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Health And Welfare Flashcards

1
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The doctors given you some medication which of these questions is the most important?

A. Will it make me drowsy on safe at work?

B. Will the medication make me work more slowly?

C. Will my manager need to be told?

D. Will it cause me to oversleep and be late for work

A

A. Will it make me drowsy on safe at work?

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You can catch an infection called to tetanus from contaminated land or water. How does it get into your body?

A. Through your nose when you breathe

B. Through an open cut in your skin.

C. Through your mouth when you eat or drink

D. It doesn’t matter it only affects animals

A

B. Through an open cut in your skin.

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Someone go to the pub at lunchtime and has a couple of pints of beer. what should they do next?

A. Drink plenty of strong coffee then go back to work

B. Stay away from the site for the rest of the day

C. Stay away for an hour then go back to work

D. Eat something with 30 minutes finger back to work

A

B. Stay away from the site for the rest of the day

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Look at the statements about illegal drugs in the workplace. Which is true in relation to site work?

A. People under the influence of illegal drugs at work are a danger to everyone

B. People who take illegal drugs work better and faster

C. People who take illegal drugs take few days of

D. Taking illegal drugs is a personal choice so other people should not worry about it

A

A. People under the influence of illegal drugs at work are a danger to everyone

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White spirit or other solvents should not be used to clean hands because they

A. Strip the protective oil from the skin

B. Remove the top layer of the skin

C. Block the pores of the skin

D. Carry harmful bacteria that attack the skin

A

A. Strip the protective oil from the skin

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If you get a harmful substance on your hands it can pass from your hands to your mouth when you eat. Give two ways to stop this

A. Wear protective gloves when you’re working

B. Wash your hands before eating

C. The barrier cream on your hands before eating

D. Wear protective gloves then turn them inside out before eating

E. What’s your work first then put them on again before eating

A

A. Wear protective gloves when you’re working

B. Wash your hands before eating

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When visiting a site to find that there is nowhere for you to wash your hands. what should you do?

A. Wait until you get home then wash them

B. Go to the local pub and use the wash-basin in the toilet

C. Speak to the site manager about the problem

D. Bring your own hand washing equipment and future

A

C. Speak to the site manager about the problem

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What is the minimum that you should be provided on site for washing hands?

A. Nothing, there is no need to buy washing facilities

B. Running hot water and electric hand dryers

C. A cold water standpipe and paper towels

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

A

D. Hot and cold (or warm water), soap and a way to dry your hands

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Direct sunlight on bare skin can cause

A. Dermatitis

B. Rickets

C. Acne

D. Skin cancer

A

D. Skin cancer

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Exposure to engine oil and other mineral oils can cause

A. Skin problems

B. Heart disease

C. Breathing problems

D. Vibration white finger

A

A. Skin problems

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11
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You can get occupational dermatitis from

A. Hard arm vibration

B. Another person with dermatitis

C. Some type of strong chemical

D. Sunlight

A

C. Some type of strong chemical

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12
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You should not rely just on barrier cream to protect your skin from harmful substances because

A. There maybe none available on site

B. Many harmful substances go through it

C. It is difficult to wash off

D. It can irritate your skin

A

B. Many harmful substances can go through it

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13
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When site workers need to handle harmful substances, they should wear protective gloves to help stop

A. Skin disease

B. Vibration white finger

C. Raynaud’s syndrome

D. Arthritis

A

A. Skin disease

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14
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You’re more likely to catch for weils disease or leptospirosis if you

A. Work near wet ground, waterways or sewers

B. Work near air-conditioning units

C. Work on building refurbishment

D. Drink water from a stand pipe

A

A. Work near wet ground, waterways or sewers

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15
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The early signs of Weils disease or leptospirosis can be easily confused with

A. Dermatitis

B. Diabetes

C. Hayfever

D. The flu

A

D. The flu

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16
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Which of the following species of animals is the most likely carrier of weils disease or leptospirosis on the construction sites

A. Rabbits

B. Rats

C. Squirrels

D. Mice

A

B. Rats

17
Q

You find that the toilets onsite are dirty. What should you do?

