Question 1
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1. Under the Health & Safety at Work Act, an employer must produce a written
health and safety policy statement when employing:
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a. Five operatives
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b. Four operatives
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c. Two operatives
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d. One operative.
Question 2
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Which of the following electrical power tools is the safest to use on a construction
site?
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1. 415V tool
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2. 240V tool
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3. 110V tool
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4. Cordless tool.
Question 3
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What is the required distance from the bottom of a wall to the base of a ladder if
the vertical height from the base of the wall to the top of the ladder is six metres?
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1. 500mm
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2. 1,000mm
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3. 1,500mm
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4. 2,000mm.
Question 4
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What is the approximate height (H) that a ladder should project above a working
platform for access purposes?
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1. 100mm
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2. 200mm
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3. 600mm
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4. 1,000mm.
Question 5
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Which of the following requirements for construction sites is detailed under
the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations?
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1. First aid provision
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2. Toilet facilities
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3. Safety sign provision
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4. Accident reporting.
Question 6
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The preferred method of dealing with fumes from long-term lead welding
activities that are carried out indoors is:
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1. Regular rest breaks
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2. Local fume extraction
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3. Half face dust mask
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4. Full welding mask.
Question 7
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Which of the following types of PPE is essential when clearing a blockage in an
inspection chamber with drain rods?
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1. Ear defenders
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2. Knee pads
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3. Rubber gloves
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4. Dust mask.
Question 8
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In which of the following types of ground is the close boarded trench support
system most likely to be required?
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1. Deep excavations with loose soil
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2. Trench cut in concrete
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3. Shallow excavations in clay
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4. Shallow excavations in compacted gravel.
Question 9
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What type of sign has a green background and a white symbol?
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1. Prohibition sign
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2. Mandatory sign
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3. Warning sign
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4. Information sign.
Question 10
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A permit to work system is most likely to be needed when carrying out which of
the following activities?
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1. Commissioning a hot water system
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2. Soldering near combustible material
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3. Fixing a plastic soil pipe
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4. Bending LCS with a hydraulic bender.
Question 11
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Who has responsibility for ensuring that correct PPE is provided for work
activities?
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1. The employee
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2. The employer
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3. The HSE
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4. The site labourer.
Question 12
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A portable appliance (PAT) test is used to:
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1. Check the gas pressure on a blowtorch
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2. Check the operation of a cartridge operated tool
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3. Check the electrical safety of a portable tool
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4. Check the operation of a portable generator.
Question 13
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When planning to lift a cast iron, rainwater downpipe into position, which is far
too heavy to lift safely alone, what action should be taken?
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1. Try your best on your own
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2. Break the pipe into smaller parts first
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3. Ask a work colleague to help with the lift
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4. Install a smaller diameter pipe and inform your supervisor.
Question 14
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When using a propane blowtorch for soldering copper pipe components together,
you should:
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1. Always have a fire extinguisher available
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2. Never use it, if only working with dissimilar metals
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3. Always wear a dust mask
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4. Never solder when working alone.
Question 15
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If you accidently get a minor burn on your finger, your first action should be:
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1. Rub antiseptic cream on the affected area
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2. Cool the affected area using cold water
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3. Immediately burst the blister that forms
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4. Do nothing yourself, call the first aid officer and ambulance.
Question 16
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Under COSHH, propane gas is regarded as:
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1. An irritant
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2. Harmful
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3. Extremely flammable
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4. Toxic.