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Question 1 of 157

1

BS 7671, the IEE Wiring Regulations, are:

Select one of the following:

  • non-statutory

  • code of practice.

  • statutory

  • health and safety guidance notes

Explanation

Question 2 of 157

1

The colour and voltage to be used for powertools on a construction sites is?

Select one of the following:

  • Blue = 400V

  • Red = 230 V

  • Yellow = 110 V

  • d White = 25 V

Explanation

Question 3 of 157

1

Which of the following does not have a duty placed upon them by the Electricity at Work Regulation 1989?

Select one of the following:

  • Employee

  • Employer

  • Householder

  • Self-employed

Explanation

Question 4 of 157

1

The safe use of electricity on site is covered by which Regulation?

Select one of the following:

  • Electricity at Work Regulations 1988

  • Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

  • Electricity at Work Regulations 1990

  • Electricity at Work Regulations 1991

Explanation

Question 5 of 157

1

Electricity on site is normally at a reduced voltage, which reduced voltage is found on site?

Select one of the following:

  • 24 Volts.

  • 110 Volts.

  • 400 Volts.

  • 230 Volts

Explanation

Question 6 of 157

1

When carrying out electricity site safety on tools, checks are carried out on all of the following except which one?

Select one of the following:

  • Check the supply frequency.

  • Check that RCD protection is provided where necessary.

  • Check for current PAT labels.

  • Power tools should be double insulated.

Explanation

Question 7 of 157

1

Which of the following facilities are not necessary with regards to welfare?

Select one of the following:

  • A supply of clean drinking water.

  • Suitable toilets.

  • A supply of hot and cold water soap and towels.

  • A supply of tea and coffee.

Explanation

Question 8 of 157

1

Which of the following is necessary to minimise the risk of fire on a construction site?

Select one of the following:

  • Employment of fully trained fire fighting staff.

  • Means to give warning of fire

  • Constant supply of running water

  • Ensure the electrical supply is isolated at all times

Explanation

Question 9 of 157

1

What is the purpose of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989?

Select one of the following:

  • To make you read textbooks.

  • To prevent tools from being stolen.

  • To prevent risk of death from electricity at work activities.

  • To prevent you from taking unpaid sick leave.

Explanation

Question 10 of 157

1

What does the term non-statutory mean?

Select one of the following:

  • Not enforceable by employers

  • Enforceable by employers.

  • Not enforceable by law

  • Enforceable by law.

Explanation

Question 11 of 157

1

The use of barrier cream during and after work activities can help prevent?

Select one of the following:

  • Paint on your skin

  • Broken fingernails

  • Dermatitis

  • Arthritis

Explanation

Question 12 of 157

1

Which of the following is a necessary check before using electrical equipment?

Select one of the following:

  • Check the tool is the correct colour

  • Check the cable is not frayed or damaged

  • Ensure the flex is brown

  • Check the brand of the tool

Explanation

Question 13 of 157

1

To check a circuit is isolated and safe to work on you must?

Select one of the following:

  • Check with a reliable voltage indicator

  • Wet your finger and 'flash' test the conductor.

  • Check it with a home made lamp and flex

  • Get somebody else to check it

Explanation

Question 14 of 157

1

To check a circuit is isolated and safe to work on you should?

Select one of the following:

  • Get somebody else to check it

  • Check it with a home made lamp and flex

  • Wet your finger and 'flash' test the conductor.

  • Check with a GS38 voltage indicator

Explanation

Question 15 of 157

1

Which of the following would not be a necessary safety check on a ladder?

Select one of the following:

  • No dirt on rungs.

  • No damage to toe boards.

  • No splits in rungs

  • No damage to tie-rods

Explanation

Question 16 of 157

1

What is the correct angle that a ladder should be in relation to the ground?

Select one of the following:

  • 65°

  • 75°.

  • 55°

  • 45°

Explanation

Question 17 of 157

1

When a ladder provides access to a working platform how much of the ladder must extend above the landing place?

Select one of the following:

  • 3 rungs.

  • 4 rungs.

  • 5 rungs.

  • 6 rungs.

Explanation

Question 18 of 157

1

The two long sections of a ladder, which hold the rungs together, are known as?

Select one of the following:

  • Toe boards.

  • Scaffold boards

  • Styles

  • Tie rods

Explanation

Question 19 of 157

1

Which of the following should have toe boards fitted?

Select one of the following:

  • Moving escalator.

  • A ladder

  • Mobile scaffold

  • Trestle scaffold

Explanation

Question 20 of 157

1

All the following are important considerations before lifting a load except?

Select one of the following:

  • Making trial lifts on similar loads.

  • Checking the load for any sharp edges

  • Checking that doors are opened if you have to carry the load through them.

  • Getting help if the load is too heavy.

Explanation

Question 21 of 157

1

When dealing with a fire in an open warehouse full of card board, which one of the following extinguisher would be most suitable?

