CSCS Operatives Mock Test 7

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HS&E TEST

CSCS Operatives Test 7

1 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Hearing protection must be worn

No personal electronic devices

Hearing protection can be worn

Caution - noisy machinery

2 / 50

On site, waste should be collected in what?

Segregated skips

Bays and buckets

General skips

Bins and bays

3 / 50

Which three of the following factors must you think about to lift a load safely?

What the value of it is

Whether the contents are insured

Its weight

How to grip or hold it firmly

Its size and shape

4 / 50

When planning any work at height, what should an employers first consideration be?

Work at height and arrest falls using personal fall arrest

Avoid working at height where possible

Work at height and prevent falls with barriers

Work at height and arrest falls using nets

5 / 50

Which one of the following statements is true of painting wooden ladders used in construction?

It is a good idea to paint ladders because this protects them

Ladders should never be painted as this could hide defects or damage

Ladders should be painted orange to make them more visible

It is advisable to paint ladders to prevent them being stolen

6 / 50

What is the best way to stop people being hit by falling tools and materials when you are working above them?

Exclude people from below the work area with fencing and signs

Only allow authorised people underneath the work area

Make sure they are wearing safety helmets

Tell them you will be working above them and erect signs

7 / 50

What is the main cause of long-term health issues in the construction industry?

Exposure to loud noise

Slipping and tripping

Being struck by a vehicle

Breathing in hazardous dust and fumes.

8 / 50

According to the guidance on underground service pipes, what does a yellow service pipe carry?

Water

Gas

Electricity

Telecoms

9 / 50

You are carrying out a noisy work activity and realise that it cannot be finished within the normal working hours of your site. What is the first thing you should do?

Stop work and inform site management so they can look at the impact of the activity

Carry on so that you can finish doing the job as soon as possible

Ensure you are wearing appropriate hearing protection before you resume work

Visit the neighbours of the site to tell them what you will be doing

10 / 50

What is the main advantage of using battery-powered tools rather than electrical ones?

They do not need to be tested or serviced

They will not give you hand-arm vibration

They are cheaper to run

They will not give you a serious electric shock

11 / 50

Which of the following are common mental health issues?

Dermatitis, skin irritation

Hand arm vibration syndrome

Depression and anxiety

Paralysis and halitosis

12 / 50

Which two of the following species are protected under environmental law in the UK?

Rats

Badgers

Bats

Ducks

Foxes

13 / 50

When should workers be provided with training on safe lifting techniques?

During their job interview

Before manual handling or lifting

Only when there is budget to pay a trainer

After manual handling or lifting

14 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Water in work area

Slip hazard

Unstable surface

No barrier provided

15 / 50

What is the main reason for attending a site induction?

Permits to work will be written and handed out

To get to know other new employees

To create the method statements for the site

Site rules and hazards will be explained

16 / 50

Which sign is categorised as a prohibition sign?

17 / 50

Why should you wear wellington boots when working in wet cement?

To prevent dermatitis and skin burns

To stop your trousers getting wet

To allow you to walk faster through the cement

To keep your feet warm

18 / 50

What does this sign mean?

No entry during the day

No lone working

No entry without a hard hat

No access for pedestrians

19 / 50

Over ordering materials can result in what?

Accidents

Lower costs

Danger

Waste

20 / 50

Being satisfied with your job can lead to what?

Feeling unpopular at work

Feeling less happy at work

Feeling more stressed at work

Feeling less stressed at work

21 / 50

Which type of accident kills the most construction workers?

Being run over by site transport

Falling from height

Being hit by a falling object

Contact with electricity

22 / 50

What is the most appropriate course of action if a worker finds material they think is asbestos?

Assume it is asbestos until a laboratory report is received

Pull it out and take it to landfill

Remove the material and bury it immediately

Tell other workers not to disturb it too much

23 / 50

Lone workers are most at risk from what?

Sleeplessness

Paranoia

Violence

Humiliation

24 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Load-bearing roof. You can stand on the surface but not on any roof lights

Fragile roof. Use fall protection measures and do not stand directly on the roof

Load-bearing roof. The surface can be slippery when wet

Fragile roof. Take care when walking on roof surface

25 / 50

If your doctor has given you some medication, which of these questions is the most important to ask?

Will I fail a drugs test if my employer asks for one

Will it make me unsafe to work or operate machinery?

Will it cause me to oversleep and be late for work

Will it make me work more slowly and earn less money?

26 / 50

What is the main cause of people dying while working in a confined space?

