CSCS Operatives Mock Test 9

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CSCS Operatives Test 9

1 / 50

Which of the following two statements about moving mobile access towers are correct?

The tower can be moved short distances while tools and equipment are on it

The tower should only be moved over soft or uneven ground

The tower should only be moved outside of working hours

The tower must not be moved while tools and equipment are on it

The tower must not be moved while people are on it

2 / 50

Which of the following can be an indicator of stress?

Inability to deal with usual workload

Feelings of confidence at work

Feeling valued at work

Increased productivity

3 / 50

What should you do if the safety rules given in your site induction seem out of date as work progresses?

Speak to your supervisor about your concerns

Nothing, as safety is the site manager's responsibility

Speak to your workmates to see if they have any new rules

Make up your own safety rules to suit the changing conditions

4 / 50

If a sink on site is blocked and the water supply has failed, what should you do?

Get used to the situation

Buy water from the vending machines

Find a plunger

Speak to a supervisor

5 / 50

Which two of the following are common causes of water pollution on site?

Exhaust gases from mobile plant getting into drainage systems

Walkways freezing in winter near drainage systems

Smoking and e-smoking near drainage systems

Fuels being stored incorrectly and too close to drains

Rain water washing material out of skips into surface water drains

6 / 50

Why is it essential to be fully trained before using a cartridge-operated tool?

They operate like a gun and can be dangerous in inexperienced hands

They have exposed electrical parts

They can cause dermatitis when used for long periods

They are heavy and could cause manual handling injuries

7 / 50

Which three statements are reasons why saving energy is important?

It helps to increase energy use on other sites

It helps to save natural resources used to generate energy

It helps energy companies to charge more for their services

It helps to reduce the impact of climate change caused by burning fossil fuels

It helps to reduce fuel and energy bills on site

8 / 50

What can cause occupational dermatitis?

Working in the sun without sun cream

Contact with some strong chemicals or substances

Using tools that vibrate

Contact with another person who has dermatitis

9 / 50

What is the purpose of personal fall-arrest equipment?

To prevent workers from falling

To protect more than one person if they fall

To increase harm caused by falls

To minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

10 / 50

When creating a risk assessment, the severity of harm is multiplied by what?

The area of the construction site

The cost of injury or harm

The likelihood of harm occuring

The number of workers on site

11 / 50

The seal between an item of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and a worker's face is most likely to be affected by which two of the following?

Beard growth

Dust levels

Sunlight

The wearer's age

Wearing safety goggles

12 / 50

What does it mean if the equipment you are using is issued with a prohibition notice?

You must not use it unless your supervisor is present

You must not use it until it is made safe

You can use it as long as you take more care

Only supervisors can use it until further notice

13 / 50

Which one of the following is most likely to cause stress at work?

Job satisfaction but fear of redundancy

A lack of job security and fear of redundancy

Job security and a permanent contract

A lack of job security but a permanent contract

14 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Mobile phones are allowed

Mobile phone charging point

No mobile phones

Wi-Fi enabled area

15 / 50

What does this sign mean?

It tells you where the canteen is located

It tells you where the site induction room is located

It tells you where to assemble in an emergency

It tells you which direction to walk in

16 / 50

Where vehicles tip materials into excavations, what could be used as a safety precaution?

Extra speakers

Stop blocks

Flashing lights

A siren

17 / 50

Can the damage by exposure to noise over a long period of time be reversed?

No, the damage is permanent

Yes, if you have an operation

No, unless medication is used

Yes, if you change jobs

18 / 50

Accidents on site are often caused by materials falling from vehicles during what process?

Cleaning

Refuelling

Unloading

Repainting

19 / 50

Which sign is warning you about slippery a surface?

20 / 50

According to the Work at Height Regulations, when can ladders be used for work?

A ladder must never be used on site

When other people do not need to use it for access

If it is high risk work for long periods of time

If it is low risk work for a short period of time

21 / 50

If you discover a fire, what is the first thing that you should do?

Finish what you are doing

Try to put out the fire

Put your tools away

Raise the alarm

22 / 50

Someone is knocked unconscious and you are not trained in first aid. What should you do first?

Give them mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Send for medical help

Turn them over so that they are lying on their back

Slap their face to wake them up

23 / 50

Prolonged exposure to sunlight could cause what?

Burns

Hair loss

Abrasions

Dental issues

24 / 50

What should you do if you need special respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to handle a chemical but no RPE has been provided?

Sniff the substance to see if it makes you feel unwell

Start the work, but take regular breaks to reduce exposure

Get on with the job, but try to work quickly to reduce exposure

Do not start work until you have the correct RPE and training

25 / 50

If warnings about how to work with hazardous substances are not followed, what is a likely consequence for workers?

