CSCS Operatives Mock Test 05

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CSCS Operatives Test 5

1 / 50

Which animal is the most likely carrier of Weil' s disease (leptospirosis) on construction sites?

Squirrels

Rats

Cats

Rabbits

2 / 50

What do the initials HAVS stand for?

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

Heat and ventilation syndrome

Hand and ventilation system

Heavy arm vibration system

3 / 50

Why should a residual current device (RCD) be used with 230 volt tools?

It lowers the voltage automatically

It saves energy and lowers costs

It makes the tool run at a safe speed

It quickly cuts off the power if there is a fault

4 / 50

Which one of the following statements about mental health is true?

Mental and physical health are directly linked

Mental health is all about our intelligence

Mental health is all about how we think and remember things

Mental health has to do with our general knowledge

5 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Emergency eyewash

Warning - risk of splashing

Emergency shower

Safety glasses cleaning station

6 / 50

In which one of the following situations is it safer for a worker to speak to someone operating mobile plant?

The operator can hear the worker and it is daytime

The worker is wearing PPE and the plant is moving slowly

The worker is wearing hi-vis and the plant is moving slowly

The operator knows the worker is there and the plant has stopped operating

7 / 50

What are two possible consequences for employers of not taking measures to prevent accidents and ill health at work?

They will have to change the site layout for emergency vehicles

They will need to employ more people

They will damage the environment

They could be fined or imprisoned

They will lose time and money due to the cost of any accident or ill health

8 / 50

Which one of the following is true of repeated exposure to small doses of dust?

The effects will build up over time

It is unavoidable and harmless

Any effects will be immediately apparent

It can help to build up immunity

9 / 50

Which sign is a warning about high-voltage electricity?

10 / 50

What two things are important for the use of manual handling lifting aids?

Users must be trained in the correct use of the lifting aid

The lifting aid must be designed for the task

The lifting aid can only be used outside

Lifting aids must not be more than six months old

The user must hold a CSCS card

11 / 50

What should you do if you have been told how to lift a heavy load but you think there is a better way to do it?

Forget your idea and do it the way you have been told

Ask your workmates to decide which way you should do it

Ignore what you have been told and do it your way

Discuss your idea with your supervisor before lifting

12 / 50

If someone is injured on site, where should this be recorded?

On the safe system of work plan

In the method of work

On the site plan

In an accident book or record

13 / 50

What are the minimum facilities that must be provided on site for washing your hands?

A water container, bowl and paper towels

There is no need to provide washing facilities

Hot and cold water, soap and a way to dry your hands

A cold water standpipe and paper towels

14 / 50

What does the following sign mean?

Fragile roof

No running

Deep water

Safety boots must be worn

15 / 50

What should a worker do if they have been asked to build a mobile access tower but they haven't had any training?

Ask a workmate how to build the tower

Look for tutorials on the internet

Get on with the job and learn as they work

Tell their supervisor that they have no training

16 / 50

What is the best way to limit exposure to dust when using a power tool?

Stand downwind of any dust

Do the work quickly

Stop dust getting into the air

Use the tool during wet weather

17 / 50

Workers are on foot close to moving plant, which one of the following is true?

The workers should stay within the designated pedestrian routes

Hi-vis clothing will keep the workers safe if the plant is not reversing

The operator will see the workers, because they have mirrors and CCTV

The workers will be safe if they are in a group

18 / 50

Which one of the following situations would require a rescue plan?

Only when there are no fall-arrest systems in place

Whenever workers are working at ground level

Only when work-restraint lanyards fail

Whenever people are working at height

19 / 50

Noise levels may be a problem if you have to raise your voice to be heard by someone standing how far away?

2 m

3 m

5 m

4 m

20 / 50

What should you do if you are concerned about a colleague's mental health?

Speak to a doctor about it

Speak to them about it

Tell all the team about it

Nothing, it's not your problem

21 / 50

What is the main objective of carrying out an accident investigation?

To fine the cause and prevent recurrence

To place blame

To help track the cost of insurance claims

To identify the people involved

22 / 50

Why is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act important to you as a worker? Give two answers.

It states how to make legal claims after an accident

It states how employees should carry out a task

It puts legal duties on all employees

It puts legal duties on all employers

It tells employers who is working where on site

23 / 50

What is the primary use for a spill kit?

To clean-up chemicals

For general worker safety

To demonstrate clean-up procedures

For first-aid purposes

24 / 50

Why is it important to report near miss incidents on site?

To learn from them and stop them happening again

To find someone to blame so claims can be made

It is the law to report all near miss incidents

It is a requirement of the CDM Regulations

25 / 50

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

HSE

26 / 50

Which of the following do you not need to do to ensure that someone's mask works?