Select one of the following:

  • Water

  • BCF Halon

  • Foam

  • Carbon Dioxide

Explanation

Question 22 of 157

1

The RIDDOR Regulations requires your company to inform the enforcing authority without delay of the following circumstances except?

Select one of the following:

  • Any major injuries to employees.

  • Any fatal injuries.

  • The overturning of a crane.

  • An accident at home.

Explanation

Question 23 of 157

1

The three elements that all fires require are?

Select one of the following:

  • Fuel, heat and paper.

  • Fuel, air and oxygen

  • Fuel, air and heat.

  • Heat, air and oxygen

Explanation

Question 24 of 157

1

If you discover a fire which is the correct sequence that should be carried out?
1. Call the fire service.
2. Raise the alarm.
3. Leave by the nearest exit.
4. Do not re-enter building unless advised by the fire marshall.

Select one of the following:

  • 3, 2, 1, 4

  • 3, 2, 4, 1

  • 2, 1, 3, 4

  • 2, 3, 1, 4

Explanation

Question 25 of 157

1

European legislation requires fire extinguishers to be a certain colour no matter what their intended use. What is this colour?

Select one of the following:

  • Silver

  • Red

  • Cream

  • Black

Explanation

Question 26 of 157

1

On an accident report form which one of the following is not required?

Select one of the following:

  • Date of accident.

  • Home address of the victim's parents

  • Location of accident.

  • Name of injured person.

Explanation

Question 27 of 157

1

Which of the following types of fire extinguisher must be used on live electrical equipment if there is a fire?

Select one of the following:

  • Water type.

  • Sprinkler system

  • Foam

  • Carbon dioxide.

Explanation

Question 28 of 157

1

If you had to deal with an emergency i.e. chemical spill, what should your first action be?

Select one of the following:

  • Sneak away without informing anybody.

  • Inform the local newspaper.

  • Dial the emergency service number in a safe environment.

  • Inform your parents.

Explanation

Question 29 of 157

1

The ABC of resuscitation stands for?

Select one of the following:

  • Accident, Bleeding, Causality

  • Airways, Breathing, Circulation

  • Accident, Breathing, Causality

  • Airways, Breaks, Circulation

Explanation

Question 30 of 157

1

The first action you should think of in the event of an electric shock to a colleague is?

Select one of the following:

  • Isolate the supply.

  • Remove the plug.

  • Check for your own safety.

  • Get help.

Explanation

Question 31 of 157

1

If the casualty is currently suffering from an electric shock and you can not break the electrical supply by pulling a plug or switching off a supply what would be a good material for breaking the contact between casualty and supply?

Select one of the following:

  • Use a piece of metal trunking

  • Use a wooden broom handle.

  • Use your bare hands.

  • Use a piece of metal conduit.

Explanation

Question 32 of 157

1

How would it be best to check the casualty's response if they were unconscious?

Select one of the following:

  • Pinch them hard on the arm.

  • Slap them hard on the face.

  • Talk to them and gently shake the casualty.

  • Ask somebody else if they knew their name.

Explanation

Question 33 of 157

1

If the casualty was unconscious and lying on the floor what should you check for next?

Select one of the following:

  • Breathing

  • Bleeding.

  • Pulse.

  • Colour of skin.

Explanation

Question 34 of 157

1

What is the correct immediate treatment for a burn?

Select one of the following:

  • Treat for shock.

  • Flood the burn with cold water.

  • Check for pulse.

  • Remove clothing.

Explanation

Question 35 of 157

1

The abbreviation COSHH means?

Select one of the following:

  • Control of oxidising substances hazardous to health.

  • Control of oxidising substances harmful to health.

  • Control of substances harmful to health.

  • Control of substances hazardous to health

Explanation

Question 36 of 157

1

Asbestos dust can become a health hazard if it is?

Select one of the following:

  • Washed from clothing.

  • Inhaled into the lungs

  • Vacuumed away.

  • Contained by protective clothing.

Explanation

Question 37 of 157

1

Which of the following is not covered be the HASAWA 1974?

Select one of the following:

  • Domestic servants.

  • Employers.

  • Apprentices at college

  • The self-employed

Explanation

Question 38 of 157

1

Under the HASAWA 1974 employers have duties to their employees which of the following is not a duty of an employer?

Select one of the following:

  • The employer must provide JIB rates of overtime payment.

  • The employer must provide safety information.

  • The employer must provide safety training

  • They must maintain plant and machinery in a safe condition

Explanation

Question 39 of 157

1

As an employee you have responsibilities under the HASAWA 1974 which of the following is not a responsibility?

Select one of the following:

  • Bringing to your employer's attention any situation you consider dangerous.

  • Co-operate with your employer on safety matters.

  • Do not recklessly interfere with anything provided for your safety

  • Informing to your employer on people who leave early

Explanation

Question 40 of 157

1

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 imposes general health and safety requirements on all the following except?

