01 - General Responsibilities

Question 1

1.01

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

A - Continue with site work

B - Finish the job and go home

C - Do not use any power tools

D - Stop work because the site is unsafe

Answer 1

D - Stop work because the site is unsafe

Question 2

1.02
After watching you work, a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector issues an improvement notice. What does this mean?

A - You are not working fast enough.

B - You are not working in a safe way

C - Your work has improved since the
last visit

D - You need to improve the standard of
your work

Answer 2

B - You are not working in a safe way

Question 3

1.03
You have witnessed a serious accident on your site and are to be interviewed by a Health and Safety Executive(HSE) inspector. What should you do?

A - Ask other workers what you should tell the inspector

B - Ask your supervisor what you should tell the inspector

C - Co-operate and tell the inspector exactly what you saw

D - Not tell the inspector anything, and ask them to talk to your supervisor.

Answer 3

C - Co-operate and tell the inspector exactly what you saw

Question 4

1.04
If you notice that a design detail can’t be built in the way it has been drawn in the plans, what two things should you do?

You will be asked to ‘drag and drop’ your answers

A - Leave that detail out altogether

B - Build it as you think it should be done

C - Keep quiet as it will mean more work for you

D - Only make the changes when they are approved in writing

E - Raise the issue with your supervisor before you start work

Answer 4

D - Only make the changes when they are approved in writing

E - Raise the issue with your supervisor before you start work

Question 5

1.05
When workers arrive on site what is the first thing they should do?

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

B - Enter the site by the easiest route and start work

C - Get their tools out of the store and start work

D - Make sure that the site team knows you are there

Answer 5

D - Make sure that the site team knows you are there

Question 6

1.06
If a worker fails to report a near miss, what could happen?

A - The company could go out of business through neglect

B - The employee could get a large fine

C - The near miss could be a serious accident next time

D - The site manager will be sacked immediately

Answer 6

C - The near miss could be a serious accident next time

Question 7

1.07
What are two possible or consequences for you if your employer does not prevent accidents or ill health at work.
You will be asked to ‘drag and drop” your answers

A - You will have to work longer hours to earn more money

B - You may suffer an injury, affecting your health and wellbeing

C - You won’t get the training required to continue working on site

D - You may not be able to work, which would affect your income and family life

E - You will have worse welfare facilities on site while improvements are made

Answer 7

B - You may suffer an injury, affecting your health and wellbeing

D - You may not be able to work, which would affect your income and family life

Question 8

1.08
What are two possible consequences for employers of not taking measures to prevent accidents and ill health at work?
You will be asked to ‘drag and drop” your answers

A - They could be fined or imprisoned

B - They will damage the environment

C - They will need to employ more people

D - They will have to change the site layout for emergency vehicles

E - They will lose time and money due to the cost of any accident or ill health

Answer 8

A - They could be fined or imprisoned
E - They will lose time and money due to the cost of any accident or ill health

Question 9

1.09
What does the word hazard mean?

A - Anything that could cause harm

B - The construction site accident rate

C - The likelihood of something happening

D - A type of removable barrier or machine guard

Answer 9

A - Anything that could cause harm

Question 10

1.10
What is the main reason for understanding the fire and emergency procedures on site?

A - To know where the fire exits and assembly points are in an emergency

B -To know what tools and equipment can be used during an emergency

C - To help you to get time off work in an emergency

D - To stop anyone leaving site in an emergency

Answer 10

A - To know where the fire exits and assembly points are in an emergency

Question 11

1.11
Who is responsible for managing health and safety on site?

A - Site manager
B - Building inspector
C - Contracts manager
D - Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Answer 11

A - Site manager

Question 12

1.12
Why is it the employer’s legal responsibility to discuss matters of health and safety with employees?

A - So that employees do not have any responsibilities for health and safety

B - So that employees will never have to attend any other safety training

C - So that employees are informed of things that will protect our health

D - So that your employer will not have any legal responsibility for employees health and safety

