CSCS Operatives Mock Test 5

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CSCS Operatives Test 5

1 / 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 is all about our intelligence

Mental health has to do with our general knowledge

Mental and physical health are directly linked

2 / 50

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

Speak to them about it

Tell all the team about it

Nothing, it's not your problem

Speak to a doctor about it

3 / 50

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

HSE

4 / 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?

Discuss your idea with your supervisor before lifting

Ask your workmates to decide which way you should do it

Ignore what you have been told and do it your way

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

5 / 50

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

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

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

Treat them as they would any other work colleague

Inform the site supervisor and first aider

6 / 50

What is the organisation 'The Samaritans' ?

A charity offering construction training to young vulnerable people

A trade union organisation offering financial and legal support

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

A political party which supports looking after vulnerable people

7 / 50

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

Rabbits

Squirrels

Rats

Cats

8 / 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 saves energy and lowers costs

It makes the tool run at a safe speed

It lowers the voltage automatically

9 / 50

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

You may not have enough oxygen to breathe

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

It can explode

It makes you dehydrated

It makes you hyperactive

10 / 50

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

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

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

The operator can hear the worker and it is daytime

The worker is wearing PPE and the plant is moving slowly

11 / 50

Which sign is categorised as a warning sign?

12 / 50

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

Check the mask is being worn correctly

Check the mask is the correct type needed

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

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

13 / 50

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

The workers will be safe if they are in a group

The workers should stay within the designated pedestrian routes

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

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

14 / 50

Which of the following is true regarding harmful construction dust?

It is often invisible to the naked eye

It always triggers hay fever

It can always be seen in normal light

It is usually a rust-red colour

15 / 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

16 / 50

Which of these is the most accurate way to confirm the exact location of buried services?

Architect drawings

Cable plans

Trial holes

Survey drawings

17 / 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

Members of the public being poisoned by the exhaust fumes

Existing building collapse from vibrations of the moving machinery

18 / 50

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

Energising music

The correct tools

A place to sit down

Telephone and alarm systems

19 / 50

What does the following sign mean?

Deep water

No running

Fragile roof

Safety boots must be worn

20 / 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

Record the date and time in the incident book

Sit the injured person up and give them food and water

Call out to other workers so they call for help

Check if it is safe to approach the injured person

21 / 50

A mobile crane is lifting a load but the load is about to hit something. What should you do?

Try and warn the person supervising or signalling the lift

Go and tell your supervisor

Do nothing and assume that everything is under control

Go and tell the crane driver

22 / 50

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

They will need to employ more people

They will have to change the site layout for emergency vehicles

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

They will damage the environment

They could be fined or imprisoned

23 / 50

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

Bird droppings

Silica dust

Strong smells

Asbestos

24 / 50

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

Carry out work that could start a fire

Carry out work that needs warm, protective clothing

Work below ground in a confined space

Work in warm weather

25 / 50

Which requirement must be met before operating a power tool?

You must only operate it when your supervisor is present

You must have a gold CSCS card

You must be over 18 years old

You must be trained and competent

26 / 50

What will safety footwear with a protective mid-sole protect you from?

Blisters, which could occur in warm, wet conditions

Spillages, which may burn the sole of your foot

Nails or sharp objects, which could puncture the sole of your foot

Twisting your ankle, as they have better grip than regular shoes

27 / 50

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

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

Blisters on your fingers and hands

28 / 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

29 / 50

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

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

It is designed to minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

It is designed to be used in confined spaces only

It is designed to prevent falls from occurring

30 / 50

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

Dust

Rubber

Wet concrete

Glue

31 / 50

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

By warning symbols on the container or packaging

By the shape of the container or packaging

It will always be in a black container

It will always be in a cardboard box

32 / 50

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

Cutting steel with an angle grinder

Refuelling a diesel dump truck

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

Soldering pipework in a central heating system

Using the heaters in the drying room

33 / 50

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

Hard hat

A safety harness

Hi-vis clothing

Protective goggles

34 / 50

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

Ignore the problem, as the lorry will soon drive away

See if there is a toxic gas meter in the trench

Get out of the trench quickly

Put on ear defenders to cut out the engine noise

35 / 50

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

Dry wood

Heavy brick

Glass

Wet cement

36 / 50

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

The directors of the company

Everyone who is on site

Only the designated first aiders

Visitors to the site only

37 / 50

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

To learn from them and stop them happening again

It is a requirement of the CDM Regulations

To find someone to blame so claims can be made

It is the law to report all near miss incidents

38 / 50

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

Have brick guards or netting fitted to the edge

Put a warning sign on the stack

Build the stack so that it leans away from the edge

Cover the stack with polythene

39 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Warning - risk of splashing

Emergency shower

Emergency eyewash

Safety glasses cleaning station

40 / 50

Why is it important to wash your hands after handling lead, or lead based paint, before eating or smoking?

It can transfer to your mouth and can be addictive

It can transfer to your mouth and taste bad

It can transfer to your mouth and is toxic

It can transfer to your mouth and make your breath smell bad

41 / 50

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

Public transport timetable

Emergency procedures

Welfare facilities

Overtime payment schedule

The name of the company owner

42 / 50

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

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

Use it if you can avoid the damaged part

Try to mend the damage before using it

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

43 / 50

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

Someone from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The company contract manager

The injured person or someone acting for them

The first aider identified on site

44 / 50

What do the initials HAVS stand for?

Heat and ventilation syndrome

Hand and ventilation system

Heavy arm vibration system

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

45 / 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 steps are safe and can't topple over

Podium step wheels must be locked before you get on

46 / 50

What is the best way to minimise dust on site?

Covering the whole site

Reducing use of the wheel-wash

Using powered tools only

Dampening using fine water sprays

47 / 50

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

Only when work-restraint lanyards fail

Whenever people are working at height

Whenever workers are working at ground level

Only when there are no fall-arrest systems in place

48 / 50

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

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

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

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

49 / 50

A worker is taking medication which could affect their health and safety in the workplace, and that of others. What should they do?

Take regular breaks

Go and see their doctor

Work harder on site

Tell their manager

50 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Warning - dispose of substance or contents by burning

Warning - substance or contents could explode

Warning - substance or contents are harmful

Warning - substance or contents are combustible or flammable

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