CSCS Health and Welfare Test

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HS&E TEST

Health and Welfare

1 / 89

Which one of the following is good advice for helping to cope with stress?

Keep it to yourself

Get enough rest

Drink more alcohol

Work longer hours

2 / 89

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

Drugs

Cigarettes

Consuming beer

Used Needles

Drinking from used cans

3 / 89

What other illness can be easily confused with the early signs of Weil's disease (leptospirosis)?

Influenza (flu)

Diabetes

Dermatitis

Hay fever

4 / 89

Being satisfied with your job can lead to what?

Feeling less happy at work

Feeling unpopular at work

Feeling less stressed at work

Feeling more stressed at work

5 / 89

A worker is suffering stress caused by their line manager. What should they do?

Find and follow the company procedures to address it

Complain to their manager

Get another job that will be less demanding

Try to work faster to keep the manager happy

6 / 89

With regard to drugs, which two of the following statements are true?

Prescription medication can make people drowsy and affect their judgement

Drinking alcohol makes workers' reaction times slower

It is sensible to take stimulants when a large amount of work needs quick completion

It is always safe to work when taking prescription medication

Only illegal drugs can affect a worker's safety and productivity on site

7 / 89

A worker creates offcuts on site. Who is responsible for clearing them away?

The site manager

The supervisor

The foreman

The worker

8 / 89

Reducing the risk of cuts and abrasions would require protection for what part of the body?

Hair

Skin

Blood

Bones

9 / 89

What is a potential negative effect of working shift work?

Lower wages

Effective teamwork

Productivity increase

Worker fatigue

10 / 89

Which of the following is true of clearing waste to maintain a tidy site?

Construction workers are not responsible for clearing waste

Clearing waste should be a continuous process

Clearing waste should be carried out at the end of a shift

Construction sites are dirty anyway and do not need clearing

11 / 89

Which of the following is the main cause of skin cancer?

Exposure to ultraviolet sun rays

Working in rainy conditions

Skin being irritated by overalls

Working indoors

12 / 89

Prolonged exposure to sunlight could cause what?

Burns

Abrasions

Dental issues

Hair loss

13 / 89

How can everyone on site help keep rats away?

Throw food scraps over the fence or hoarding

Put rat traps and poison around the site

Put all food and drink rubbish into bins provided

Ask the Local Authority to put down rat poison

14 / 89

Which of the following can have symptoms of lack of concentration, anger and problems with sleeping?

Sight loss

Overeating

Stress

Repetitive strain injury

15 / 89

When should an oil spill be cleaned up?

Never it will be absorbed into the ground

Immediately - it could cause someone to slip

At the end of the shift

When it has dried

16 / 89

If a sink on site is blocked and the water supply has failed, what should you do?

Get used to the situation

Find a plunger

Speak to a supervisor

Buy water from the vending machines

17 / 89

What condition can be caused by direct sunlight on bare skin?

Acne

Dermatitis

Rickets

Skin cancer

18 / 89

Which is the most important reason for keeping work areas clean and tidy?

It will help you get more work in future

So you look organised to your supervisor

To stop the spread of infection

You will be less likely to have an accident

19 / 89

What is one of the best ways to overcome negative workplace attitudes about mental health issues?

Tell workmates that you are an expert in mental health issues

Talk and listen about mental health openly, and without judgement

Avoid talking about it and the problem will resolve itself

Make sure no one with a mental health issue gets hired

20 / 89

What is one sign that employees are feeling stressed at work?

Increased productivity on site

Long-term staff retention rates

High staff turnover rates

Fewer accidents on site

21 / 89

When absorption granules from a spill kit have been used on oil, what action should be taken?

Leave them on the oil for a few days before clearing into the general waste

Clear them up and place them in a sealed waste bag ready for specialist disposal

Clear them up straight away and put them into a general waste skip

Use water to help clean up excess oil before specialist disposal

22 / 89

If a worker is feeling stressed, when is the best time for them to address the issue?

In about six months, if the issue is still causing them stress

Only after the stress level gets so bad it causes an accident

As soon as they realise they have symptoms of stress

When they have finished work and they are away from the workplace

23 / 89

How can physical stress of a job be reduced?

Repetitive actions when working

An increase in pay for the same job

Making equipment challenging to use

Job rotation and task variation

24 / 89

Lone workers are most at risk from what?