Too much oxygen

Cold conditions leading to hypothermia

Lack of oxygen

Presence of methane

27 / 50

With regard to drugs, which two of the following statements are true?

Drinking alcohol makes workers' reaction times slower

Only illegal drugs can affect a worker's safety and productivity on site

It is always safe to work when taking prescription medication

Prescription medication can make people drowsy and affect their judgement

It is sensible to take stimulants when a large amount of work needs quick completion

28 / 50

A worker is using a new substance when they start to feel ill. What should the worker do?

Nothing - it is acceptable to feel ill with certain substances

Continue with the work but report it to the supervisor later

Stop work and report it to a supervisor or manager on site immediately

Enter the details into an incident report and continue to work with the substance

29 / 50

Accidents and errors are most likely to occur in which type of situations?

Taking medication correctly

Misuse of alcohol and drugs

On an empty stomach

Drinking energy drinks

30 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Fire extinguishers and fire-fighting equipment kept here

Parking reserved for emergency service vehicles

Do not store flammable materials here

Assemble here in the event of a fire

31 / 50

What are the signs and symptoms of noise-related hearing damage?

Difficulty following a conversation, especially against background noise

There are no signs or symptoms associated with hearing damage

Ear infections and regular headaches

Nausea and a skin rash around your ears

32 / 50

Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) fit tests should be carried out by whom?

The worker who will carry out the work

A supervisor, in compliance with the law

A competent person in compliance with the law

The manager overseeing the work

33 / 50

A risk assessment is undertaken for what purpose?

To identify hazards and control risks at work

A way of reporting risks to the client

To act as an incident register

To find out who was responsible for an accident

34 / 50

What does the word hazard mean?

The likelihood of something happening

The construction site accident rate

Anything that could cause harm

A type of removable barrier or machine guard

35 / 50

How can the effects of hand-arm vibration be reduced if you are using vibrating tools?

Hold the tool as tightly as you can and work quick

Only use one hand at a time on the tool

Complete the job in one long burst

Do not smoke as it affects blood circulation

36 / 50

When using a grinder or cut-off saw, what type of eye protection should be worn?

Welding goggles

Reading glasses or Sunglasses

Light eye protection (Safety Glasses)

Impact-rated goggles or full-face shield

37 / 50

If someone near you is using a petrol cut-off saw (disc cutter) to cut concrete blocks, what three immediate hazards are likely to affect you?

High noise levels

Harmful dust in the air

Flying fragments

Vibration white finger

Contact dermatitis

38 / 50

When working at height in a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP), over or near to deep water, which item of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn?

Full face respirator

Full body harness

Life jacket

Wellington boots

39 / 50

When fumes are present, which is the most dangerous area to work in?

An open space

A confined space

In a wooden building

On site outside

40 / 50

Information about emergency procedures on site should be explained at which point?

During break or lunchtime

Within two weeks of start date

During overtime hours

At the site induction

41 / 50

Which of these activities presents the greatest risk of a fall from height?

Standing on the back of a lorry whilst unloading

Sweeping the second floor of a completed building

Slinging a load at ground level

Working in a multi-level completed structure

42 / 50

You see a driver refuelling an excavator but most of the diesel is spilling onto the ground. What is the first thing that you should do?

Tell the driver immediately and locate the spill kit

Look around for a spill kit and then tell your supervisor

Tell your supervisor the next time that you see them

Do nothing. The diesel will eventually seep into the ground

43 / 50

Your supervisor asks you to drive a dumper truck but you have not driven one before. What should you do?

Tell your supervisor that you are not trained and so cannot operate it

Watch other dumpers to see how they are operated

Operate the dumper in an open area in case you make a mistake

Ask a trained driver how to operate it safely

44 / 50

What can cause occupational asthma?

Exposure to loud noise on a regular basis

Skin contact with any hazardous substance

Exposure to rat urine whilst working

Breathing in hazardous dust, fumes or vapours

45 / 50

Using water suppression to reduce dust will be most effective for which one of the following?

Pneumatic chiselling of concrete

Cutting plywood sheets

Steel grinding

Disc cutting steel

46 / 50

Which item of personal protective equipment (PPE) is helping to protect the worker from dermatitis?

Mask

Helmet

Gloves

Earmuffs

47 / 50

Which of the following signs means No pedestrian access?

48 / 50

Who must you report a serious accident to?

Your employer

Site security

The police service

The ambulance service

49 / 50

Wet cement, mortar and concrete are considered to be health hazards. Which of the following conditions could be caused by exposure to these substances?

Dizziness and headaches

Arc eye

Muscle aches

Skin burns and dermatitis