CSCS Operatives Mock Test 05

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HS&E TEST

CSCS Operatives Test 5

1 / 50

Which one of the following groups needs to be aware of emergency procedures on site?

Everyone who is on site

Only the designated first aiders

Visitors to the site only

The directors of the company

2 / 50

Which of the following is not true when using podium steps?

Podium steps are safe and can't topple over

Podium step wheels must be locked before you get on

Podium steps should be inspected before use

Podium steps can easily topple if you overreach sideways

3 / 50

If someone is injured on site, where should this be recorded?

On the site plan

In the method of work

On the safe system of work plan

In an accident book or record

4 / 50

What is the best way to minimise dust on site?

Covering the whole site

Using powered tools only

Reducing use of the wheel-wash

Dampening using fine water sprays

5 / 50

Why is methane gas dangerous in confined spaces? Give two answers

It can explode

You may not have enough oxygen to breathe

You will not be able to see because of the dense fumes

It makes you hyperactive

It makes you dehydrated

6 / 50

What is the main hazard associated with the movement of plant and machinery around site?

Members of the public being poisoned by the exhaust fumes

Existing building collapse from vibrations of the moving machinery

Pedestrians walking too close to moving machinery and being crushed

Drivers getting motion sickness from the movement of the machine

7 / 50

Noise levels may be a problem if you have to raise your voice to be heard by someone standing how far away?

2 m

3 m

5 m

4 m

8 / 50

What two things are important for the use of manual handling lifting aids?

Lifting aids must not be more than six months old

The lifting aid must be designed for the task

The user must hold a CSCS card

The lifting aid can only be used outside

Users must be trained in the correct use of the lifting aid

9 / 50

When do you need to check tools and equipment for damage?

At least once a year

Once a week

Every day

Each time before use

10 / 50

What should be done with waste concrete and washout water?

Bury it on site, as it will break down over time

Bury it in a disposable bin liner

Place it in a lined skip for recycling

Pour it down a drain with plenty of water

11 / 50

What health problem can be caused by using hand-held vibrating tools?

Damage to the blood vessels in your fingers and hands

Skin cancer on your hands and arms

Blisters on your fingers and hands

An itchy skin irritation, like dermatitis, affecting your hands

12 / 50

What should you do if you find a ladder that is damaged?

Try to mend the damage before using it

Don't use it and make sure that others know about the damage

Use it if you can avoid the damaged part

Don't use it and report the damage at the end of your shift

13 / 50

Why should a residual current device (RCD) be used with 230 volt tools?

It quickly cuts off the power if there is a fault

It saves energy and lowers costs

It lowers the voltage automatically

It makes the tool run at a safe speed

14 / 50

Which one of the following statements about mental health is true?

Mental and physical health are directly linked

Mental health is all about our intelligence

Mental health is all about how we think and remember things

Mental health has to do with our general knowledge

15 / 50

Which animal is the most likely carrier of Weil' s disease (leptospirosis) on construction sites?

Rabbits

Cats

Squirrels

Rats

16 / 50

In which one of the following situations is it safer for a worker to speak to someone operating mobile plant?

The worker is wearing hi-vis and the plant is moving slowly

The worker is wearing PPE and the plant is moving slowly

The operator knows the worker is there and the plant has stopped operating

The operator can hear the worker and it is daytime

17 / 50

If a worker confides in a colleague that they have suffered from a mental health issue, what should the colleague do?

Let other colleagues know, so they can avoid working with them

Inform the site supervisor and first aider

Do their work for them because they might not be able to cope

Treat them as they would any other work colleague

18 / 50

What does the following sign mean?

No running

Deep water

Fragile roof

Safety boots must be worn

19 / 50

Why is it important to wash your hands after handling lead, or lead based paint, before eating or smoking?

It can transfer to your mouth and taste bad

It can transfer to your mouth and is toxic

It can transfer to your mouth and make your breath smell bad

It can transfer to your mouth and can be addictive

20 / 50

Which one of the following situations would require a rescue plan?

Whenever workers are working at ground level

Only when work-restraint lanyards fail

Only when there are no fall-arrest systems in place

Whenever people are working at height

21 / 50

Which of these is the most accurate way to confirm the exact location of buried services?

Architect drawings

Cable plans

Survey drawings

Trial holes

22 / 50

How is it possible to tell that a product is hazardous?

By warning symbols on the container or packaging

It will always be in a black container

It will always be in a cardboard box

By the shape of the container or packaging

23 / 50

Which of the following best describes the purpose of personal fall prevention equipment?

It is designed to be used in confined spaces only

It is designed to minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

It is designed to prevent falls from occurring

It is designed protect more than one person if a fall occurs

24 / 50

Which sign is a warning about high-voltage electricity?

25 / 50

You are in a deep trench. A lorry backs up to the trench and the engine is left running. What should you do?