Answer 12

C - So that employees are informed of things that will protect our health

Question 13

1.13
General site rules would not normally include information about which one of the following?

A - Personal protective equipment (PPE)

B - Names and addresses of workers

C - Near miss and accident reporting

D - site induction procedures

Answer 13

B - Names and addresses of workers

Question 14

1.14
If someone is injured on site, where should this be recorded?

A - In an accident book or record

B - On the safe system of work plan

C - On the site plan

D - In the method of work

Answer 14

A - In an accident book or record

Question 15

1.15
What should all risk assessments identify?

A - The site working hours

B - How to report accident

C - Where the first-aid kit is kept

D - The hazards in the work environment,

Answer 15

D - The hazards in the work environment

Question 16

1.16
When creating a risk assessment the severity of harm is multiplied by what?

A - The number of workers on site

B - The likelihood of harm occurring

C - The cost of injury or harm

D - The area of the construction site

Answer 16

B - The likelihood of harm occurring

Question 17

1.17
Which TWO topics should be covered in a site induction?
You will be asked to ‘drag and drop’ your answers

A - Site rules

B - Local amenities

C - Holiday entitlement

D - Local transportation links

E - Site emergency procedures

Answer 17

A - Site rules

E - Site emergency procedures

Question 18

1.18
How would you expect to find out
about heath and safety rules when you first arrive on site?

A - During the induction

B - In a letter sent to your home

C - By reading the health and safety policy

D - By asking other workers to show you around

Answer 18

A - During the induction

Question 19

1.19
What is a toolbox talk?

A - A sales talk given by a tool supplier

B - A talk, that tells you where to buy tools

C - Your first training session when you arrive on site

D - A short training session on a particular safety topic

Answer 19

D - A short training session on a particular safety topic

Question 20

1.20
What is the main reason for attending a site induction?

A - To get to know other new employees
B - Site rules and hazards will be explained
C - To create the method statements for the site
D - Permits to work will be written and handed out

Answer 20

B - Site rules and hazards will be explained

Question 21

1.21
What should you do if the safety rules given in your site induction seem out of date as work progresses?

A - Speak to your supervisor about your concerns

B - Nothing, as safety is the site manager’s responsibility

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

D - Make up your own safety rules to suit the changing conditions

Answer 21

A - Speak to your supervisor about your concerns

Question 22

1.22
During the site induction you do not understand something the presenter says. What should you do?

A - Attend another site induction
B - Ask the presenter to explain it again
C - Guess what the presenter was saying
D - Wait until the end, then ask someone else to explain

Answer 22

B - Ask the presenter to explain it again

Question 23

1.23
Employers must provide workers with instructions that meet which requirement?

A - Downloadable from the internet
B - Written in large
C - Available audio
D - In a format each worker understands

Answer 23

D - In a format each worker understands

Question 24

1.24
A worker finds a way of working that is quicker than the method they have been given. What should they do?

A - Inform work colleagues so they can work this way

B - Get their work done more quickly so they can leave early

C - Get more work done so they can earn more money

D - Continue to follow the safe system of work for the task

Answer 24

D - Continue to follow the safe system of work for the task

Question 25

1.25
Who should you speak to if the work of another contractor is affecting your safety?

A - Your supervisor
B - The contractor
C - Your workmates
D - The contractors supervisor

Answer 25

A - Your supervisor

Question 26

1.26
What should you do if you cannot do a job in the way described in the method statement?

A - Make up a better way to do it and carry on

B - Contact the health and Safety Executive (HSE)

C - Ask other workers how they think it should be done

D - Do not start work until you have talked to your supervisor

Answer 26

D - Do not start work until you have talked to your supervisor

Question 27

1.27
What should a worker do if the helmet they are using is damaged?

A - Use it but keep checking it

B - Put a sticker over the damaged area

C - Report it at the end of the day

D - Replace it immediately

Answer 27

D - Replace it immediately