Practice Test 9 Missed Questions Flashcards
Why should all employees be able to view the company health and safety policy?
It tells them how health and safety are managed within their organisation.
Which TWO materials are MOST likely to release silica dust when being cut with a rotating blade?
1) Concrete Block
2) Tiles
If you need to wear disposable foam earplugs how should you insert them so they protect your hearing from damage?
Roll them up and insert them, while pulling the top of your ear up to open up the ear canal.
What kind of survey is required to identify asbestos prior to any invasive work being carried out on a pre-2000 building?
Refurbishment or demolition survey.
Where are you MOST likely to come across asbestos?
In any building built or refurbished before the year 2000.
What does this sign mean?
Red prohibition sign with phone crossed
No mobile phones
(Not “Mobile phones are allowed) -misread as aren’t
After gaining access to the platform of a mobile tower, what is the FIRST thing you should do?
Check that the access hatch has been closed to stop people or equipment from falling.
To prevent pollution to watercourses what would be the BEST solution to control surface water run-off from material stockpiles?
Installing a silt fence around the stockpile.
What TWO precautions should be taken to reduce the risk of water pollution when mixing concrete and cement on site
1) It should be sited in an impermeable area.
2) It should be at least 10 m from a watercourse.
Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, what MUST contractors and designers check before they start work?
That the client is aware of their duties.
According to the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, what MUST a contractor have before they can be appointed on a project?
The necessary skills, knowledge and experience to do the work.
Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, what is one of the purposes of the health and safety file?
To provide pre-construction information for any future work to be carried out on the structure.
*NOT: (To collate construction phase plans, risk assessments and method statements).
Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, which of the following documents MUST the principal contractor and contractor keep under review?
The construction phase plan.
*NOT: (The health and safety file).
What safety feature is provided by FOPS on mobile plant?
The operator is protected from falling objects.