Sleeplessness

Paranoia

Humiliation

Violence

25 / 89

When is the risk of an accident occurring at work most likely to be increased?

When a worker likes the music on the radio

When a worker arrived late for work

When a worker is experienced

When a worker has used drugs before starting a shift

26 / 89

The effects of mental health issues at work can be managed by what?

Avoid personal discussions with our workmates

Hide any difficulties from colleagues and your supervisor

Talk about the issues with a supervisor or manage

Call in sick to work regularly

27 / 89

Why should you not use white spirit or other solvents to clean your hands?

They could block the pores of the skin

They could strip the protective oils from the skin

They could carry harmful bacteria that attack the skin

They will remove several layers of skin

28 / 89

Which statement about mental health is true?

It is never caused by stress

It is always caused by stress

It can have no obvious cause

It always has an obvious cause

29 / 89

What should you use to clean very dirty hands?

Paraffin

Thinners

Soap and water

White spirit

30 / 89

Which of the following can be an indicator of stress?

Feelings of confidence at work

Inability to deal with usual workload

Increased productivity

Feeling valued at work

31 / 89

Which one of the following must be provided on site?

Breakfast

Snacks

Free transport home

Drinking water

32 / 89

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

Scrubbing no gloves

Painting with gloves

Washing no gloves

Carrying with no gloves

Scraping with gloves

33 / 89

What action should shift workers take at work if they are taking time-dependent medication, such as insulin?

Not tell their colleagues each time they need to take their medication during their shift

Consult their doctor and inform their manager to help plan how to accommodate this

Only work shifts after they have taken their require medication

Ask colleagues to help them remember when to take their medication

34 / 89

What may be the result of a worker being fatigued?

An increase in productivity

A decrease in knowledge

An increase in errors made

A decrease in errors made

35 / 89

When someone feels they may have mental health issues, which of the following is a good thing to do?

Wait until your symptoms are worse before telling your manager

Never ask for assistance

Ask for help as early as possible

Wait until your appraisal to tell your manager you are worried about your mental health

36 / 89

What is the main issue with using barrier cream to protect your skin?

It costs too much to use every day

It is difficult to wash off

It can irritate your skin and give you dermatitis

It can be broken down by some substances

37 / 89

If your doctor says that you contracted Weil' s disease (leptospirosis) on site, why do you need to tell your employer?

Your employer will need to call pest control to remove rats on site

Your employer has to warn your colleagues not to go near you

The site on which you contracted it will have to be closed down

It must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

38 / 89

Who has a duty to protect an individual from stress at work.

The local authority

The employer

The union

The government

39 / 89

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

40 / 89

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

Rabbits

Cats

Rats

Squirrels

41 / 89

When a worker is fatigued, what could happen?

They are more likely to resign from their job

They will be able to work faster and be more productive

They are able to work with increased accuracy

They will be more likely to have an accident at work

42 / 89

Which one of the following is true of the symptoms of stress?

They are the same for everybody

They can be different for each individual

They always develop very quickly

They take a while to develop

43 / 89

Fatigue may be a result of what?

A healthy diet

Good sleeping patterns

Working long hours

Good work/life balance

44 / 89

Accidents and errors are most likely to occur in which type of situations?

On an empty stomach

Misuse of alcohol and drugs

Taking medication correctly

Drinking energy drinks

45 / 89

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

Take regular breaks

Work harder on site

Tell their manager

Go and see their doctor

46 / 89

To help protect outdoor workers from the risk of skin cancer from sun exposure, what should be worn?

A small amount of deodorant and vest tops

Low factor tanning oil and short sleeved shirts

High factor sunscreen and long sleeved clothing

Extra moisturiser on the face and short sleeved shirts

47 / 89

What can help to reduce fatigue?

Taking regular breaks at work

Eating larger meals during break times

Drinking alcohol after work

Going to the gym less

48 / 89

How should absence records containing specific medical information relating to an employee be treated?

The records can be shared with the workforce as long as they do not say anything

Confidentially, in accordance with data protection laws

As public information, in accordance freedom of information

Provided to the rest of the workforce to prevent others taking time off

49 / 89

How does tetanus (an infection that you can catch from contaminated land or water) get into your body?

Through the pores in your skin

Through an open cut in your skin

Through your nose when you breathe

Through your mouth when you eat or drink

50 / 89

MIND is a charity that does what?