Select one of the following:

  • School children.

  • Employees.

  • Self-employed.

  • Employers.

Explanation

Question 41 of 157

1

On a construction site a safety helmet must be worn by everyone except where?

Select one of the following:

  • When guard rails and toe boards are fitted to scaffolding

  • The building work is not over 10m high

  • Attendance on site is for less than half an hour.

  • A meeting held in a site hut.

Explanation

Question 42 of 157

1

The minimum heights at which guardrails and toe boards must be fitted to tower scaffolds is?

Select one of the following:

  • 4m

  • 5m.

  • 3m

  • 2m

Explanation

Question 43 of 157

1

It is the duty of all employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act to:

Select one of the following:

  • look after their own safety only

  • look after the safety of themselves and of colleagues around them

  • instruct other workers on safety matters

  • work independently

Explanation

Question 44 of 157

1

British Standards, B.S. 7671 are:

Select one of the following:

  • part of the Electricity at Work regulations

  • have been replaced by IEE Wiring regulations

  • non-statutory regulations

  • statutory regulations

Explanation

Question 45 of 157

1

It is the responsibility of all employers to ensure that the workplace is:

Select one of the following:

  • safe without risk to health

  • warm and comfortable to work in

  • always clean and tidy

  • inspected every day to identify hazards

Explanation

Question 46 of 157

1

Where personal protective equipment (P.P.E.) is required to perform a task in the workplace, the P.P.E. must be provided by:

Select one of the following:

  • the employee and paid for by the employer

  • the employee

  • the employer and paid for by the employee

  • the employer

Explanation

Question 47 of 157

1

The main legislation concerned with the safe use of chemicals in the workplace is:

Select one of the following:

  • The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations

  • The Environment Protection Act

  • The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation (COSHH)

  • The Consumer Protection Act

Explanation

Question 48 of 157

1

In terms of fire precautions it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that:

Select one of the following:

  • daily inspections are made to ensure that there are no fire risks

  • all materials used in the workplace are non-flammable

  • adequate means of escape and fire fighting are provided

  • all work areas are fireproof

Explanation

Question 49 of 157

1

It is the responsibility of an employee who identifies a safety hazard in the workplace to:

Select one of the following:

  • report the hazard to the supervisor

  • leave the premises and inform others to do the same

  • avoid the hazard and carry on working

  • report the hazard to the local health authority

Explanation

Question 50 of 157

1

When working in a workshop where dust is present and employee should wear

Select one of the following:

  • disposable overalls

  • disposable respirator

  • cape hood

  • face screen

Explanation

Question 51 of 157

1

An electrical installation need to be isolated from the supply before carrying out workon the installation in order to prevent

Select one of the following:

  • damage to cables and components

  • interruption of the local supply system

  • possible electric shock

  • damage to appliances

Explanation

Question 52 of 157

1

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations must be applied in the event of accidents in the workplace causing:

Select one of the following:

  • minor injuries to the face

  • major injuries

  • any injury to all

  • fractures to fingers

Explanation

Question 53 of 157

1

The first action to be taken if a person is found lying unconscious on the floor after receiving an electric shock is to:

Select one of the following:

  • check for broken bones

  • telephone for assistance

  • check for pulse and breathing

  • check for cuts and bleeding

Explanation

Question 54 of 157

1

A dry powder fire extinguisher has a red body with an identifying band which is:

Select one of the following:

  • blue

  • red

  • green

  • white

Explanation

Question 55 of 157

1

Trades and employer associations within the electrical industry are responsible for

Select one of the following:

  • inspecting all completed installation work

  • finding employment for redundant workers

  • preparing statutory regulations for the industry

  • maintaining standards within the industry

Explanation

Question 56 of 157

1

The term BSEN found on most products refers to

Select one of the following:

  • British Standard Electrified Natural

  • British Standard Empowered Norm

  • British Standard European Norm

  • British Standard Electrical Nomenclature

Explanation

Question 57 of 157

1

The Health and Safety at Work Act come into force in

Select one of the following:

  • 1972

  • 1973

  • 1974

  • 1975

Explanation

Question 58 of 157

1

All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT?

Select one of the following:

  • Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways

  • Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

  • Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over

  • You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on

Explanation

Question 59 of 157

1

What is the leading cause of death among construction workers?

Select one of the following:

  • Electrocution

  • Falling from height

  • Leptospirosis

  • Being hit by vehicles on site

Explanation

Question 60 of 157

1

Which of these statements is true about using ladders?

Select one of the following:

  • Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder

  • Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves

  • Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough

  • Only one person should work on a ladder

Explanation

Question 61 of 157

1

What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?

Select one of the following:

  • Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe

  • Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there

  • Try to fix the ladder yourself

  • Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

Explanation

Question 62 of 157

1

What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes are not working?

