CSCS Operatives Mock Test 10

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HS&E TEST

CSCS Operatives Test 10

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

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To reduce the risk of overturning, how should vehicles be loaded?

Ensure the content of the load weighs less than one tonne

Make sure the vehicle is loaded to the maximum allowance

Make sure the load is tied securely to the vehicle

Ensure the load is evenly distributed in the body of the vehicle

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What are two ways of reducing the risk of transferring hazardous substances from your hands to your mouth?

Putting barrier cream on your hands before eating

Washing your hands before eating

Washing protective gloves before each use

Using barrier cream for working activities

Wearing protective gloves while you are working

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What is the purpose of a one-way system at a loading or unloading area?

To allow faster speed limits

To eliminate the need to reverse

To reduce the speed limits

To increase the need to reverse

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What is the primary purpose of fire extinguishers?

To make sure the premises pass a safety inspection

To add decoration to the walls of the construction site

To tackle small fires to prevent them becoming larger

To be available and ready for when the fire service arrive

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What are two of the main reasons why the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is important to construction employers?

It puts legal duties on all employers

It tells employers who is working on site

It lets workers know how to carry out a task

It puts legal duties on all employees

It states how to make legal claims after an accident

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What should be done in the event of an emergency on site?

Collect your personal items and leave the site

Phone the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for advice

Leave the site by the nearest exit and return home

Follow the site emergency procedure

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What is the best course of action to take if a buried cable is hit and damaged when digging?

Move the cable out of the way and carry on digging

Dig around the cable or dig somewhere else

Do not touch the cable, stop work and report it

Wait 10 seconds and then move the cable out of the way

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Loss of appetite, fatigue and tearfulness are common symptoms of what?

Mental health issues or stress

Repetitive strain injury and back pain

Hand arm vibration syndrome

Skin problems such as dermatitis

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What should you do if you see this label on a container or packaging?

Do not use the substance as it is poisonous

Use the substance very carefully to avoid spills or splashing it on yourself

Find out what protection is needed as the substance is toxic

Make sure the substance is stored out of the reach of children

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Identify one of the most common causes of death and injury on a construction site.

Sunburn from being outside

Being struck by mobile plant

Getting asthma from fumes

Getting electrocuted by power tools

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What should you do if you notice your harness or attachment is damaged?

Stop and tell your supervisor straight away

Use a colleague's harness instead

Use it and tell your supervisor at the end of the day

Stop and tell your supervisor but carry on using it until it is replaced

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Which part of the body is most likely to be injured when lifting heavy loads?

A - Chest and Shoulders

B - Knees

C - Back

D - Feet

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You have been asked to dig to expose power cables. You have been given a cable avoidance tool (CAT) to detect them but you haven't been shown how to use it. What should you do?

Tell your supervisor that you haven't been trained

Dig the hole without using the cable avoidance tool

Ask a colleague to show you how to use it

Read the manual before you start work

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What should be done before adjusting an electric hand tool?

Put tape over the power switch before adjusting

You should never adjust an electric hand tool yourself

Switch it off and remove the plug from the socket

Switch it off but leave the plug in the socket

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Which one of the following should a worker do if a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) does not allow safe access to the place of work?

Inform a supervisor that a larger MEWP is needed

Put pallets on the working platform

Use a step ladder on the platform

Stand on the guard rails

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Select the two of the following in which the worker is correctly protecting themselves from possible cuts or abrasions.

Painting with gloves

Washing no gloves

Carrying with no gloves

Scraping with gloves

Scrubbing no gloves

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What must you do when using water to keep dust down when cutting?

Get someone to stand next to you and pour water from a bottle

Make sure that the water flow is correctly adjusted

Pour water onto the surface before you start cutting

Ensure that there is as much water as possible

19 / 50

Identify the true statement about asbestos

If safety goggles are worn, asbestos is harmless

Asbestos is made up of hazardous microscopic fibres

Asbestos is best disposed of by burning it

Buildings containing asbestos must always be demolished

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Who is the best person to control the movement of vehicles on site?

The company director

A vehicle marshaller

The first aider

The site manager

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What are two of the main responsibilities when working at height?

Always wear a fall-arrest harness

Climb up on the outside of the scaffolding

Ensure you are sufficiently trained

Attend a safety briefing every now and again

Make use of access equipment

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If a power tool has a portable appliance testing (PAT) label on it, what information should be included on the label?

When the tool was last tested

When the tool was made

The tool's earth-loop impedance

Who tested the tool before it left the factory

23 / 50

Which of the following is your legal duty as a worker?

To write risk assessments for site tasks

To report anything thought to be dangerous

To write method statements for site tasks

To continue to work until all tasks are completed

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Apart from dust, vibration, noise and flying fragments, identify another significant hazard in this image.

Electrical wire can stuck in feet, which may lead to an accident

No emergency procedures defined

There is no supervisor

Safety shoes not okay

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Which one of the following ways is lead most likely to enter the body?

Via the eyes (absorption)

Via the mouth (ingestion)

Via the skin pores

Via injection

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If the toilets on your site are dirty or do not flush, what should you do?

See if you can use public toilets nearby

Try not to use the toilets while you are at work

Try to fix the faulty toilet yourself

Tell the person in charge of the site about the problem

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What does this sign mean?

Fire alarm call point

Hot surface - do not touch

Emergency light switch

Wear flameproof hand protection

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

No, your employer must pay for it

Yes, you must pay for all of it

No, you only have to pay half the cost

Only if you need to replace lost or damaged PPE

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Which one of the following statements is true when referring to the wheels on mobile access towers?

