CSCS Personal Protective Equipment Test

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HS&E TEST

Personal Protective Equipment

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Who should provide you with any personal protective equipment (PPE) you need, including the means to maintain it?

You must buy your own

Anyone on site with a budget

Your employer

No one has a duty to provide it

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When should you wear safety footwear on site?

Only when working inside

All the time

Only when working at ground level

Until the site starts to look finished

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When using a grinder or cut-off saw, what type of eye protection should be worn?

Light eye protection (Safety Glasses)

Reading glasses or Sunglasses

Welding goggles

Impact-rated goggles or full-face shield

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Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn at work for what reason?

To protect the company against potential lawsuits

It prevents workers from getting their uniforms dirty

To protect workers from physical injury or ill health

It prevents any exposure to hazardous chemicals

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When is the only time that you do not need to wear head protection on site?

If you are working alone

If you are self-employed

If you are working in hot weather

If you are in a safe area, like the site office

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When selecting appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), what is the most important factor to be taken into account?

Can it be recycled

How long it will last

The type of hazard

The cost of the equipment

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Which of the following statements about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather is true?

You must take it off during the hottest part of the day

You must wear it at all times and in the right way

You can wear it back-to-front if it is more comfortable that way

You can modify it to keep your head cool

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Will all types of gloves protect your hands against chemicals?

Yes, all gloves are made to the same standard

No, different gloves protect against different types of hazard

Only if you put barrier cream on your hands first

Only if you cover the gloves with barrier cream

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What should you do if your disposable, foam earplugs keep falling out?

Put rolled-up tissue paper in each ear instead

Stop work until you are shown how to fit them properly

Throw them away and work without them

Put two earplugs in each ear so that they stay in place

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What additional measures can be worn under a hard hat in cold weather?

A jumper with a detachable hood

A manufacturer's attachment

A baseball cap

A woolly hat

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Which of the following statements about personal protective equipment is not true?

You must use it as instructed

You must pay for any damage or loss

You must report any damage or loss to your supervisor

You must store it correctly when you are not using it

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Do you have to pay for any personal protective equipment (PPE) you need?

No, you only have to pay half the cost

Yes, you must pay for all of it

Only if you need to replace lost or damaged PPE

No, your employer must pay for it

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What should you wear if there is a risk of materials flying into your eyes?

Chemical-rated goggles

Tinted-welded goggles

Impact-rated goggles

Laser safety glasses

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If you have to work outdoors in a bad weather, why should your employer supply you with waterproof clothing?

To keep you warm and dry, so you are less likely to catch Weil's disease (Leptospirosis)

To protect you from weather, as you are less likely to get muscle strains if you are warm and dry

To protect you from weather, which will reduce trips and falls

To keep you warm and dry, so you take fewer breaks

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When must your employer provide you with personal protective equipment (PPE)?

If you need to be protected

If you pay for it

If it is in the contract

Twice a year

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What should you do if you drop your safety helmet from a height onto a hard surface?

Repair any cracks and then carry on wearing it

Work without it until you can get a new one

Make sure there are no cracks and then carry on wearing it

Stop work until you can get a new one

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What will safety footwear with a protective mid-sole protect you from?

Spillages, which may burn the sole of your foot

Blisters, which could occur in warm, wet conditions

Nails or sharp objects, which could puncture the sole of your foot

Twisting your ankle, as they have better grip than regular shoes

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If you need to wear a full body harness and you have not used one before, what should you do?

Read the manufacturer's instruction book

Try to work it out for yourself

Ask for expert advice and training

Ask someone wearing a harness to show you what to do

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How should a safety helmet be worn to get maximum protection from it?

Square on your head

Back to front

Pushed back on your head

Pulled forward

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Good quality personal protective equipment (PPE) will be marked with which letter or letters?

HSE

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What should you do if your personal protective equipment (PPE) gets damaged?

Throw it away and work without it

Stop work and continue only when it has been replaced

Try to repair it then carry on working

Carry on wearing it but work more quickly

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When you start a new task, how will you know if you need any extra personal protective equipment (PPE)?

By looking at the risk assessment

By looking at the company web page

By looking at your employer's health and safety policy

You will always need it

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What condition could be prevented if the correct gloves are worn while handling a hazardous substance?

Raynaud's Syndrome

Arthritis

Vibration white finger

Skin disease

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Which item of personal protective equipment (PPE) is helping to protect the worker from dermatitis?

Earmuffs

Helmet

Gloves

Mask

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Which of the following figures is wearing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE)?

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When selecting suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) for the user, which factors should be considered?

Price and size

Cost and colour

Fit and weight

Size and fit

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What is the main risk to this worker, wearing only these items of personal protective equipment?

Breathing in harmful dust

Dermatitis to skin

Damage to hearing

Eye injuries

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Where on body would a worker wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

Around chest

Around neck

Around face

Around arm

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Why is PPE Important in Construction?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential for protecting workers from potential hazards on construction sites. It reduces the risk of injuries caused by falling objects, loud noise, hazardous substances, and other workplace dangers. The CSCS PPE Test ensures that workers understand the importance of wearing the correct protective gear and how to use it properly.

What Will You Learn in This Test?

This test assesses your knowledge of PPE regulations, types of protective gear, and employer/employee responsibilities. By taking this test, you will learn:

The different types of PPE and their functions
When and why PPE should be used on-site
Employer and worker responsibilities regarding PPE
How to inspect, maintain, and store PPE properly
Legal requirements under health and safety regulations

Key Topics Covered:

Types of PPE – Helmets, safety boots, gloves, high-visibility clothing, ear protection, and more.
PPE Requirements – When and where PPE must be worn on a construction site.
Proper Usage & Maintenance – How to wear, store, and check PPE for damage.
Employer & Employee Responsibilities – Who is responsible for providing, using, and maintaining PPE.
Legal Compliance – Understanding PPE laws and regulations to ensure workplace safety.