Select one of the following:

  • Do not use it

  • Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving

  • Carry on using it only if the floor is level

  • Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work

Explanation

Question 63 of 157

1

Ladders should never be painted because:

Select one of the following:

  • The paint could cause a distraction to the person using the ladder

  • You will need to repaint the ladder regularly

  • The paint can hide or mask damaged parts of the ladder

  • The paint causes the ladder to become slippery

Explanation

Question 64 of 157

1

The best way to ensure a ladder is secured and won’t slip is to

Select one of the following:

  • Tie it at the bottom

  • Tie it at the top

  • Have a colleague hold it while you work

  • Use a piece of wood to wedge the bottom

Explanation

Question 65 of 157

1

Which of these best describes working at height?

Select one of the following:

  • 10m above the ground

  • Any height above or below ground level that can cause an injury if you fall

  • 6m above the ground

  • 5m above the ground

Explanation

Question 66 of 157

1

How many points of contact should you have with a ladder at all times?

Select one of the following:

  • 2

  • 3

  • 1

  • 4

Explanation

Question 67 of 157

1

Checking a ladder before use should be done by?

Select one of the following:

  • The site manager

  • The person about to use it

  • Your health and safety rep

  • Your supervisor

Explanation

Question 68 of 157

1

High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when

Select one of the following:

  • Using the tool outside when it is windy.

  • Working outdoor on a calm day.

  • Using the tool in a large, indoor area.

  • Working in a small room.

Explanation

Question 69 of 157

1

You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift. You should:

Select one of the following:

  • All of the above.

  • Dampen down the area.

  • Ensure that there has adequate ventilation.

  • Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth.

Explanation

Question 70 of 157

1

You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?

Select one of the following:

  • Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system.

  • Begin work immediately; dust is hardly dangerous.

  • Only work for a short period of time.

  • Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust.

Explanation

Question 71 of 157

1

What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne?

Select one of the following:

  • Wet cutting and place a dust collector on the machine.

  • Work carefully and slowly.

  • Keep your area neat and tools in the correct place

  • Wear a protective mask and a hard hat

Explanation

Question 72 of 157

1

When using a power tool for cutting and grinding, why is it important for the dust to be collected?

Select one of the following:

  • The tool performs better if dust is collected.

  • Dust can be harmful if it is inhaled.

  • A machine guard is not necessary if the dust is collected.

  • It will save time and avoid a mess.

Explanation

Question 73 of 157

1

Being exposed to which of these items will NOT cause lung infections or diseases?

Select one of the following:

  • Silica in dust form

  • Asbestos fibres.

  • Strong odours.

  • Bird faeces.

Explanation

Question 74 of 157

1

You are working with a chemical and require respiratory protective equipment (RPE). If none has been given, what do you do?

Select one of the following:

  • Work as quickly as possible.

  • Smell the chemical to determine whether it is dangerous.

  • Begin work but take breaks at five-minute intervals.

  • Do not work until the proper equipment and training have been provided.

Explanation

Question 75 of 157

1

Solvents in paints and resins can lead to:

Select one of the following:

  • All of the following.

  • Other effects on the body.

  • Headaches, nausea and dizziness.

  • Lung issues.

Explanation

Question 76 of 157

1

You’ve received a new pair of safety boots within the last month, if it gets damaged during the next month how long do you need to wait before you can request a new one?

Select one of the following:

  • Request another pair immediately

  • 3 Months later

  • 2 Months later

  • 1 Month later

Explanation

Question 77 of 157

1

In accordance with the Electricity at Work regulations, when considering whether to work live a responsible person should:

Select one of the following:

  • do as the client demands

  • only work live

  • only work dead

  • carry out a risk assessment

Explanation

Question 78 of 157

1

Test instruments used for working on electrical systems should:

Select one of the following:

  • have insulated test probes

  • have non-insulated test probes

  • be less than 10 years old

  • be yellow in colour

Explanation

Question 79 of 157

1

Under the Electricity at Work Regulations, live working is considered:

Select one of the following:

  • never to be allowed

  • only to be allowed in exceptional circumstances

  • to be normally permitted

  • as entirely acceptable

Explanation

Question 80 of 157

1

To prove a circuit or equipment is dead after isolation what is the FIRST activity in the sequence of events?

Select one of the following:

  • Check that the voltage detector is working on a proving device, known live source or in-built test feature

  • Check between line and neutral

  • Check between line and earth

  • Make sure equipment is not working

Explanation

Question 81 of 157

1

The nominal single phase voltage in the UK is?

Select one of the following:

  • 400 volts

  • 415 volts

  • 240 volts

  • 230 volts

Explanation

Question 82 of 157

1

When is live working permissible?

Select one of the following:

  • When the person carrying out the work is a competent person

  • When it is unreasonable in all circumstances for the equipment to be made dead and suitable precautions are taken

  • When the means of isolation cannot be identified

  • When the person working on the equipment is wearing rubber gloves

Explanation

Question 83 of 157

1

Which of the following is not a requirement of low voltage safe isolation practice?