The wheels should be locked when the tower is being moved

The wheels should be locked at all times

The wheels should be locked when the tower is in use

The wheels should only be locked at the end of the day

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What equipment should be used when digging near to underground electrical services?

An insulated spade

A pick and fork

An excavator

A jack hammer

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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

Pour it slowly onto the ground and let it soak away

Pour it down a drain or sink in the welfare facilities

Ask your supervisor what the disposal process is for contaminated liquid

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How should a container, or any residue, be disposed of if it has this sign on the label or packaging?

Leave it somewhere for other people to deal with

Follow specific instructions on the label and in the work instructions

If it is a liquid and less than one litre you can pour it down a drain

Put it in any type of skip or bin

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MIND is a charity that does what?

Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem

Represents people who are very intelligent and want to improve their IQ

Controls and monitors health and safety in the work place

Provides housing for retired construction workers

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Does your employer have to provide a first-aid kit?

Only if more than 25 people work on site

Yes, every site must have one

Only if more than 50 people work on site

No, there is no legal duty to provide one

35 / 50

A worker needs to use a flammable liquid. How much should be taken from the store?

Enough to last a month, but inform the site manager

Enough to last a week to save time going to the store

Enough to carry out the immediate activity

No more than the manual handling rules allow

36 / 50

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

It can save energy

It conserves raw materials

It is a waste of resources

It is hazardous

It is inefficient

37 / 50

Identify which of the following signs is associated with a substance being toxic if swallowed or inhaled?

38 / 50

When an accident / near miss occurs, who should be involved in the investigation?

The owner of the company

Company directors

All relevant staff

Company investors

39 / 50

What should a worker do if they feel the task they are doing is no longer safe because of weather conditions?

Work until the end of the day, then tell the supervisor

Stop working immediately and inform the supervisor

Carry on working if others are doing so

Carry on working, because they are following the method statement

40 / 50

Which two extinguishers should not be used on electrical fires?

Foam (Cream colour band)

Carbon dioxide (Black colour band)

Water (Red colour band)

Dry powder (blue colour band)

41 / 50

Which one of the following is the most serious consequence of regularly breathing in construction dust?

Life-shortening illness

Collapsed lung

Having to take time off work

Getting asthma

42 / 50

A worker spills a large quantity of petrol when refuelling a dumper. What should they do?

Contain - Stop - Notify

Stop - Notify - Contain

Notify - Contain - Stop

Stop - Contain - Notify

43 / 50

What best describes how workers should treat dust?

Assume dust is not safe wherever they are working

Assume dust is safe unless told otherwise

Assume dust is safe if they are working outdoors

Assume dust is safe if they don't feel any ill effects

44 / 50

Which of the following is not an immediate health effect of being exposed to paints and resins which have high levels of solvents?

Headaches and sickness

Dermatitis or skin problems

Drowsiness or poor co-ordination

Muscular and skeletal disorders

45 / 50

How should contaminated respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be considered when being disposed of?

As normal waste products

As compostable wastes

As hazardous waste

As recyclable materials

46 / 50

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

Untreated timber off-cuts

Broken bricks

Oil-based paint

Fluorescent light tubes

47 / 50

What is the most likely source of hepatitis in this image?

Used Needles

Drugs

Consuming beer

Cigarettes

Drinking from used cans

48 / 50

Which two potential health issues are more likely when using a hammer drill for long periods of time?

Vibration white finger

Hepatitis

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Head injuries

Speech impairment

In health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) contexts, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that arises from repetitive strain or compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. This compression can result in symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand and fingers.

In HS&E discussions, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is often considered within the realm of occupational health and safety, particularly in workplaces where employees engage in repetitive tasks, such as typing on keyboards, assembly line work, or using vibrating tools. Employers have a responsibility to identify and mitigate risks associated with CTS through ergonomic assessments, workplace design modifications, providing proper training on ergonomic techniques, and ensuring appropriate breaks to reduce the risk of repetitive strain injuries like CTS among their employees.

Vibration White Finger (VWF), also known as Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), is another occupational health condition that can occur in workplaces where employees are exposed to continuous vibration from tools or machinery.

VWF/HAVS is characterized by the following symptoms in the affected hand or hands:

1. **Whitening of the fingers**: This occurs due to reduced blood flow to the fingers when exposed to vibration. The fingers may turn white or blanch.

2. **Numbness or tingling**: Individuals may experience sensations of numbness, tingling, or loss of feeling in the fingers or hands.

3. **Loss of dexterity**: Reduced grip strength and manual dexterity are common symptoms, which can interfere with the ability to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills.

4. **Pain or discomfort**: Some individuals may experience pain or discomfort in the affected fingers, hands, or arms.

VWF/HAVS is primarily associated with the prolonged use of vibrating hand-held tools or machinery, such as jackhammers, chainsaws, pneumatic drills, and power sanders. Similar to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, employers have a duty to assess and manage the risks associated with VWF/HAVS in the workplace. Measures to prevent VWF/HAVS include providing anti-vibration tools, training employees on proper tool usage and ergonomics, implementing regular breaks, and conducting health surveillance to monitor and address early signs of the condition.

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What does this sign mean?

Industrial vehicles operating

Storage area

Plant operators wanted

Manual handling is not allowed

50 / 50

To prevent over-turning, when should rear tipping lorries not be used for tipping operations?

On uneven or sloping ground

When a competent signaller is supervising

When on firm, level ground

During redistribution of the load

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