CSCS Operatives Mock Test 7

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

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

When is a site vehicle most likely to injure pedestrians?

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

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

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?

What does it mean if a run of coloured marker tape is found when digging?

What does this sign mean?

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

What is the main reason for attending a site induction?

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

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

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

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

Which one of the following is true about escape routes?

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

Which sign is categorised as a prohibition sign?

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

What does this sign mean?

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

Which of the following signs means No pedestrian access?

The chances of suffering from lung cancer are increased by what?

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

Which action will help to keep signallers safe?

When selecting suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) for the user, which factors should be considered?

What does the word hazard mean?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

Which one of the following statements is true?

Which of the following are common mental health issues?

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

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

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

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

Being satisfied with your job can lead to what?

During the site induction you do not understand something the presenter says. What should you do?

On site, waste should be collected in what?

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

Which type of accident kills the most construction workers?

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

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

What does this sign mean?

A risk assessment is undertaken for what purpose?

What can cause occupational asthma?