Select one of the following:

  • The conductors are proved to be dead at the point of work

  • Ensuring that the correct point of isolation is identified

  • The person carrying out the work is issued with insulating gloves

  • A caution notice should be applied at the point of isolation

Explanation

Question 84 of 157

1

The specific effects on the human body of a major electric shock are one of the following:

Select one of the following:

  • broken bones

  • chest pains

  • burns and cardiac arrest

  • dermatitis

Explanation

Question 85 of 157

1

The lowest level of electrical current which can harm the human body is normally measured in:

Select one of the following:

  • microamps

  • kiloamps

  • amps

  • milliamps

Explanation

Question 86 of 157

1

Where mains voltage is used to supply portable equipment on a construction site, what additional protection is required?

Select one of the following:

  • Cable avoidance tool

  • Residual current device (RCD)

  • Step-down generator

  • Step-down transformer

Explanation

Question 87 of 157

1

What colour cable USUALLY signifies 110 volt power supply on site?

Select one of the following:

  • Yellow

  • Blue

  • Red

  • Black

Explanation

Question 88 of 157

1

A portable electric generator on site has two power outlets, 110 volts and 230 volts. What colour would the 110 volt outlet be?

Select one of the following:

  • Red

  • Blue

  • Yellow

  • Black

Explanation

Question 89 of 157

1

The maximum AC voltage which the human body can withstand without long term physiological effects in dry conditions is:

Select one of the following:

  • 230 volts

  • 400 volts

  • 50 volts

  • 110 volts

Explanation

Question 90 of 157

1

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the dangers of electricity?

Select one of the following:

  • Electricity is dangerous at any time because you cannot tell by looking at a cable whether or not it is live

  • Electricity is only dangerous in wet weather

  • Electricity is only dangerous if you are not wearing wellington boots

  • Electricity is perfectly safe so long as you wear cotton gloves

Explanation

Question 91 of 157

1

What is the most serious effect that electric shock can have if you come into contact with a live part?

Select one of the following:

  • electric current can cause the finger muscles to twitch

  • The electric current can cause the heart to stop, resulting in death

  • The electric current can cause burn marks on the fingers

  • The electric current can cause a slight tingling in the fingers

Explanation

Question 92 of 157

1

Your job involves you working near to hanging electrical cables which have bare ends. What should you do?

Select one of the following:

  • Attempt to push the cables back into the ceiling void so that you can start work

  • Inform your supervisor and keep well away

  • Carry on working, as there shouldn't be a problem

  • Touch the cables to see if they are live

Explanation

Question 93 of 157

1

For all live working activities it is necessary to:

Select one of the following:

  • keep your fingers crossed

  • be accompanied

  • wear rubber gloves only

  • carry out a risk assessment as required by the EAW Regulations.

Explanation

Question 94 of 157

1

An electrical Permit to Work is primarily a statement that:

Select one of the following:

  • certain instructions need to be followed

  • the circuit or equipment has been isolated and is safe to work on

  • the circuit or equipment is live

  • someone else has taken responsibility for the work

Explanation

Question 95 of 157

1

The probes of voltage detectors and test instruments used on electrical systems should be:

Select one of the following:

  • coloured red

  • shaped or have barriers to prevent finger contact with the tips

  • accompanied by a calibration certificate

  • manufactured in the UK

Explanation

Question 96 of 157

1

which of the following should be used to prove a circuit or equipment is dead after isolation?

Select one of the following:

  • A voltage stick

  • A multimeter

  • A proprietary test lamp or two-pole voltage detector

  • A lamp holder with a length of flex attached

Explanation

Question 97 of 157

1

Identify one method of enforcing regulations that are available to the Health and Safety Executive:

Select one of the following:

  • Health Notice

  • Increasing insurance premiums

  • Improvement Notice

  • Obstruction Notice

Explanation

Question 98 of 157

1

What happens if a Prohibition Notice is issued by an Inspector of the local authority or the HSE?

Select one of the following:

  • The work that is subject to the notice must cease

  • The work can continue, provided a risk assessment is carried out

  • The work can continue if adequate safety precautions are put in place

  • The work in hand can be completed, but no new work started

Explanation

Question 99 of 157

1

A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?