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

Provides housing for retired construction workers

Controls and monitors health and safety in the work place

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

51 / 89

Which two of the following are the best ways to reduce the risk of slips and trips for pedestrians?

Audio messaging being played

Adequate lighting

Adequate heating

Good housekeeping

Warning sirens

52 / 89

If you suspect someone at work has been drinking alcohol, what should you do?

Ask them to stay away for an hour and then go back to work

Report the situation to your supervisor, as they may be unsafe to work

Get them to eat and drink something, wait 30 minutes and then go back to work

Get them to drink plenty of strong coffee before they go back to work

53 / 89

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

Washing protective gloves before each use

Wearing protective gloves while you are working

Using barrier cream for working activities

Putting barrier cream on your hands before eating

Washing your hands before eating

54 / 89

When referring to protection, what is a high UV rate cream designed to protect you from?

Sun burn

Dermatitis

Legionella

Abrasions

55 / 89

When should you apply barrier cream to your skin?

As part of first-aid treatment

Before you start work

When you can't find your gloves

When you finish work

56 / 89

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

Damage to hearing

Breathing in harmful dust

Cuts and abrasions to skin

Eye injuries

57 / 89

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

The correct tools

Energising music

Telephone and alarm systems

A place to sit down

58 / 89

Which one of the following is most likely to cause stress at work?

Job security and a permanent contract

A lack of job security but a permanent contract

Job satisfaction but fear of redundancy

A lack of job security and fear of redundancy

59 / 89

In what situation are you most likely to catch Weil's disease (leptospirosis)?

If you work near air-conditioning units

If you drink water from a standpipe

If you work fixing showers or baths

If you work near wet ground, waterways or sewers

60 / 89

Rest areas on site should be equipped with which of the following?

Televisions and tables

Seating and radio

Seating and tables

Settees and chairs

61 / 89

If a worker is feeling symptoms or showing signs of stress at work, what should they do?

Tell the rest of the team about their problems

Speak to someone they trust, like a friend or someone independent

Eat or drink more during the day

Arrive and start work at a later time

62 / 89

Which of the following are common mental health issues?

Paralysis and halitosis

Dermatitis, skin irritation

Hand arm vibration syndrome

Depression and anxiety

63 / 89

What should you do if there is nowhere on site to wash your hands?

Go to the local public toilets and use their washbasin

Speak to your supervisor or the site manager about the problem

Nothing as the site does not have to provide washing facilities

Wait until you get home, then wash them

64 / 89

The ground has become muddy on site. What could be done to prevent the ground becoming slippery?

Improve lighting

Improve signage

Treat the surface with gravel

Treat the surface with salt

65 / 89

What type of work is most likely to result in fatigue?

Quiet and interesting

Exciting and enjoyable

New and challenging

Repetitive and monotonous

66 / 89

How can mental well being be negatively affected?

Having considerate friends

Feeling valued at work

A happy home life

Stress at work

67 / 89

Which one of the following statements is true?

Mental health problems are common and can happen to anyone

Mental health problems are rare among construction workers

Learning difficulties and mental health problems are the same

People experiencing mental health problems tend to be violent or dangerous

68 / 89

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

A water container, bowl and paper towels

A cold water standpipe and paper towels

There is no need to provide washing facilities

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

69 / 89

Fatigue could affect work rates of a worker. What does this mean?

They will work at the same rate but will need monitoring

They will work more slowly, as they will feel tired

They will work consistently as there are no issues

They will be able to work faster as they will have lots of energy

70 / 89

When might people suffering with mental health issues need help at work?

When their site supervisor or manager says so

They will regularly need help to avoid them having a panic attack

As and when a situation arises in which help is needed

Up to once a week to take some of the strain off them

71 / 89

What sort of rest area should your employer provide on site?

Employers don't have to provide rest areas, as long as rest breaks are provided

A canteen serving food, drink and cold sandwich

A covered area with some comfortable chairs and running water

A covered area, chairs, and a way to boil water and heat food

72 / 89

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

Repetitive strain injury and back pain

Mental health issues or stress

Hand arm vibration syndrome

Skin problems such as dermatitis

73 / 89

When an employee returns to work after an absence due to illness, what should they speak about with their employer?

