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1
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How can you find out a scaffolds platform safe load rate rating?

A

You can check the signage or handover certificate

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2
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Where should you store petrol for refuelling tools?

A

Away from where the work is being done

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3
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Asbestos most commonly comes in three types, what types are these?

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Blue, Brown and White

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4
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What are the two things you must do to avoid an extension real overheating when in use?

A

-Don’t overload it
-Unwind it fully

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5
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What does a prohibition sign look like?

A

A red circle with a single diagonal line through it

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6
Q

Which filter grading offers the highest protection?

A

FFP3

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7
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Which of the following will conduct electricity if it touches or comes close to a power line?
SAY ALL THAT APPLY

-Power lines do not conduct electricity to the ground, as they are safely insulated
-Crane
-Long metal ladder
-Piece of scaffolding

A

-Crane
-Long metal ladder
-Piece of scaffolding

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8
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What is the hand signal for DANGER?

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Two open-palm hands raised directly up

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9
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You were told in a briefing that an area requires hearing protection, but when you arrive there is no signage. What should you do?

A

Wear the protection you were instructed to in your briefing, and report the lack of signage to your supervisor

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10
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How might your employer reduce the impact of a physically stressful task?

A

Put workers on rotation

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11
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How often should equipment used for lifting people be THOROUGHLY examined?

A

Every 6 months

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12
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With a mobile access tower, why is it dangerous to install the platform too high?

A

Because the guard rails will not provide adequate protection

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13
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If an employee suffers serious injury and is unable to perform in their role for 7 more consecutive days, who must be informed?

A

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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14
Q

Which of the below is NOT required at site induction?
Information about site traffic management
Information about welfare facilities
Information about how you will be consulted on matters of health and safety

A

These should ALL be included in a site induction

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15
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You spot something on site you think might be an unmarked hazard, but you are not sure - and you are busy. What SHOULD you do?

A

Report it immediately

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16
Q

Work with which of the following materials may require a COSHH assessment?
-Metal
-Wood
-Asbestos
-Tile
-Plastic

A

-Wood
-Asbestos
-Tile

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17
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You are asked to help out on a team lifting. What TWO conditions must apply for you to accept?

A

-You must be trained in team lifting
-You must be of a similar stature to the rest of the team

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18
Q

When dealing with chemicals, the gloves you wear must be..

A

Impervious

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19
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If you cannot find an appropriate place to refuel, what TWO measures must be in place when you refill?
-You must keep a record of the incident
-You must use a leak-proof siphon
-You must cordon off the area
-You must be no closer than 10 metres from drains or watercourses
-You must catch any spillages by laying an absorbent mat or drip tray underneath

A

-You must be no closer than 10 metres from drains or watercourses
-You must catch any spillages by laying an absorbent mat or drip tray underneath

20
Q

What TWO steps can you take to limit the risk of developing HAVS when using hand held tools?

A

-Exercise your hands during break periods
-Relax your grip so that most of the work is done by the tool

21
Q

What is the MAIN reason that respiratory hazards are so dangerous?

A

You may contract a range of illnesses

22
Q

You have a half-finished container of a hazardous substance, and no clear procedure has been defined for disposing of it. What should you do?

A

Ask your supervisor or site manager what the safe procedure should be

23
Q

Why is it important to know your limitations?

A

Because pushing past them may adversely impact your mental health

24
Q

What kind of sign is a white drawing on a red square?

A

Firefighting

25
Q

Which of the following is TRUE about carbon monoxide?

A

It is a common by-product on construction sites. It is harmful in high concentrations

26
Q

What is Pizza Knee?

A

Pizza knee describes irritant contact dermatitis on the knee

27
Q

Who is at risk when vehicles and mobile plants are being moved?
Operators
Nearby workers
Passers by

A

ALL OF EM

28
Q

Which ONE of the following may cause low levels of oxygen in an enclosed tank?

A

Rust

29
Q

The fresh air pump in your excavation stops working. What should you do?

A

Stop work and report the broken pump so it can be repaired

30
Q

Wellington boots are a safe way of protecting your skin from burns. This applies to which activity?

A

Laying down wet concrete

31
Q

What is the best way to manage mental health issues at work?

A

Discuss them in confidence with a supervisor or manager

32
Q

If working alone, what is ONE extra provision you may be asked to make?

A

Keep in regular remote contact with your supervisor, e.g. through radio

33
Q

You cut your hand whilst having lunch on-site. What should you do?

A

Report it and seek medical treatment if required

34
Q

How can you adapt a dust mask to make it suitable for protecting against hazardous fumes?

A

This is not possible

35
Q

What’s a respiratory sensitiser?

A

It is a kind of hazardous dust/fume

36
Q

What’s a respiratory sensitizer?

A

It is a kind of hazardous dust/fume

37
Q

Which of the following is NOT part of a safe system of work?
-Construction phase plan
-Professional trust
-Permit to work
-Health and safety policy

A

-Professional trust

38
Q

What hazard is created by too much oxygen in the air?

A

Items become more flammable

39
Q

You will be lifting a heavy load. Who must help plan out a safe system of work?

A

-You
-Your supervisor

40
Q

If you cannot find an appropriate place to refuel, what TWO measures must be in place when you refill?

A

-You must be no closer than 10 metres from drains or watercourses
-You must catch any spillages by laying an absorbent mat or drip tray underneath

41
Q

How often does the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend testing equipment, tools, and leads?

A

Once every three months

42
Q

Which fire extinguisher should be used when conducting hot works?

A

One specifically designated to your work area and task

43
Q

Which of the following is advisable when lifting a heavy material?

A

Your legs and thighs should be doing most of the work

44
Q

What is good practice when it comes to discussing how you are feeling?

A

Find a loved one, a trusted friend, an independent party, or a professional that you can do this with

45
Q

Hearing loss as a result of noise exposure sets in..

A

Over a period of time

46
Q

After cutting your finger on site, you find there are no dressings in the first aid kit. What should you do?

A

Inform the person who manages the kit

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