Select one of the following:

  • Only visit if they have made an appointment

  • Only visit to interview the site manager

  • Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor

  • Visit at any time

Explanation

Question 100 of 157

1

If a Health and Safety Executive Inspector issues a “Prohibition Notice”, this means that:

Select one of the following:

  • the HSE must supervise all work from then on

  • the HSE must supervise the work covered by the notice

  • specific work activities, highlighted on the notice, must stop

  • the HSE must notify the police and force penalties

Explanation

Question 101 of 157

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Employers are required to provide information to their employees on their health and safety rights and responsibilities and how to get advice by:

Select one of the following:

  • Telling them verbally when they start work for them

  • Displaying a poster or giving them leaflets approved by the HSE

  • Making them read the company health and safety policy

  • E-mailing the information to them

Explanation

Question 102 of 157

1

Employers have to produce a written Health and Safety Policy statement when:

Select one of the following:

  • A contract commences

  • The HSE notifies them

  • The safety representative requests it

  • They employ five people or more

Explanation

Question 103 of 157

1

What do the letters HSE stand for?

Select one of the following:

  • Health and Safety Executive

  • Health and Safety Examiner

  • Health and Safety Exercise

  • Highly Safe Electrician

Explanation

Question 104 of 157

1

The Health and Safety Executive is:

Select one of the following:

  • The jury in health and safety court cases

  • Part of the police force

  • The regulatory body for the promotion of health and safety at work

  • Part of the National Health Service

Explanation

Question 105 of 157

1

The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to provide what for their employees?

Select one of the following:

  • Suitable transport to work

  • A safe place of work

  • Payment for work done

  • Adequate rest periods

Explanation

Question 106 of 157

1

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any regulations made under the Act are:

Select one of the following:

  • Not compulsory, but should be complied with if convenient

  • Advisory to companies and individuals

  • Practical advice for the employer to follow

  • Legally binding

Explanation

Question 107 of 157

1

Regulations that govern health and safety on construction sites:

Select one of the following:

  • are mandatory

  • apply only to large companies

  • do not apply during ’out of hours’ working

  • apply only to inexperienced workers

Explanation

Question 108 of 157

1

Which of the following statements is correct?

Select one of the following:

  • Only the client is responsible for safety on site

  • Employees have no responsibility for Health and Safety on site

  • All employees must take reasonable care, not only to protect themselves but also their colleagues

  • The duty for health and safety falls only on the employer

Explanation

Question 109 of 157

1

Which of the following is correct for risk assessment?

Select one of the following:

  • Only required on major jobs

  • Must always be done

  • Only required to be done for hazardous work

  • It is a good idea but not essential

Explanation

Question 110 of 157

1

In the context of a risk assessment, what do you understand by the term risk?

Select one of the following:

  • The likelihood that harm from a particular hazard will occur

  • Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

  • Something with the potential to cause injury

  • An unsafe act or condition

Explanation

Question 111 of 157

1

Who would you expect to carry out a risk assessment on your working site?

Select one of the following:

  • A competent person

  • The construction project designer

  • A visiting HSE Inspector

  • The CDM Co-ordinator

Explanation

Question 112 of 157

1

What must be done before any work begins?

Select one of the following:

  • Geological survey

  • Soil assessment

  • Assessment of risk

  • Emergency plan

Explanation

Question 113 of 157

1

Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment

Select one of the following:

  • isn’t particularly useful

  • is a means of analysing what might go wrong

  • prevents accidents

  • is a piece of paper required by law

Explanation

Question 114 of 157

1

Why would your supervisor ask you to read the method statement and risk assessment before you start your next job?

Select one of the following:

  • As someone has taken the time and trouble to write them, you might as well read them

  • The supervisor wouldn’t, they thinks they are a waste of time

  • They contain information on how to carry out the job in a safe manner

  • They thinks you have got nothing better to do

Explanation

Question 115 of 157

1

Why should regular inspections of the workplace take place?

Select one of the following:

  • To prepare for a visit from an HSE Inspector

  • To check that everyone is doing their job

  • To check that all employees are present

  • To check whether the working environment is safe

Explanation

Question 116 of 157

1

If there is a risk of injury from lifting loads what should you think about first?

Select one of the following:

  • How to lift the load

  • Where to hold the load when lifting

  • What the weight of the load is

  • Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

Explanation

Question 117 of 157

1

Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do?

Select one of the following:

  • Kick it to see if it is stable

  • Assess the whole task

  • Weigh the article

  • Check the headroom

Explanation

Question 118 of 157

1

What should you do if your supervisor asks you to move something that you find is too heavy to lift?

Select one of the following:

  • Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle

  • Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy

  • Ask your mates to assist in the lift

  • Give it a try using correct lifting methods

Explanation

Question 119 of 157

1

What would you NOT consider in making a judgement of the risks from a load?

Select one of the following:

  • Its centre of gravity

  • Its weight

  • Its colour

  • Its size and condition

Explanation

Question 120 of 157

1

Where a load has to be lifted manually, what is the employer required to do by law?

Select one of the following:

  • Assess the time the job will take

  • Assess the risk of the task

  • Determine the number of people required

  • Calculate the cost of the exercise

Explanation

Question 121 of 157

1

Which of the following is advisable when lifting a load manually?

