CSCS Operatives Mock Test 10

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CSCS Operatives Test 10

1 / 50

Select the two of the following in which the worker is correctly protecting themselves from possible cuts or abrasions.

Washing no gloves

Scraping with gloves

Carrying with no gloves

Scrubbing no gloves

Painting with gloves

2 / 50

To prevent over-turning, when should rear tipping lorries not be used for tipping operations?

When a competent signaller is supervising

During redistribution of the load

When on firm, level ground

On uneven or sloping ground

3 / 50

What should you do if you notice your harness or attachment is damaged?

Stop and tell your supervisor straight away

Use it and tell your supervisor at the end of the day

Stop and tell your supervisor but carry on using it until it is replaced

Use a colleague's harness instead

4 / 50

You have been injured in an accident at work and, as a result, are absent for more than seven days. Which two of the following actions must be taken?

The accident must be recorded in the accident book

Your employer must inform the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The local hospital and the benefits office must be informed

The emergency services must be called to find out how the accident happened

You must pay for any first-aid equipment used to treat your injury

5 / 50

What should you do if you see this label on a container or packaging?

Make sure the substance is stored out of the reach of children

Find out what protection is needed as the substance is toxic

Do not use the substance as it is poisonous

Use the substance very carefully to avoid spills or splashing it on yourself

6 / 50

You are on site and need to throw away some waste liquid that has oil in it. What should you do?

Pour it slowly onto the ground and let it soak away

Ask your supervisor what the disposal process is for contaminated liquid

Pour it into a sealed container and put it into a general waste skip

Pour it down a drain or sink in the welfare facilities

7 / 50

A worker needs to use a flammable liquid. How much should be taken from the store?

No more than the manual handling rules allow

Enough to carry out the immediate activity

Enough to last a week to save time going to the store

Enough to last a month, but inform the site manager

8 / 50

What angle should a leaning ladder be used at?

60°

85°

45°

75°

9 / 50

Which two items of the following are categorized as Hazardous Waste?

Oil-based paint

Broken bricks

Untreated timber off-cuts

Fluorescent light tubes

10 / 50

Which of the following is your legal duty as a worker?

To report anything thought to be dangerous

To continue to work until all tasks are completed

To write method statements for site tasks

To write risk assessments for site tasks

11 / 50

What is the best course of action to take if a buried cable is hit and damaged when digging?

Wait 10 seconds and then move the cable out of the way

Dig around the cable or dig somewhere else

Do not touch the cable, stop work and report it

Move the cable out of the way and carry on digging

12 / 50

Which part of the body is most likely to be injured when lifting heavy loads?

A - Chest and Shoulders

D - Feet

C - Back

B - Knees

13 / 50

When reusing leftover materials, which two of the following are true?

It conserves raw materials

It is inefficient

It can save energy

It is a waste of resources

It is hazardous

14 / 50

Which image shows the safest method for using a stepladder?

00 1 10 1 01 1 11 1

15 / 50

What equipment should be used when digging near to underground electrical services?

A jack hammer

An insulated spade

A pick and fork

An excavator

16 / 50

How can physical stress of a job be reduced?

An increase in pay for the same job

Job rotation and task variation

Making equipment challenging to use

Repetitive actions when working

17 / 50

Which two extinguishers should not be used on electrical fires?

Dry powder (blue colour band)

Foam (Cream colour band)

Carbon dioxide (Black colour band)

Water (Red colour band)

18 / 50

Which of the following figures is wearing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE)?

19 / 50

A worker spills a large quantity of petrol when refuelling a dumper. What should they do?

Stop - Contain - Notify

Notify - Contain - Stop

Stop - Notify - Contain

Contain - Stop - Notify

20 / 50

Which image shows the safe use of a ladder?

00 2 10 2 01 2 11 2

21 / 50

What should be done before adjusting an electric hand tool?

Put tape over the power switch before adjusting

Switch it off but leave the plug in the socket

You should never adjust an electric hand tool yourself

Switch it off and remove the plug from the socket

22 / 50

How should contaminated respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be considered when being disposed of?

As recyclable materials

As hazardous waste

As compostable wastes

As normal waste products

23 / 50

What are two of the main reasons why the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is important to construction employers?

It states how to make legal claims after an accident

It tells employers who is working on site

It lets workers know how to carry out a task

It puts legal duties on all employers

It puts legal duties on all employees

24 / 50

If the toilets on your site are dirty or do not flush, what should you do?

Try to fix the faulty toilet yourself

Tell the person in charge of the site about the problem

See if you can use public toilets nearby

Try not to use the toilets while you are at work

25 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Emergency light switch

Hot surface - do not touch

Fire alarm call point

Wear flameproof hand protection

26 / 50

Identify which of the following signs is associated with a substance being toxic if swallowed or inhaled?

A 3 B 3 C 3 D 3

27 / 50

What is the primary purpose of fire extinguishers?

To be available and ready for when the fire service arrive

To tackle small fires to prevent them becoming larger

To add decoration to the walls of the construction site

To make sure the premises pass a safety inspection

28 / 50

Saving energy and water, by turning off plant, equipment and taps when not in use, is whose responsibility?

Everyone on site

The oldest apprentice

The site manager

The environmental health provider

29 / 50

What must you do when using water to keep dust down when cutting?

Pour water onto the surface before you start cutting

Ensure that there is as much water as possible

Get someone to stand next to you and pour water from a bottle

Make sure that the water flow is correctly adjusted

30 / 50

Identify the true statement about asbestos

Asbestos is best disposed of by burning it

If safety goggles are worn, asbestos is harmless

Buildings containing asbestos must always be demolished

Asbestos is made up of hazardous microscopic fibres

31 / 50

MIND is a charity that does what?

Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem

Controls and monitors health and safety in the work place

Provides housing for retired construction workers

Represents people who are very intelligent and want to improve their IQ

32 / 50

Which one of the following statements is true when referring to the wheels on mobile access towers?

The wheels should be locked when the tower is in use

The wheels should only be locked at the end of the day

The wheels should be locked at all times

The wheels should be locked when the tower is being moved

33 / 50

When workers arrive on site what is the first thing they should do?

Walk around the site to inspect the work from the day before

Make sure that the site team knows they are there

Get there tools out of the store and start work

Enter the site by the easiest and start work

34 / 50

What best describes how workers should treat dust?

Assume dust is safe unless told otherwise

Assume dust is safe if they don't feel any ill effects

Assume dust is safe if they are working outdoors

Assume dust is not safe wherever they are working

35 / 50

What are two of the main responsibilities when working at height?

Make use of access equipment

Attend a safety briefing every now and again

Always wear a fall-arrest harness

Ensure you are sufficiently trained

Climb up on the outside of the scaffolding

36 / 50

Which one of the following ways is lead most likely to enter the body?

Via the eyes (absorption)

Via injection

Via the skin pores

Via the mouth (ingestion)

37 / 50

How should a container, or any residue, be disposed of if it has this sign on the label or packaging?

Follow specific instructions on the label and in the work instructions

Leave it somewhere for other people to deal with

If it is a liquid and less than one litre you can pour it down a drain

Put it in any type of skip or bin

38 / 50

What is the purpose of a one-way system at a loading or unloading area?

To increase the need to reverse

To reduce the speed limits

To allow faster speed limits

To eliminate the need to reverse

39 / 50

If a power tool has a portable appliance testing (PAT) label on it, what information should be included on the label?

Who tested the tool before it left the factory

The tool's earth-loop impedance

When the tool was made

When the tool was last tested

40 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Manual handling is not allowed

Storage area

Plant operators wanted

Industrial vehicles operating

41 / 50

Which of the following is not an immediate health effect of being exposed to paints and resins which have high levels of solvents?

Dermatitis or skin problems

Headaches and sickness

Muscular and skeletal disorders

Drowsiness or poor co-ordination

42 / 50

Identify one of the most common causes of death and injury on a construction site.

Getting asthma from fumes

Sunburn from being outside

Getting electrocuted by power tools

Being struck by mobile plant

43 / 50

When an accident / near miss occurs, who should be involved in the investigation?

All relevant staff

Company directors

Company investors

The owner of the company

44 / 50

What should a worker do if they feel the task they are doing is no longer safe because of weather conditions?

Work until the end of the day, then tell the supervisor

Stop working immediately and inform the supervisor

Carry on working if others are doing so

Carry on working, because they are following the method statement

45 / 50

To reduce the risk of overturning, how should vehicles be loaded?

Make sure the load is tied securely to the vehicle

Make sure the vehicle is loaded to the maximum allowance

Ensure the load is evenly distributed in the body of the vehicle

Ensure the content of the load weighs less than one tonne

46 / 50

Which of the following can be prevented by wearing respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

Absorbing hazardous substances

Injecting hazardous liquids

Absorbing harmful radiation

Inhaling dusts and fumes

47 / 50

You have been using a vibrating tool and the ends of your fingers are starting to tingle. What does this mean?

You can carry on using the tool but you must loosen your grip

You can carry on using the tool but you must hold more tightly

You must not use this tool, or any other vibrating tool, ever again

You need to report your symptoms before they cause a problem

48 / 50

How can mental well being be negatively affected?

Stress at work

A happy home life

Feeling valued at work

Having considerate friends

49 / 50

Which two potential health issues are more likely when using a hammer drill for long periods of time?

Speech impairment

Hepatitis

Head injuries

Vibration white finger

Carpal tunnel syndrome

In health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) contexts, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that arises from repetitive strain or compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This compression can result in symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand and fingers.

In HS&E discussions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is often considered within the realm of occupational health and safety, particularly in workplaces where employees engage in repetitive tasks, such as typing on keyboards, assembly line work, or using vibrating tools. Employers have a responsibility to identify and mitigate risks associated with CTS through ergonomic assessments, workplace design modifications, providing proper training on ergonomic techniques, and ensuring appropriate breaks to reduce the risk of repetitive strain injuries like CTS among their employees.

Vibration White Finger (VWF), also known as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), is another occupational health condition that can occur in workplaces where employees are exposed to continuous vibration from tools or machinery.

VWF/HAVS is characterized by the following symptoms in the affected hand or hands:

1. **Whitening of the fingers**: This occurs due to reduced blood flow to the fingers when exposed to vibration. The fingers may turn white or blanch.

2. **Numbness or tingling**: Individuals may experience sensations of numbness, tingling, or loss of feeling in the fingers or hands.

3. **Loss of dexterity**: Reduced grip strength and manual dexterity are common symptoms, which can interfere with the ability to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills.

4. **Pain or discomfort**: Some individuals may experience pain or discomfort in the affected fingers, hands, or arms.

VWF/HAVS is primarily associated with the prolonged use of vibrating hand-held tools or machinery, such as jackhammers, chainsaws, pneumatic drills, and power sanders. Similar to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, employers have a duty to assess and manage the risks associated with VWF/HAVS in the workplace. Measures to prevent VWF/HAVS include providing anti-vibration tools, training employees on proper tool usage and ergonomics, implementing regular breaks, and conducting health surveillance to monitor and address early signs of the condition.