so that it leans away from the edge

Cover the stack with polythene

Put a warning sign on the stack

Have brick guards or netting fitted to the edge

13 / 50

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

Help the driver to reverse

Wait or find another way around the crane

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

Pass close to the front of the crane

14 / 50

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

Whenever people are working at height

Only when there are no fall-arrest systems in place

Only when work-restraint lanyards fail

Whenever workers are working at ground level

15 / 50

Noise levels may be a problem if you have to raise your voice to be heard by someone standing how far away?

3 m

4 m

2 m

5 m

16 / 50

Which one of the following is true of repeated exposure to small doses of dust?

It can help to build up immunity

It is unavoidable and harmless

The effects will build up over time

Any effects will be immediately apparent

17 / 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

The load will feel lighter due to the cold condition

You will need to work more quickly to warm up

Your ability to carry the load safely will be reduce

18 / 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 always triggers hay fever

It is usually a rust-red colour

19 / 50

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

It quickly cuts off the power if there is a fault

It makes the tool run at a safe speed

It lowers the voltage automatically

It saves energy and lowers costs

20 / 50

Which one of the following groups needs to be aware of emergency procedures on site?

The directors of the company

Only the designated first aiders

Visitors to the site only

Everyone who is on site

21 / 50

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

HSE

22 / 50

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

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

They could be fined or imprisoned

They will need to employ more people

They will damage the environment

23 / 50

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

The injured person or someone acting for them

The company contract manager

The first aider identified on site

Someone from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

24 / 50

What is the best way to limit exposure to dust when using a power tool?

Stop dust getting into the air

Stand downwind of any dust

Do the work quickly

Use the tool during wet weather

25 / 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 to minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

It is designed to prevent falls from occurring

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

26 / 50

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

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

It can explode

It makes you hyperactive

You may not have enough oxygen to breathe

It makes you dehydrated

27 / 50

What does a hot-work permit allow you to do?

Carry out work that needs warm, protective clothing

Carry out work that could start a fire

Work below ground in a confined space

Work in warm weather

28 / 50

If a worker confides in a colleague that they have suffered from a mental health issue, what should the colleague do?

Treat them as they would any other work colleague

Inform the site supervisor and first aider

Do their work for them because they might not be able to cope

Let other colleagues know, so they can avoid working with them

29 / 50

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

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

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 workers should stay within the designated pedestrian routes

30 / 50

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

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

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

Permits to work are only required by managers on large sites

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

31 / 50

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

Telephone and alarm systems

A place to sit down

Energising music

The correct tools

32 / 50

What is the organisation 'The Samaritans' ?

A political party which supports looking after vulnerable people

A charity offering construction training to young vulnerable people

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

A trade union organisation offering financial and legal support

33 / 50

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

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

See if there is a toxic gas meter in the trench

34 / 50

What should you do if you have been told how to lift a heavy load but you think there is a better way to do it?

Ask your workmates to decide which way you should do it

Discuss your idea with your supervisor before lifting

Forget your idea and do it the way you have been told

Ignore what you have been told and do it your way

35 / 50

What health problem can be caused by using hand-held vibrating tools?

Blisters on your fingers and hands

Damage to the blood vessels in your fingers and hands

An itchy skin irritation, like dermatitis, affecting your hands

Skin cancer on your hands and arms

36 / 50

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

Find another heavy tool to use instead of the hammer

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

Stop work and get the hammer repaired or replaced

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

37 / 50

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

Podium steps can easily topple if you overreach sideways

Podium steps should be inspected before use

Podium step wheels must be locked before you get on

Podium steps are safe and can't topple over

38 / 50

What is the main hazard associated with the movement of plant and machinery around site?

Pedestrians walking too close to moving machinery and being crushed

Drivers getting motion sickness from the movement of the machine

Existing building collapse from vibrations of the moving machinery

Members of the public being poisoned by the exhaust fumes

39 / 50

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

Rubber

Wet concrete

Glue

Dust

40 / 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

The user must hold a CSCS card

The lifting aid must be designed for the task

The lifting aid can only be used outside

Lifting aids must not be more than six months old

41 / 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

42 / 50

What is the primary use for a spill kit?

To demonstrate clean-up procedures

For first-aid purposes

To clean-up chemicals

For general worker safety

43 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Emergency eyewash

Emergency shower

Safety glasses cleaning station

Warning - risk of splashing

44 / 50

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

Naked flame

Sparks

Water

Carbon dioxide

Oxygen

45 / 50

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

Welfare facilities

Overtime payment schedule

Emergency procedures

The name of the company owner

Public transport timetable

46 / 50

What should employers check regularly if you are working with hazardous substances?

Your family

Your wages

Your mood

Your health

47 / 50

What should you do if you are concerned about a colleague's mental health?

Nothing, it's not your problem

Speak to them about it

Tell all the team about it

Speak to a doctor about it

48 / 50

Which sign is categorised as a warning sign?

49 / 50

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

Each time before use

At least once a year

Once a week

Every day

50 / 50

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

To place blame

To identify the people involved

To help track the cost of insurance claims

To fine the cause and prevent recurrence

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