A. Ignore it, it’s normal

B. Make sure you tell the site manager who can sort it out

C. As someone to find some cleaning material and attend to it

D. See if you can use the toilet in the nearby cafe or pub

A

B. Make sure you tell the site manager who can sort it out

18
Q

Which of the following is a legal requirement under the CDM regulations for the site welfare facilities?

A. Wholesome drinking water, means to boil water and eat food

B. Suitable facilities for rest including tables and chairs with backs and where necessary changing rooms and lockers

C. Suitable and sufficient toilet and washing facilities including running cold and hot water or warm running water

D. All of the above

A

D. All of the above

19
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The site toilets do not flash what do you do

A. Try not to use the toilet while you are at work

B. Tell the site manager about the problem

C. Try and fix the fault

D. Ask the plumber to fix the fault

A

B. Tell the site manager about the problem

20
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What sort of rest area should be provided for operatives on site?

A. A covered area

B. A covered area and some chairs

C. Covered area with tables and chairs with backs and something to heat food and drink with

D. Nothing contractors don’t have to provide rest areas

A

C. Covered area with tables and chairs with backs and something to heat food and drink with

21
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While on site there is a risk of material flying at speed into site workers eyes. What should they be wearing in order to protect themselves

A. Impact resistant goggles or full face shield

B. Welding goggles

C. Reading glasses or sunglasses

D. Light eye protection

A

A. Impact resistant goggles or full face shield

22
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When should eye protection be worn?

A. On a very bright sunny day

B. If there is a risk of injury and if this is the site rules

C. When it has been included in the bill of quantities

D. Only for work with chemicals

A

B. If there is a risk of injury and if this is the site rules

23
Q

What type of eye protection do you need to wear if you are using a cartridge operated tool or a compressed gas tool (nail gun)

A. Light eye protection or safety glasses

B. Normal prescription glasses or sunglasses

C. Impactor rated goggles

D. None - they aren’t needed as there is a minimal risk of injury

A

C. Impact rated goggles

24
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When should you wear safety footwear on site

A. Only when working at ground level or outside

B. Until the site starts to look finished

C. All the time

D. When you are working all day on site and not just visiting

A

C. All the time

25
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What features should you be looking for when obtaining safety footwear for visit?

A. They must be black with a good sole pattern

B. They only needs a protection toe cap

C. They must have a protection toe cap and mid-sole

D. They must be smooth soled to prevent the transfer of contaminated material

A

C. They must have a protection toe cap and mid-sole

26
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Do all types of gloves protect hands from chemicals?

A. Yes all gloves are made to the same standard

B. Only if site workers put barrier cream on their hands as well

C. No, different types of gloves prep text against different types of hazard

D. Only if site workers cover their gloves with barrier cream

A

C. No, different types of gloves prep text against different types of hazard

27
Q

Look at the statements about using power tools while wearing gloves. Which is false?

A. Antivibration gloves will protect you against the effects of vibration

B. Gloves all keep your hands warm and dry which reduces the effects of vibration

C. Glass provide a better grip so you don’t need to grip tightly. This reduces the effects of vibration

D. Gloves will protect you from cuts and abrasions

A

A. Antivibration gloves will protect you against the effects of vibration

28
Q

To get maximum protection from your safety Helmet you should wear it

A. Back to front

B. Pushback on your head

C. Square on your head

D. Pulled forward

A

C. Square on your head

29
Q

You must wear head protection on site at all times unless

A. Working on a project that is at the finishing stage

B. Working where there are no hazards above you

C. In a safe area of the site office

D. Working in very hot weather

A

C. In a safe area like the site office

30
Q

If you drop your safety helmet from height onto a hard surface should

A. Have any cracks repaired then carry on wearing it

B. Make sure there are no cracks then carry on wearing it

C. Work without a safety Ahmed until you get a new one

D. Stop work and get a new safety helmet

A

D. Stop work and get a new safety helmet

31
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You must wear hi-vis clothing

A. When the need is identified in contractors or your employers site rules

B. Only if you are inspecting deep excavations what time is

C. During normal daylight hours only

D. Only if you’re working alongside moving plant

A

A. When the need is identified in contractors or your employers site rules

CITB - Health, Safety And Environment Test (6 decks)

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