Mock Questions Flashcards
How can you find out a scaffolds platform safe load rate rating?
You can check the signage or handover certificate
Where should you store petrol for refuelling tools?
Away from where the work is being done
Asbestos most commonly comes in three types, what types are these?
Blue, Brown and White
What are the two things you must do to avoid an extension real overheating when in use?
-Don’t overload it
-Unwind it fully
What does a prohibition sign look like?
A red circle with a single diagonal line through it
Which filter grading offers the highest protection?
FFP3
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
-Crane
-Long metal ladder
-Piece of scaffolding
What is the hand signal for DANGER?
Two open-palm hands raised directly up
You were told in a briefing that an area requires hearing protection, but when you arrive there is no signage. What should you do?
Wear the protection you were instructed to in your briefing, and report the lack of signage to your supervisor
How might your employer reduce the impact of a physically stressful task?
Put workers on rotation
How often should equipment used for lifting people be THOROUGHLY examined?
Every 6 months
With a mobile access tower, why is it dangerous to install the platform too high?
Because the guard rails will not provide adequate protection
If an employee suffers serious injury and is unable to perform in their role for 7 more consecutive days, who must be informed?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
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
These should ALL be included in a site induction
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?
Report it immediately
Work with which of the following materials may require a COSHH assessment?
-Metal
-Wood
-Asbestos
-Tile
-Plastic
-Wood
-Asbestos
-Tile
You are asked to help out on a team lifting. What TWO conditions must apply for you to accept?
-You must be trained in team lifting
-You must be of a similar stature to the rest of the team
When dealing with chemicals, the gloves you wear must be..
Impervious
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
-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
What TWO steps can you take to limit the risk of developing HAVS when using hand held tools?
-Exercise your hands during break periods
-Relax your grip so that most of the work is done by the tool
What is the MAIN reason that respiratory hazards are so dangerous?
You may contract a range of illnesses
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?
Ask your supervisor or site manager what the safe procedure should be
Why is it important to know your limitations?
Because pushing past them may adversely impact your mental health
What kind of sign is a white drawing on a red square?
Firefighting
Which of the following is TRUE about carbon monoxide?
It is a common by-product on construction sites. It is harmful in high concentrations
What is Pizza Knee?
Pizza knee describes irritant contact dermatitis on the knee
Who is at risk when vehicles and mobile plants are being moved?
Operators
Nearby workers
Passers by
ALL OF EM
Which ONE of the following may cause low levels of oxygen in an enclosed tank?
Rust
The fresh air pump in your excavation stops working. What should you do?
Stop work and report the broken pump so it can be repaired
Wellington boots are a safe way of protecting your skin from burns. This applies to which activity?
Laying down wet concrete
What is the best way to manage mental health issues at work?
Discuss them in confidence with a supervisor or manager
If working alone, what is ONE extra provision you may be asked to make?
Keep in regular remote contact with your supervisor, e.g. through radio
You cut your hand whilst having lunch on-site. What should you do?
Report it and seek medical treatment if required
How can you adapt a dust mask to make it suitable for protecting against hazardous fumes?
This is not possible
What’s a respiratory sensitiser?
It is a kind of hazardous dust/fume
What’s a respiratory sensitizer?
It is a kind of hazardous dust/fume
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
-Professional trust
What hazard is created by too much oxygen in the air?
Items become more flammable
You will be lifting a heavy load. Who must help plan out a safe system of work?
-You
-Your supervisor
If you cannot find an appropriate place to refuel, what TWO measures must be in place when you refill?
-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
How often does the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend testing equipment, tools, and leads?
Once every three months
Which fire extinguisher should be used when conducting hot works?
One specifically designated to your work area and task
Which of the following is advisable when lifting a heavy material?
Your legs and thighs should be doing most of the work
What is good practice when it comes to discussing how you are feeling?
Find a loved one, a trusted friend, an independent party, or a professional that you can do this with
Hearing loss as a result of noise exposure sets in..
Over a period of time
After cutting your finger on site, you find there are no dressings in the first aid kit. What should you do?
Inform the person who manages the kit
