CSCS Environmental Awareness Test

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HS&E TEST

Environmental Awareness and Waste Control

1 / 40

Why is it bad practice to store heavy materials underneath a tree?

The tree branches could get damaged

Materials are not protected from the tree sap

Compaction of the soil could damage the tree roots

Mould could grow on the stored materials

2 / 40

You are carrying out a noisy work activity and realise that it cannot be finished within the normal working hours of your site. What is the first thing you should do?

Ensure you are wearing appropriate hearing protection before you resume work

Carry on so that you can finish doing the job as soon as possible

Visit the neighbours of the site to tell them what you will be doing

Stop work and inform site management so they can look at the impact of the activity

3 / 40

Which of the following is an effective way to avoid causing harm to protected species?

Take them to the site office

Only working at night

Using manually operated machinery

Avoiding breeding season

4 / 40

What is the primary use for a spill kit?

For first-aid purposes

To clean-up chemicals

To demonstrate clean-up procedures

For general worker safety

5 / 40

You are on site and need to throw away some waste liquid that has oil in it. What should you do?

Pour it into a sealed container and put it into a general waste skip

Ask your supervisor what the disposal process is for contaminated liquid

Pour it down a drain or sink in the welfare facilities

Pour it slowly onto the ground and let it soak away

6 / 40

Which of the following does not cause a nuisance to neighbours of a building site?

Lorries and heavy plant traffic

Noise and vibration from the work

Dust and fumes from the site

Carefully directed site lighting

7 / 40

What should be done if there is an oil or diesel spill on site?

Call the Environment agency immediately so they can arrange to have it cleaned up

Ignore it. Oil or diesel spills do not have serious, long-term effects

Stop work, contain the spill, notify the supervisor and then clean up the spill

Use a spill kit to clean it up before the end of the day

8 / 40

Which two of the following species are protected under environmental law in the UK?

Foxes

Bats

Badgers

Rats

Ducks

9 / 40

Which of the following is a bad practice?

Switching off plant and equipment when it is not in use

Storing materials safely

Mixing all waste in one skip

Refuelling carefully to avoid spills

10 / 40

What are the two most important reasons why waste should be segregated on site?

So the wastes can be used or recycled more easily

The waste will take up less room in a skip

It is generally more cost effective to dispose of segregated waste

So the client can check what is being thrown away

To make sure the labourer has enough work to do

11 / 40

What is the correct way to clean up oil that has leaked from machinery onto the ground?

Mix the soil up with other soil so that the oil cannot be seen

Wash the oil away with water and detergent

Put the oily soil into the general waste skip

Put the oily soil into a separate container for collection as hazardous waste

12 / 40

Which two of the following are common causes of water pollution on site?

Walkways freezing in winter near drainage systems

Fuels being stored incorrectly and too close to drains

Exhaust gases from mobile plant getting into drainage systems

Rain water washing material out of skips into surface water drains

Smoking and e-smoking near drainage systems

13 / 40

Preserving old buildings is important for contributing to an area's what?

Historical record

House prices

Infrastructure

Cost of living

14 / 40

Which two actions could help minimise waste?

Only take what you need and return or reseal anything left over

Reuse off-cuts (such as half bricks) rather than discarding them

Use new materials at the beginning of each day

Leave bags of cement and plaster out in the rain, unprotected

Always take more than required - just in case you need it

15 / 40

Under environmental law, which of the following statements is true?

Only companies can be prosecuted if they do not follow the law

Companies and employees can be prosecuted if they do not follow the law

Only employees can be prosecuted if they do not follow the law

Only directors can be prosecuted if they do not follow the law

16 / 40

What is the best way to minimise dust on site?

Using powered tools only

Dampening using fine water sprays

Covering the whole site

Reducing use of the wheel-wash

17 / 40

What does it mean when a building has been issued with listed status?

It should not be entered, as it is hazardous

Permission is needed to make any changes

The council must pay for the project

An entrance fee must be charged to visitors

18 / 40

When a historic building has been protected by law, what is it known as?

Heritage

Listed

Trusted

Registered

19 / 40

What should be done with waste concrete and washout water?

Pour it down a drain with plenty of water

Bury it in a disposable bin liner

Place it in a lined skip for recycling

Bury it on site, as it will break down over time

20 / 40

When reusing leftover materials, which two of the following are true?

It can save energy

It is inefficient

It is a waste of resources

It is hazardous

It conserves raw materials

21 / 40

Which two items are classed as hazardous waste?

Untreated timber off-cuts

Broken bricks

Panes of glass

Used spill kits

Fluorescent light tubes

22 / 40

Which two items of the following are categorized as Hazardous Waste?

Untreated timber off-cuts

Oil-based paint

Broken bricks

Fluorescent light tubes

23 / 40

What type of pollution would you associate with hand-held power tools?

