Skill Tests
HS&E TEST
CSCS Operatives Test 3
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Which of the following is bad practice when organising site transport?
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Which of the following statements about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather is true?
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When must an entry be made in the accident book?
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What is a toolbox talk?
A toolbox talk is a short, informal safety meeting or briefing that focuses on a specific safety topic relevant to the work being carried out on a construction site or other work environments. It typically involves a discussion led by a supervisor or safety professional with a group of workers, addressing topics such as:
- Safety hazards specific to the current work task. - Proper use of equipment and tools. - Emergency procedures and preparedness. - Safe work practices and techniques. - Company policies and procedures. - Lessons learned from recent incidents or near-misses.
Toolbox talks are meant to raise awareness about potential hazards, reinforce safety practices, and provide an opportunity for workers to ask questions or raise concerns. They are a key part of maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring workers are aware of and prepared to deal with potential risks. These talks can occur daily, weekly, or as needed, depending on the nature of the work and the company's safety policies.
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If a worker is feeling stressed, when is the best time for them to address the issue?
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When should an oil spill be cleaned up?
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What should you do if you have to work in a confined space but there is no rescue plan?
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What is the main hazard when working in an excavation?
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If your doctor says that you contracted Weil' s disease (leptospirosis) on site, why do you need to tell your employer?
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Where are you likely to be exposed to the highest quantities of dust when drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding?
11 / 50
How would you expect to find out the location of the emergency assembly point?
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What are two recommended ways to protect your hearing?
In the context of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations and guidance, ear defenders (also known as earmuffs) are a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) designed to protect the user's hearing by reducing the level of noise reaching the ears. They are commonly used in workplaces where exposure to high levels of noise can pose a risk of hearing damage.
Ear defenders consist of two cups that fit over the ears and are connected by a headband or other securing mechanism. The cups contain sound-absorbing material that helps to block out loud noises.
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Which image shows the worker correctly following these site safety signs?
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Why should engines be turned off before leaving a site vehicle? Select two answers.
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If you are working on a flat roof, what is the best way to stop yourself from falling over the edge?
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What is it likely to mean if the soil gives off a strange smell when digging?
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What does this sign mean?
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A personal fall-arrest system is designed to protect whom?
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Do simple hand tools like trowels, screwdrivers, saws and hammers need to be inspected?
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If you find an injured person and you are on your own, what should you do first?
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How do residual current devices (RCDs) work?
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Reducing the risk of cuts and abrasions would require protection for what part of the body?
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Which two factors determine the appropriate type of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to be used for a job?
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Which one of the following statements about respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is true?
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Which of the following is most likely to cause air pollution?
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Which two of the following statements are true about working on a roof?
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Residual current devices (RCDs) should have a mechanical (trip) test at which intervals?
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What are yellow and black signs?
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The seal of your respiratory protective equipment (RPE) can be broken by which two things?
31 / 50
Blue band fire extinguishers have which of the following content?
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Which of the following tasks could place a worker at the greatest risk of lead poisoning, if control measures were not put in place?
33 / 50
To help protect outdoor workers from the risk of skin cancer from sun exposure, what should be worn?
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Which two of the following are the main reasons for reporting accidents, incidents and near misses?
35 / 50
When assembling a mobile access tower, near overhead electric cables, which one of the following statements is true?
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How is working at height defined?
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What is the main, immediate hazard from kneeling directly on wet cement?
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What should you do if you see a dumper being driven too fast?
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Which of the following is the main cause of hand-arm vibration?
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If you need to move a load that is heavier on one side than the other, how should you pick it up?
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Which of these statements is true about using a ladder to access a scaffold platform?
42 / 50
When a historic building has been protected by law, what is it known as?
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If you think you have found some asbestos, what is the first thing you should do?
44 / 50
Where are you most likely to come across asbestos?
45 / 50
A first aider is required to have which one of the following?
46 / 50
Where risk of overturning is significant, what should vehicles be fitted with?
47 / 50
What must all workers do under the regulations for manual handling?
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Where should accidents that cause any injury be recorded?
49 / 50
Employers must provide workers with instructions that meet which requirement?
50 / 50
Preserving old buildings is important for contributing to an area's what?
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