Select one of the following:

  • Keep legs and back straight, use power of legs

  • Bend the knees, keep the back as straight as possible, use power of legs

  • Bend the knees, keep the back straight, use power of back

  • Keep legs straight, bend back, use power of legs

Explanation

Question 122 of 157

1

In manual handling, which of the following general statements is true?

Select one of the following:

  • Loads should be held at arm’s length while carrying

  • Large loads should be broken down into smaller loads where possible

  • Anyone can carry any load as long as they are strong enough

  • You should keep your back bent when lifting

Explanation

Question 123 of 157

1

Where there has been a major change in a manual handling operation, what should the employer do?

Select one of the following:

  • Monitor the operation being undertaken

  • Review the number of people involved

  • Review the original risk assessment

  • Monitor the cost of change

Explanation

Question 124 of 157

1

When picking up an object, you should:

Select one of the following:

  • bend your knees

  • wear a back brace

  • bend your back

  • bend your arms

Explanation

Question 125 of 157

1

When an article has to be moved for a long distance, you should:

Select one of the following:

  • Carry it all the way

  • Drag it all the way

  • Get someone else to do it for you

  • Use a barrow or trolley

Explanation

Question 126 of 157

1

If a load has an uneven centre of gravity, how should you lift it?

Select one of the following:

  • Keep the heaviest side of the load on the weakest arm

  • Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you

  • Keep the heaviest side of the load on the strongest arm

  • Keep the heaviest side of the load away from you

Explanation

Question 127 of 157

1

Why should a serious accident be reported to the enforcing authority?

Select one of the following:

  • So that the company will be held responsible

  • So that the site manager can see who is to blame

  • It is a legal requirement

  • It helps the site find out what caused it

Explanation

Question 128 of 157

1

Which of the following should be recorded in the accident book following an accident?

Select one of the following:

  • Your National Insurance Number

  • The weather conditions

  • The date and time the accident occurred

  • Your date of birth

Explanation

Question 129 of 157

1

Which one of the following accounts for most accidents each year on construction sites?

Select one of the following:

  • Slips, trips and falls

  • Trench collapses

  • Electrocution

  • Strikes by moving vehicles

Explanation

Question 130 of 157

1

Which one of the following is classed as a reportable occupational disease under RIDDOR?

Select one of the following:

  • Amputation

  • Influenza

  • Asbestosis

  • Mental disorder

Explanation

Question 131 of 157

1

Why is it important to report ’near miss’ accidents to your employer?

Select one of the following:

  • So that someone can be disciplined

  • So lessons can be learned, preventing an accident next time

  • To make the figures look good

  • It’s the law

Explanation

Question 132 of 157

1

What action should you take if you discover a fire?

Select one of the following:

  • Extinguish the fire without raising the alarm

  • Carry on working if it is safe to do so

  • Raise the alarm

  • Leave it because you will get the blame

Explanation

Question 133 of 157

1

If you discover a fire at work, what should you do first:

Select one of the following:

  • raise the alarm and warn fellow workers

  • run around looking for an alarm to sound

  • use a fire extinguisher to put it out

  • telephone 999

Explanation

Question 134 of 157

1

What is a fire assembly point?

Select one of the following:

  • The place where the fire alarm is

  • A place where fire extinguishers are kept

  • A place where the fire brigade goes to

  • The place to go when the fire alarm sounds

Explanation

Question 135 of 157

1

All new fire extinguishers are coloured red or of bright self-coloured metal. How do you know the difference between types?

Select one of the following:

  • The weight and shape of the extinguisher

  • The type of extinguisher is written on a sign next to it

  • During site induction, you will be told where the different types of extinguishers are

  • A different colour panel or band is on the body of the extinguishers

Explanation

Question 136 of 157

1

A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains:

Select one of the following:

  • Carbon dioxide

  • Foam

  • Water

  • Dry powder

Explanation

Question 137 of 157

1

What is a blue-labelled fire extinguisher filled with?

Select one of the following:

  • Carbon Dioxide

  • Dry powder

  • Foam

  • Water

Explanation

Question 138 of 157

1

Which types of fire extinguishers should be used on electrical fires?

Select one of the following:

  • Foam and water

  • Carbon dioxide and dry powder

  • Dry powder and foam

  • Water and carbon dioxide

Explanation

Question 139 of 157

1

A workmate burns their hand on a piece of very hot metal. What should you do first?

Select one of the following:

  • Put their hand in cold water if it is available

  • Warn other people about the piece of hot metal

  • Cover the burn with something dry

  • Rub some cream or Vaseline into the burn

Explanation

Question 140 of 157

1

Which of the following items should not be in a first-aid box?

Select one of the following:

  • Triangular bandages

  • Disposable gloves

  • Pain killers

  • Safety pins

Explanation

Question 141 of 157

1

Which of the following must an employer consider when making provisions for first aid?

