CSCS Operatives Mock Test 5

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CSCS Operatives Test 5

1 / 50

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

The operator can hear the worker and it is daytime

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

2 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Safety glasses cleaning station

Warning - risk of splashing

Emergency eyewash

Emergency shower

3 / 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

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

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

4 / 50

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

Do nothing and assume that everything is under control

Go and tell the crane driver

Go and tell your supervisor

Try and warn the person supervising or signalling the lift

5 / 50

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

Every day

Once a week

Each time before use

At least once a year

6 / 50

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

HSE

7 / 50

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

The load will feel lighter due to the cold condition

The load will be easier to carry

The route you take could be slippery

You will need to work more quickly to warm up

Your ability to carry the load safely will be reduce

8 / 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 is toxic

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

It can transfer to your mouth and can be addictive

It can transfer to your mouth and taste bad

9 / 50

What should be done with waste concrete and washout water?

Place it in a lined skip for recycling

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

Bury it in a disposable bin liner

Pour it down a drain with plenty of water

10 / 50

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

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

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

Blisters, which could occur in warm, wet conditions

Spillages, which may burn the sole of your foot

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

Attending the site induction

Guidance from your local job centre

Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website

Looking in the telephone directory

Reading the site noticeboards

12 / 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

13 / 50

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

Work harder on site

Tell their manager

Go and see their doctor

Take regular breaks

14 / 50

What is the primary use for a spill kit?

For first-aid purposes

For general worker safety

To clean-up chemicals

To demonstrate clean-up procedures

15 / 50

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

Work below ground in a confined space

Work in warm weather

Carry out work that could start a fire

Carry out work that needs warm, protective clothing

16 / 50

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

Tell their supervisor that they have no training

Ask a workmate how to build the tower

Look for tutorials on the internet

Get on with the job and learn as they work

17 / 50

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

Stop dust getting into the air

Do the work quickly

Use the tool during wet weather

Stand downwind of any dust

18 / 50

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

An itchy skin irritation, like dermatitis, affecting your hands

Blisters on your fingers and hands

Damage to the blood vessels in your fingers and hands

Skin cancer on your hands and arms

19 / 50

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

Overtime payment schedule

Public transport timetable

Emergency procedures

Welfare facilities

The name of the company owner

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

Check if it is safe to approach the injured person

Call out to other workers so they call for help

Record the date and time in the incident book

Sit the injured person up and give them food and water

21 / 50

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

Any effects will be immediately apparent

The effects will build up over time

It can help to build up immunity

It is unavoidable and harmless

22 / 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

It will always be in a black container

By warning symbols on the container or packaging

23 / 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

24 / 50

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

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

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

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

25 / 50

Which sign is categorised as a warning sign?

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26 / 50

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

Protective goggles

Hard hat

A safety harness

Hi-vis clothing

27 / 50

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

Tell all the team about it

Speak to a doctor about it

Nothing, it's not your problem

Speak to them about it

28 / 50

What is the organisation 'The Samaritans' ?

A charity offering construction training to young vulnerable people

A political party which supports looking after vulnerable people

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

A trade union organisation offering financial and legal support

29 / 50

Which requirement must be met before operating a power tool?

You must be trained and competent

You must be over 18 years old

You must have a gold CSCS card

You must only operate it when your supervisor is present

30 / 50

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

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

A cold water standpipe and paper towels

31 / 50

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

Cats

Rabbits

Rats

Squirrels

32 / 50

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

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

It is the law to report all near miss incidents

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

The workers will be safe if they are in a group

The workers should stay within the designated pedestrian routes

34 / 50

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

It is designed to minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

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

It is designed to prevent falls from occurring

It is designed to be used in confined spaces only

35 / 50

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

It makes you dehydrated

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

You may not have enough oxygen to breathe

It can explode

It makes you hyperactive

36 / 50

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

Energising music

Telephone and alarm systems

The correct tools

A place to sit down

37 / 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 is usually a rust-red colour

It can always be seen in normal light

38 / 50

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

Permits to work are only required by managers on large sites

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

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

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

39 / 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 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

40 / 50

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

Your health

Your wages

Your family

Your mood

41 / 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

Get out of the trench quickly

See if there is a toxic gas meter in the trench

Put on ear defenders to cut out the engine noise

42 / 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

43 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Do not use if there is a fire

Turn key to open fire door

Press here to sound the fire alarm

Fire hose reel located here

44 / 50

What do the initials HAVS stand for?

Heat and ventilation syndrome

Heavy arm vibration system

Hand and ventilation system

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

45 / 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

Build the stack so that it leans away from the edge

Cover the stack with polythene

Have brick guards or netting fitted to the edge

46 / 50

Which sign is a warning about high-voltage electricity?

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47 / 50

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

Visitors to the site only

Everyone who is on site

Only the designated first aiders

The directors of the company

48 / 50

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

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

Inform the site supervisor and first aider

Treat them as they would any other work colleague

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

49 / 50

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

2 m

3 m

5 m

4 m

50 / 50

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

Wet concrete

Rubber

Dust

Glue

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