Light

Noise

Smoke

Water

24 / 40

During excavation work, some interesting old coins are found in the loosened soil. What is the most appropriate action?

Stop excavating the site and contact the supervisor

Keep excavating and see how many more there are to find

Hide them. Archaeologists working on site will delay the works

Keep quiet. The person who found them should keep them

25 / 40

Saving energy and water, by turning off plant, equipment and taps when not in use, is whose responsibility?

Everyone on site

The oldest apprentice

The site manager

The environmental health provider

26 / 40

How should hazardous waste be dealt with on site? Give two answers.

Take it to the nearest Local Authority waste tip

Place it in the correctly labelled container

Put it in a mixed waste skip

It can be put in any skip on site

Segregate it from other waste

27 / 40

Which of the following is most likely to cause air pollution?

Excessive noise

Fuel spillage

Surface run-off

Using diesel engines

28 / 40

Which three statements are reasons why saving energy is important?

It helps to save natural resources used to generate energy

It helps to reduce fuel and energy bills on site

It helps energy companies to charge more for their services

It helps to reduce the impact of climate change caused by burning fossil fuels

It helps to increase energy use on other sites

29 / 40

What are two of the best ways of helping to save energy on site and reduce harmful emissions?

Switch off plant and equipment, including generators, when they are not in use

Keep windows and doors closed in offices and welfare facilities when the heating is on

Use a generator rather than mains electricity for the offices and small items of equipment

Report any defective, non-powered hand tools so that they can be repaired or replaced

30 / 40

Which one of the following is true of a spill on site, involving just one litre of oil?

It will contaminate the ground

It is too small to cause a problem

It could cause serious air pollution

The main problem is that oil is expensive

31 / 40

Following what kind of risk assessment is the best way to prevent pollution on a construction site?

Environmental

Workplace

Maintenance

Health and safety

32 / 40

Why should construction materials be recycled?

To prevent excessive hazardous waste

To save the company money

Because skips are expensive

To avoid waste going to landfill

33 / 40

This label is shown on the container of a liquid that a worker is using on site. What does it mean?

It can be used to feed plants and fish

It could cause a drought

It is harmful to the environment

It will only cause death to fish

34 / 40

Which of the following would help to protect the environment?

Arriving on time for work every day

Keeping accurate time sheets

Saving water and energy wherever possible

Keeping to the health and safety rules

35 / 40

Waste materials should be segregated into different types. What are the two main reasons for this?

To fill landfill

To avoid pollution

To save money

To prevent theft

To support recycling

36 / 40

On site, waste should be collected in what?

Bins and bays

Segregated skips

General skips

Bays and buckets

37 / 40

Over ordering materials can result in what?

Accidents

Danger

Waste

Lower costs

38 / 40

Do you have any responsibility for minimising the amount of waste created?

Only during the site clean up at the end of the project

No, it is the responsibility of site management

Yes, everyone on site has a responsibility to do this

Only if you are told to do so during your site induction

39 / 40

Certain species of plants and animals in England are protected by law. A worker is breaking the law if they do which two things to the plant or animal?

Report it

Photograph it

Remove it

Feed it

Destroy its habitat

40 / 40

What is a good way of reducing energy use when running heating or cooling systems needed for site accommodation?

Keeping windows and doors closed

Not using any heating or cooling systems

Running equipment on maximum effort

Opening all doors and windows

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Why is Environmental Awareness Important in Construction?

Construction activities can have a significant impact on the environment, including pollution, waste generation, and habitat destruction. Workers must understand how to minimize these effects by following sustainable practices. The CSCS Environmental Awareness Test ensures that construction workers are knowledgeable about environmental regulations, waste management, and eco-friendly work practices.

What Will You Learn in This Test?

This test assesses your understanding of environmental hazards, legal requirements, and best practices for sustainable construction. By taking this test, you will learn:

The impact of construction on the environment
How to reduce waste and manage materials efficiently
Proper disposal and recycling of construction waste
How to prevent pollution of land, water, and air
Employer and employee responsibilities under environmental laws

Key Topics Covered:

Environmental Risks in Construction – Air pollution, water contamination, and land damage.
Waste Management – Safe disposal, recycling, and reducing material waste.
Energy Efficiency – Reducing energy consumption on-site through smart practices.
Pollution Control – Managing hazardous substances and preventing site contamination.
Legal Responsibilities – Understanding UK environmental laws and regulations, including the Environmental Protection Act.

Why Take This Test?

Help reduce environmental impact by following best practices.
Stay compliant with UK environmental laws and regulations.
Enhance your career prospects by demonstrating environmental responsibility.

Prepare for the CSCS Environmental Awareness Test today and play your part in building a greener future!