Any treatment costs they have to pay to help them get back to work

The details of the illness to make sure no one else can catch it

The effects of medication they are taking which could affect safety at work

The number of times they have visited their doctor before returning to work

74 / 89

Which disease is most likely to be caught through cuts, grazes or puncture wounds?

Legionella

Cancer

Dermatitis

Tetanus

75 / 89

Who should drive company vehicles?

Any junior apprentice workers

Any construction site manager or supervisor

Anyone with a learner driver permit

Any employee who is competent and authorised

76 / 89

What is the most important reason for keeping your work area clean and tidy?

To help prevent slips, trips and falls

So that waste skips can be emptied more often

It saves time cleaning up at the end of the week

To recycle waste and help the environment

77 / 89

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

Tell all the team about it

Speak to a doctor about it

Speak to them about it

Nothing, it's not your problem

78 / 89

What would be a good way of reducing fatigue in the workforce?

Early start times and a late finish

Rotating shift patterns

Regular start and finish times

Random start and finish times

79 / 89

Stress usually affects which type of person?

Anyone

Older people

Those with poor budgeting skills

Only managers

80 / 89

If your doctor has given you some medication, which of these questions is the most important to ask?

Will it cause me to oversleep and be late for work

Will I fail a drugs test if my employer asks for one

Will it make me work more slowly and earn less money?

Will it make me unsafe to work or operate machinery?

81 / 89

Workers are likely to suffer the highest levels of fatigue due to what?

Appropriately designed shift work schedules and short working hours

Appropriately designed shift work schedules and reduced production targets

Poorly designed shift work schedules and long working hours

Poorly designed shift work schedules and reduce production targets

82 / 89

A work task results in cables from power tools running across a walkway. What action should be taken?

Think about cancelling the job because it is too dangerous

Consider using cordless tools, or running the cables at high level

Put up signs that the fire escape is out of order temporarily

While working, look out for anyone approaching to warn them

83 / 89

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

84 / 89

A worker with a full UK driving licence has been asked to move a machine they have never been trained on. What should the worker do?

They can move the machine as they have a full UK driver's licence

Move the machine as long as there is a vehicle marshaller

Move the machine as long as there is no one else near it

Explain that they are not trained and competent to move it

85 / 89

If a worker confides in a colleague that they have suffered from a mental health issue, what should the colleague do?

Do their work for them because they might not be able to cope

Treat them as they would any other work colleague

Let other colleagues know, so they can avoid working with them

Inform the site supervisor and first aider

86 / 89

Which of the following is a definition of work-related stress?

The abnormal reaction to additional responsibilities being given at work

The positive reaction people have to working excessive hours for extra overtime

The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or demands placed on them

The positive reaction people have to being given additional workload

87 / 89

What is the best way for a worker to avoid becoming stressed because of an overload of work?

Put up with the extra work but make sure overtime is paid

Only do what is manageable because someone else will pick up the extra

Speak openly and regularly with their manager or employer about workloads

Make sure they take medication before going to work

88 / 89

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

89 / 89

What can cause occupational dermatitis?

Working in the sun without sun cream

Contact with some strong chemicals or substances

Contact with another person who has dermatitis

Using tools that vibrate

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Why is Health and Welfare Important in Construction?

Construction work can be physically and mentally demanding, making health and welfare a critical aspect of workplace safety. Workers must be aware of risks related to hygiene, fatigue, mental health, and general well-being to maintain a safe and productive work environment. The CSCS Health and Welfare Test ensures that workers understand how to protect themselves and their colleagues.

What Will You Learn in This Test?

This test assesses your knowledge of health and welfare regulations, workplace hygiene, and well-being practices. By taking this test, you will learn:

The importance of maintaining good personal hygiene on-site
The impact of fatigue, stress, and mental health on safety
Proper use of welfare facilities, such as toilets and rest areas
How to prevent dehydration and maintain a healthy diet at work
Employer and employee responsibilities under health and safety laws

Key Topics Covered:

Workplace Hygiene – Importance of clean facilities, washing hands, and preventing illness.
Physical Well-being – Managing fatigue, proper hydration, and preventing heat stress.
Mental Health Awareness – Recognizing stress, anxiety, and mental health support options.
Welfare Facilities – Access to clean drinking water, rest areas, and sanitary facilities.
Legal Responsibilities – Compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and workplace welfare regulations.