Ignore the problem, as the lorry will soon drive away

Get out of the trench quickly

See if there is a toxic gas meter in the trench

Put on ear defenders to cut out the engine noise

26 / 50

Good quality personal protective equipment (PPE) will be marked with which letter or letters?

HSE

27 / 50

What piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn on sites where there is a risk of falling objects?

Protective goggles

A safety harness

Hard hat

Hi-vis clothing

28 / 50

Which of the following is true regarding harmful construction dust?

It always triggers hay fever

It is usually a rust-red colour

It can always be seen in normal light

It is often invisible to the naked eye

29 / 50

Why is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act important to you as a worker? Give two answers.

It tells employers who is working where on site

It puts legal duties on all employers

It states how to make legal claims after an accident

It states how employees should carry out a task

It puts legal duties on all employees

30 / 50

If someone is injured at work, who should record it in the accident book?

The injured person or someone acting for them

The first aider identified on site

The company contract manager

Someone from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

31 / 50

You witness a serious accident on site. What immediate action should you take? Give two answers

Lift the injured person and take them to the site office

Check if it is safe to approach the injured person

Record the date and time in the incident book

Call out to other workers so they call for help

Sit the injured person up and give them food and water

32 / 50

What is the best way to limit exposure to dust when using a power tool?

Stop dust getting into the air

Stand downwind of any dust

Do the work quickly

Use the tool during wet weather

33 / 50

What are the minimum facilities that must be provided on site for washing your hands?

A water container, bowl and paper towels

Hot and cold water, soap and a way to dry your hands

There is no need to provide washing facilities

A cold water standpipe and paper towels

34 / 50

What are two risks of carrying a load in cold, damp conditions?

The route you take could be slippery

The load will feel lighter due to the cold condition

The load will be easier to carry

You will need to work more quickly to warm up

Your ability to carry the load safely will be reduce

35 / 50

Which material or substance is most likely to give off hazardous vapour?

Glue

Rubber

Dust

Wet concrete

36 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Do not use if there is a fire

Fire hose reel located here

Press here to sound the fire alarm

Turn key to open fire door

37 / 50

What is the main objective of carrying out an accident investigation?

To help track the cost of insurance claims

To fine the cause and prevent recurrence

To place blame

To identify the people involved

38 / 50

What should employers check regularly if you are working with hazardous substances?

Your wages

Your health

Your family

Your mood

39 / 50

What does a hot-work permit allow you to do?

Work below ground in a confined space

Carry out work that needs warm, protective clothing

Carry out work that could start a fire

Work in warm weather

40 / 50

What will safety footwear with a protective mid-sole protect you from?

Twisting your ankle, as they have better grip than regular shoes

Blisters, which could occur in warm, wet conditions

Spillages, which may burn the sole of your foot

Nails or sharp objects, which could puncture the sole of your foot

41 / 50

Why is it important to report near miss incidents on site?

To find someone to blame so claims can be made

To learn from them and stop them happening again

It is the law to report all near miss incidents

It is a requirement of the CDM Regulations

42 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Safety glasses cleaning station

Emergency shower

Emergency eyewash

Warning - risk of splashing

43 / 50

You are walking on site and a large, mobile crane reverses across your path. What should you do?

Pass close to the front of the crane

Help the driver to reverse

Wait or find another way around the crane

Start to run so that you can pass behind the reversing crane

44 / 50

Which sign is categorised as a warning sign?

45 / 50

What should you do if you are concerned about a colleague's mental health?

Tell all the team about it

Speak to a doctor about it

Speak to them about it

Nothing, it's not your problem

46 / 50

Which two of the following will help you to find out about the site emergency procedures and emergency telephone numbers?

Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website

Attending the site induction

Looking in the telephone directory

Reading the site noticeboards

Guidance from your local job centre

47 / 50

What are two of the best ways of helping to save energy on site and reduce harmful emissions?

Report any defective, non-powered hand tools so that they can be repaired or replaced

Use a generator rather than mains electricity for the offices and small items of equipment

Switch off plant and equipment, including generators, when they are not in use

Keep windows and doors closed in offices and welfare facilities when the heating is on

48 / 50

What is the organisation 'The Samaritans' ?

A political party which supports looking after vulnerable people

A trade union organisation offering financial and legal support

A charity offering construction training to young vulnerable people

A charity that provides emotional support for people who are struggling to cope

49 / 50

You are about to start a job. How will you know if you need a permit to work?

Permits to work are only required by managers on large sites

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will give them out

Information will be given during the site induction, before any work starts

Other workers on site will pass them on after they have finished with them

50 / 50

Which two of these activities are likely to need a hot-work permit?

Refuelling a diesel dump truck

Using the heaters in the drying room

Soldering pipework in a central heating system

Cutting steel with an angle grinder

Replacing an empty liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder with a full one

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