A. Working Environment: General Responsibilities

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Stop work because the site is unsafe.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

You are not working in a safe way.

Question 3

You have witnessed a serious accident on your site and are to be interviewed by a HSE inspector. What should you do?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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?

Answer 4

1. Only make the changes when they are approved in writing.

2. Raise the issue with your supervisor before you start work.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Make sure that the site team knows they are there.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

The near miss could be a serious accident next time.

Question 7

What are TWO possible consequences for you if your employer does not prevent accidents and ill health at work?

Answer 7

1. You may suffer an injury, affecting your health and well- being.
2. You may not be able to work, which would affect your income and your family life.

Question 8

What are TWO possible consequences for employers of not taking measures to prevent accidents and ill health at work?

Answer 8

1. They could be fined or imprisoned.

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

Question 9

What does the word hazard mean?

Answer 9

Anything that could cause harm.

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Who is responsible for managing health and safety on site?

Answer 11

Site manager.

Question 12

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

Answer 12

So that employees are informed of things that will protect their health and safety.

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Names and addresses of workers.

Question 14

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

Answer 14

In an accident book or record.

Question 15

What should all risk assessments identify?

Answer 15

The hazards in the work environment.

Question 16

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

Answer 16

The likelihood of harm occurring.

Question 17

Which TWO topics should be covered in a site induction?

Answer 17

1. Site rules.

2. Site emergency procedures.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

During the induction.

Question 19

What is a toolbox talk?

Answer 19

A short training session on a particular safety topic.

Question 20

What is the main reason for attending site induction?

Answer 20

Site rules and hazards will be explained.

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Speak to your supervisor about your concerns.

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Ask the presenter to explain it again.

Question 23

Employers must provide workers with instructions that meet which requirements?

Answer 23

In a format each worker understands.

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Continue to follow the safe system of work for the task.

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Your supervisor.

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Do not start work until you have talked to your supervisor.

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Replace it immediately.