Select one of the following:

  • How much working space will be wasted

  • How much will it cost

  • Whether the local ambulance service can be used

  • The likely types of injury

Explanation

Question 142 of 157

1

On a mobile elevating work platform, what should you attach your safety harness to?

Select one of the following:

  • A nearby pipe or scaffold

  • The boom of the machine

  • A strong part of the structure you are working on

  • A secure anchorage point inside the platform

Explanation

Question 143 of 157

1

You have been asked to operate a cherry-picker (mobile elevated work platform) when it is very windy. What should your FIRST consideration be?

Select one of the following:

  • Tie all light-weight objects to the hand-rails of the basket

  • Wear an extra layer of clothing to keep warm

  • Does the wind-speed make it unsafe to use the machine

  • Wear a safety harness and clip it to the structure that you are working on

Explanation

Question 144 of 157

1

When working on a roof that has fragile, clear-plastic panels, what is the best way of preventing falls through the panels?

Select one of the following:

  • Make sure that everyone is told where the panels are and to avoid treading on them

  • Cover the fragile panels with a strong material and secure the covers to stop them being dislodged

  • Remove the panels carefully to leave an open space-

  • It shouldn’t be necessary to do anything, everyone knows the dangers

Explanation

Question 145 of 157

1

When working on fragile roofs:

Select one of the following:

  • crawling boards should always be used

  • as long as you avoid any fragile areas it is safe

  • walk straight across the roof to where you need to get to

  • it is safe to walk on the purlins

Explanation

Question 146 of 157

1

Under what circumstances do the Work at Height Regulations permit a stepladder to be used on site?

Select one of the following:

  • Never – stepladders are banned

  • At any time

  • Provided you can’t fall 2 metres or more

  • Only when a risk assessment shows that safer alternatives have been ruled out and the task is of low risk and of short duration

Explanation

Question 147 of 157

1

What is the recommended maximum voltage for portable hand lamps when working in confined or damp locations?

Select one of the following:

  • 400 volts

  • 230 volts

  • 110 volts

  • 50 volts

Explanation

Question 148 of 157

1

Why may a confined space be dangerous to work in?

Select one of the following:

  • All of the hazards mentioned

  • Temperature and poor ventilation may affect the worker

  • Air in the space may be unbreathable due to poisonous gas

  • There may not be sufficient working space

Explanation

Question 149 of 157

1

What must be considered first when planning to carry out work in a confined space?

Select one of the following:

  • Can the work be done from the outside

  • Has sufficient manpower been allocated

  • Have the correct tools been arranged

  • Has the job been priced properly

Explanation

Question 150 of 157

1

When working in a confined space, such as a sewer, what danger may occur?

Select one of the following:

  • Not enough time for the job to be done

  • Build up of harmful gases

  • Boredom

  • Getting wet through

Explanation

Question 151 of 157

1

To determine the safety of the atmosphere in an excavation, which of the following is essential

Select one of the following:

  • Only entering for a short period to enable a quick escape

  • Looking for toxic gases

  • Using a gas detector

  • Sniffing the atmosphere after entry

Explanation

Question 152 of 157

1

Before entering an excavation to start work, it must first be:

Select one of the following:

  • filled with water then drained

  • inspected by the HSE

  • covered over and left overnight

  • inspected by a competent person

Explanation

Question 153 of 157

1

What is the purpose of using a ’permit to work’ system?

Select one of the following:

  • To enable tools and equipment to be properly checked before the commencement of work

  • To ensure that the client will pay for the work

  • To help ensure a safe system of work

  • To ensure the job is carried out by the quickest method

Explanation

Question 154 of 157

1

You have to enter a manhole in which you know there are toxic gases. You have all the PPE but there does not appear to be a rescue plan in place. What should you do?

Select one of the following:

  • Ask your mate to stand-by at the top of the manhole with a length of rope

  • Do not enter the manhole until a rescue plan and rescue equipment are in place

  • Plan to carry out the job in short bursts

  • Just get on and do the job, it will probably be alright

Explanation

Question 155 of 157

1

While digging a trench, you uncover a length of yellow marker tape at a depth of about 150mm. What does the presence of the marker tape mean?

Select one of the following:

  • The area has a high water-table and precautions must be taken to prevent an in-rush of water

  • There is a buried electrical cable and further excavation must be carried out with care

  • There is contaminated soil below the level of the marker tape and all excavation must stop

  • The excavation has reached a depth where the sides must now be supported

Explanation

Question 156 of 157

1

When working alone:

Select one of the following:

  • Make sure someone responsible knows where you are

  • You can do away with protective equipment

  • Don’t bother anyone if you have a problem, always sort it out yourself

  • Wear headphones, it will make the day go more quickly

Explanation

Question 157 of 157

1

If you are planning to work I a confined space, what is the first question that should be asked

Select one of the following:

  • Can the work be performed from the outside?

  • Does the site require temporary lights

  • How many workers are required for the job

  • What does the confined space contain

Explanation

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