CSCS Operatives Mock Test 7

0 votes, 0 avg

HS&E TEST

CSCS Operatives Test 7

1 / 50

If you cut your finger and it won't stop bleeding, what should you do?

Tell your colleagues because you may need to rest

Wash it, then carry on working

Find a first aider or get other medical help

Wrap something around it and carry on working

2 / 50

If your job needs a hot-work permit, what two things would you expect to have to do?

Know how to refill fire extinguishers

Have a fire extinguisher close to the work

Write a site evacuation plan

Check for signs of fire when you stop work

Know where all the fire extinguishers are kept on site

3 / 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

4 / 50

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

Pneumatic chiselling of concrete

Cutting plywood sheets

Disc cutting steel

Steel grinding

5 / 50

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

A supervisor, in compliance with the law

The manager overseeing the work

The worker who will carry out the work

A competent person in compliance with the law

6 / 50

Which two of the following would result in you being ordered off site?

Being under the influence of alcohol

Driving without using the flashing beacon

Being under the influence of drugs

Losing your road users' driving licence

Driving downhill with a heavy load

7 / 50

Which type of accident kills the most construction workers?

Contact with electricity

Being run over by site transport

Being hit by a falling object

Falling from height

8 / 50

Over ordering materials can result in what?

Lower costs

Waste

Danger

Accidents

9 / 50

Your doctor tells you that you have hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), possibly caused through work. What should you do?

Only inform your friends at work

Tell no one, as it's not contagious

Tell no one, as HAVS is not reportable

Inform your supervisor or employer

10 / 50

What does this symbol on a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) show?

The location of the points where workers can lean over the platform

The safe method of exiting the platform

The location of the lowering controls for use in emergency

The guard-rail height

11 / 50

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

During overtime hours

At the site induction

During break or lunchtime

Within two weeks of start date

12 / 50

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

Helmet

Earmuffs

Mask

Gloves

13 / 50

if you think that someone has broken their leg, what should you do?

Send for the first aider or get other help

Use your belt to strap their legs together

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Place them on their back

14 / 50

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

Pull it out and take it to landfill

Tell other workers not to disturb it too much

Remove the material and bury it immediately

Assume it is asbestos until a laboratory report is received

15 / 50

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

Will it make me unsafe to work or operate machinery?

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

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

Will it cause me to oversleep and be late for work

16 / 50

Which sign is categorised as a prohibition sign?

10.37

17 / 50

You need to move a load that might be too heavy for you. What three methods could you use?

Drag the load to avoid lifting it

Use an aid, such as a trolley or wheelbarrow

Ask someone to help you

Test the load's weight by picking it up for a short time

Divide the load into smaller loads if possible

18 / 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?

Life jacket

Wellington boots

Full body harness

Full face respirator

19 / 50

Which of the following are common mental health issues?

Hand arm vibration syndrome

Paralysis and halitosis

Depression and anxiety

Dermatitis, skin irritation

20 / 50

What condition can be caused by direct sunlight on bare skin?

Rickets

Skin cancer

Acne

Dermatitis

21 / 50

Which action will help to keep signallers safe?

Provide gloves for hand signals

Provide body cameras to capture any incidents

Provide yearly eye tests to confirm they have good vision

Provide hi-vis clothing so they are clearly visible

22 / 50

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

To keep your feet warm

To allow you to walk faster through the cement

To prevent dermatitis and skin burns

To stop your trousers getting wet

23 / 50

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

Sweeping the second floor of a completed building

Standing on the back of a lorry whilst unloading

Slinging a load at ground level

Working in a multi-level completed structure

24 / 50

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

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

Prescription medication can make people drowsy and affect their judgement

Drinking alcohol makes workers' reaction times slower

It is always safe to work when taking prescription medication

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

25 / 50

Being satisfied with your job can lead to what?

Feeling unpopular at work

Feeling less stressed at work

Feeling less happy at work

Feeling more stressed at work

26 / 50

You have been asked to use a hand tool or power tool on site. You know that it is the right tool for the job. What else must you check?

That it was made in the UK

That it was bought from a builders' merchant

That it is inspected at the start of each week

That it is inspected before you use it

27 / 50

Which of the following signs means No pedestrian access?

28 / 50

What does this sign mean?

No barrier provided

Unstable surface

Slip hazard

Water in work area

29 / 50

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

How to grip or hold it firmly

Its weight

Whether the contents are insured

Its size and shape

What the value of it is

30 / 50

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

Only when there is budget to pay a trainer

During their job interview

Before manual handling or lifting

After manual handling or lifting

31 / 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 are cheaper to run

They will not give you hand-arm vibration

They will not give you a serious electric shock

32 / 50

What does this sign mean?

No lone working

No access for pedestrians

No entry during the day

No entry without a hard hat

33 / 50

A risk assessment is undertaken for what purpose?

To find out who was responsible for an accident

A way of reporting risks to the client

To act as an incident register

To identify hazards and control risks at work

34 / 50

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

Watch other dumpers to see how they are operated

Ask a trained driver how to operate it safely

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

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

35 / 50

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

There are no signs or symptoms associated with hearing damage

Difficulty following a conversation, especially against background noise

Ear infections and regular headaches

Nausea and a skin rash around your ears

36 / 50

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

Too much oxygen

Cold conditions leading to hypothermia

Presence of methane

Lack of oxygen

37 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Hearing protection must be worn

No personal electronic devices

Hearing protection can be worn

Caution - noisy machinery

38 / 50

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

Exposure to loud noise

Being struck by a vehicle

Breathing in hazardous dust and fumes.

Slipping and tripping

39 / 50

Which one of the following statements is true?

Learning difficulties and mental health problems are the same

People experiencing mental health problems tend to be violent or dangerous

Mental health problems are common and can happen to anyone

Mental health problems are rare among construction workers

40 / 50

On site, waste should be collected in what?

Bins and bays

Segregated skips

General skips

Bays and buckets

41 / 50

What can cause occupational asthma?

Breathing in hazardous dust, fumes or vapours

Exposure to rat urine whilst working

Skin contact with any hazardous substance

Exposure to loud noise on a regular basis

42 / 50

Who must you report a serious accident to?

The ambulance service

Site security

Your employer

The police service

43 / 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?

Skin burns and dermatitis

Muscle aches

Dizziness and headaches

Arc eye

44 / 50

Which item of equipment would not require portable appliance testing (PAT)?

110 volt transformer

110 volt extension lead

Plug in portable halogen light

Battery-powered rechargeable drill

45 / 50

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

Tell them you will be working above them and erect signs

Make sure they are wearing safety helmets

Only allow authorised people underneath the work area

Exclude people from below the work area with fencing and signs

46 / 50

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

Avoid working at height where possible

Work at height and arrest falls using nets

Work at height and arrest falls using personal fall arrest

Work at height and prevent falls with barriers

47 / 50

Which type of accidents should be recorded in the accident book?

All accidents causing any kind of injury

Only accidents where time off work is required

Any injuries requiring treatment in a hospital

Specified injuries only, such as broken bones, or death

48 / 50

What does the word hazard mean?

A type of removable barrier or machine guard

Anything that could cause harm

The likelihood of something happening

The construction site accident rate

49 / 50

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

Misuse of alcohol and drugs

On an empty stomach

Drinking energy drinks

Taking medication correctly

50 / 50

If someone is using a petrol cut-off saw (disc cutter) to cut concrete blocks near to pedestrians, what two immediate hazards will affect the pedestrians?

Harmful dust

An electric shock

Vibration white finger

Flying fragments

Contact dermatitis