Check the user has passed a face-fit test while wearing the mask

Check the mask is the correct type needed

Check the mask is being worn correctly

Check the mask under water to make sure the seals are tight

27 / 50

What does a hot-work permit allow you to do?

Work in warm weather

Work below ground in a confined space

Carry out work that could start a fire

Carry out work that needs warm, protective clothing

28 / 50

What should employers check regularly if you are working with hazardous substances?

Your wages

Your family

Your mood

Your health

29 / 50

You witness a serious accident on site. What immediate action should you take? Give two answers

Lift the injured person and take them to the site office

Sit the injured person up and give them food and water

Check if it is safe to approach the injured person

Record the date and time in the incident book

Call out to other workers so they call for help

30 / 50

Exposure to which of the following is unlikely to result in lung disease?

Silica dust

Strong smells

Bird droppings

Asbestos

31 / 50

Which two things should workers be briefed about when starting work on site for the first time?

Public transport timetable

Emergency procedures

Welfare facilities

Overtime payment schedule

The name of the company owner

32 / 50

If you need to stack materials on a working platform, what is the best way to stop them falling over the toe-board?

Cover the stack with polythene

Have brick guards or netting fitted to the edge

Put a warning sign on the stack

Build the stack so that it leans away from the edge

33 / 50

Which requirement must be met before operating a power tool?

You must be trained and competent

You must only operate it when your supervisor is present

You must have a gold CSCS card

You must be over 18 years old

34 / 50

Which of these is the most accurate way to confirm the exact location of buried services?

Architect drawings

Cable plans

Trial holes

Survey drawings

35 / 50

Which one of the following groups needs to be aware of emergency procedures on site?

Visitors to the site only

The directors of the company

Everyone who is on site

Only the designated first aiders

36 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Fire hose reel located here

Do not use if there is a fire

Press here to sound the fire alarm

Turn key to open fire door

37 / 50

How is it possible to tell that a product is hazardous?

By the shape of the container or packaging

It will always be in a cardboard box

By warning symbols on the container or packaging

It will always be in a black container

38 / 50

Which one of the following is it good practice for lone workers to have access to for personal safety?

The correct tools

Energising music

A place to sit down

Telephone and alarm systems

39 / 50

If someone is injured at work, who should record it in the accident book?

Someone from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The injured person or someone acting for them

The first aider identified on site

The company contract manager

40 / 50

A worker is taking medication which could affect their health and safety in the workplace, and that of others. What should they do?

Tell their manager

Work harder on site

Go and see their doctor

Take regular breaks

41 / 50

What is the main hazard associated with the movement of plant and machinery around site?

Members of the public being poisoned by the exhaust fumes

Drivers getting motion sickness from the movement of the machine

Pedestrians walking too close to moving machinery and being crushed

Existing building collapse from vibrations of the moving machinery

42 / 50

Which two of these activities are likely to need a hot-work permit?

Replacing an empty liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder with a full one

Cutting steel with an angle grinder

Using the heaters in the drying room

Soldering pipework in a central heating system

Refuelling a diesel dump truck

43 / 50

Why is methane gas dangerous in confined spaces? Give two answers

You will not be able to see because of the dense fumes

It makes you dehydrated

You may not have enough oxygen to breathe

It can explode

It makes you hyperactive

44 / 50

Which of the following is not true when using podium steps?

Podium steps are safe and can't topple over

Podium steps should be inspected before use

Podium steps can easily topple if you overreach sideways

Podium step wheels must be locked before you get on

45 / 50

What should you do if the head on your hammer becomes loose?

Stop work and get the hammer repaired or replaced

Find another heavy tool to use instead of the hammer

Keep using it but be aware that the head could come off at any time

Tell the other people near you to keep out of the way

46 / 50

What is the organisation 'The Samaritans' ?

A charity offering construction training to young vulnerable people

A political party which supports looking after vulnerable people

A trade union organisation offering financial and legal support

A charity that provides emotional support for people who are struggling to cope

47 / 50

Which sign is categorised as a warning sign?

48 / 50

What is the best way to minimise dust on site?

Covering the whole site

Dampening using fine water sprays

Using powered tools only

Reducing use of the wheel-wash

49 / 50

Exposure to which of the following is most likely to result in dermatitis?

Heavy brick

Wet cement

Dry wood

Glass

50 / 50

What should be done with waste concrete and washout water?

Place it in a lined skip for recycling

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

Bury it in a disposable bin liner

Pour it down a drain with plenty of water

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