Practice Test 1 Missed Questions

Question 1

When observing the use of oxyacetylene-welding equipment, how should the bottles be positioned?

Answer 1

Stood upright.

Question 2

What is HSG168 Fire Safety in Construction?

Answer 2

The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) guidance for those managing and carrying out construction work.

Question 3

Someone near you is using a disc cutter to cut concrete blocks. What THREE immediate hazards are likely to affect you?

Answer 3

1) High noise levels.
2) Harmful dust in the air.
3) Flying fragments.

Question 4

Following the hierarchy of control, which of the following is regarded as the LAST RESORT for someone’s safety when working at height?

Answer 4

Safety harness and fall-arrest lanyard.

*(Not Safety netting or airbags)

Question 5

A skip-lorry driver hands you a copy of the hazardous waste consignment note with Section C (carrier’s details) signed. If you are responsible for the waste, what is the FIRST thing you need to do with it?

Answer 5

Check that the details in Sections A, B and C are correct before you sign Section D (producer’s details).

Question 6

What should be obtained before safely carrying out the demolition cutting of fuel tanks?

Answer 6

A gas-free certificate.