Good health

Ill health

Decreased fitness levels

Increased fitness level

26 / 50

What are three early signs of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Rash on the fingers

Fingertips turn white

Temporary loss of feeling in the fingers

Blisters on the fingers

Tingling or a pins and needles sensation in the fingers

27 / 50

Which two of the following statements about power tools are true?

A power tool should be unplugged by pulling its cord

You should always carry the tool by its cord

You should always unplug the tool when you are not using it

Power tools should always be left plugged in when you check or adjust them

You must be trained and competent to use any power tool

28 / 50

Who should drive company vehicles?

Any junior apprentice workers

Any construction site manager or supervisor

Any employee who is competent and authorised

Anyone with a learner driver permit

29 / 50

The whole site has been issued with a prohibition notice. What does this mean?

Do not use any power tools

Finish the job and go home

Continue with the site work

Stop work because the site is unsafe

30 / 50

Which two of the following would be found in a safe system of work?

Security clearance

Outline of the hazards

Sequence of work

Criminal records check

National insurance numbers

31 / 50

What is the meaning of this sign?

Pedestrian walkway only

Traffic approaching from each direction

No pedestrian access

Go slow

32 / 50

Planned work requires the use of a power tool to cut or grind materials. Select the two best ways to control the dust.

Wet cutting

Fit a dust extractor or collector to the machine

Wear a dust mask

Work slowly and carefully

Keep the area clean and tidy

33 / 50

Which of the following is the least important reason for recording all accidents?

Details have to be entered in the accident book

To find out who is to blame and make sure they are prosecuted

It might stop them happening again

Some accidents have to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

34 / 50

Why is it important to be clean shaven when using a half-mask respirator?

Facial hair can block the filter more quickly

You will be able to use the same mask for longer

Facial hair can affect the seal around your face

You may suffer an allergic reaction to the mask

35 / 50

How often is it good practice to carry out repeat face-fit tests for respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

When starting a new shift pattern

When starting work on a different site

On an ad-hoc basis

On a regular basis

36 / 50

What do guard-rails around the top of an excavation prevent?

The sides of the trench collapsing

Rainwater running off the ground at the top and into the trench

Toxic gases collecting in the bottom of the trench

People falling into the trench and being injured

37 / 50

What is the correct way to clean up oil that has leaked from machinery onto the ground?

Put the oily soil into a separate container for collection as hazardous waste

Mix the soil up with other soil so that the oil cannot be seen

Put the oily soil into the general waste skip

Wash the oil away with water and detergent

38 / 50

Which one of the following is a safe way of moving a mobile access tower?

Towing with a site vehicle with a tow rope attached to the top

Using manual effort to pull from the top and the base

Towing with a site vehicle, with a tow rope attached to the base

Using manual effort pushing only from the base

39 / 50

What is the main issue with using barrier cream to protect your skin?

It can irritate your skin and give you dermatitis

It costs too much to use every day

It is difficult to wash off

It can be broken down by some substances

40 / 50

Loading and storage areas should be located where?

Away from pedestrian-only areas and main pedestrian routes

Outside the site boundary area

Away from the main construction worksite

Close to the welfare facilities

41 / 50

What is needed before supervising any lift using a crane?

Written instructions from the crane hire company

A mobile phone to talk to the crane driver

Full training and being assessed as competent

Nothing. The crane driver will tell you what to do

42 / 50

A worker with a full UK driving licence has been asked to move a machine they have never been trained on. What should the worker do?

Move the machine as long as there is no one else near it

They can move the machine as they have a full UK driver's licence

Move the machine as long as there is a vehicle marshaller

Explain that they are not trained and competent to move it

43 / 50

What should you do if the electrical equipment you are using cuts out?

Shake it to see if it will start again

Switch the power off and on a few times

Switch off the power and look for signs of damage

Pull the electric cable to see if it is loose

44 / 50

What is a good way of reducing energy use when running heating or cooling systems needed for site accommodation?

Not using any heating or cooling systems

Opening all doors and windows

Running equipment on maximum effort

Keeping windows and doors closed

45 / 50

How should a safety helmet be worn to get maximum protection from it?

Pushed back on your head

Square on your head

Back to front

Pulled forward

46 / 50

Which of the following is one of the leading causes of injury on a construction site?

Workers getting sunburned

Workers using battery-powered tools

Workers inhaling toxic fumes

Workers being struck by falling objects

47 / 50

Mobile access towers should be erected by:

An apprentice, as it is good practice for them

Anyone who will be using the equipment

Someone who is trained and competent

Anyone who has the tools

48 / 50

What is the outcome of wearing a back support belt when lifting?

You could face the same risk of injury

You can safely lift more than usual

You can lift any load without being injured

You will crush your backbone and damage it

49 / 50

Which sign means that a substance is toxic if swallowed or inhaled?

50 / 50

How can everyone on site help keep rats away?

Ask the Local Authority to put down rat poison

Put rat traps and poison around the site

Throw food scraps over the fence or hoarding

Put all food and drink rubbish into bins provided

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