CSCS Operatives Mock Test 08

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CSCS Operatives Test 8

1 / 50

Which one of these tools is the most likely to cause hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Handsaw

Hammer and chisel

Battery-powered screwdriver

Hammer drill

2 / 50

Who should complete pre-use checks on ladders or other equipment used for working at height?

The worker using the equipment

The site manager

The employer

The supervisor

3 / 50

If a fire occurs, how should you interact with the designated fire warden?

Follow the instructions given by the fire warden

Ignore the fire warden and follow your colleagues

Follow the site manager as they will know their way around the site

Ignore the fire warden and the site manager

4 / 50

Which of the following is the correct order of signs with their categories?

B - C - D - A

A - C - B - D

A - C - D - B

B - C - A - D

5 / 50

When is it safe to cross a fragile roof?

At any time as long as you walk along the line of the bolts

When crawling boards with handrails are available to use

Only when you can see fragile roof signs

Only if you do not walk on any plastic panels

6 / 50

When a worker is fatigued, what could happen?

They are more likely to resign from their job

They will be more likely to have an accident at work

They are able to work with increased accuracy

They will be able to work faster and be more productive

7 / 50

In order to reduce the risk of accidents, which one of the following should be avoided when driving vehicle on site?

Implement a one-way system around the site

Drive-through loading and unloading areas

Reverse without the use of a vehicle marshaller

Use designated turning areas

8 / 50

For the use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE), why is face-fit testing important?

To check that the colour matches work uniforms

It ensures that the equipment will operate effectively

To eliminate all accidents in the workplace

It means the equipment will need less maintenance

9 / 50

What is the recommended maximum voltage for electrical equipment on construction sites?

230 volts

12 volts

110 volts

24 volts

10 / 50

Which emergency procedures should be explained in the site induction? Give three answers.

What to do if someone is injured on site

How to raise the alarm in case of an emergency

Where to go if the fire alarm is activated

Where to go to leave valuables in an emergency

How to avoid leaving site in case it's a false alarm

11 / 50

If there are blind spots while using plant but work needs to continue, what actions should be taken?

Work with a slinger

Use a vehicle marshal for this type of work

Request the plant be fitted with CCTV cameras

Use the existing mirrors on the plant

12 / 50

What should you do if you drop your safety helmet from a height onto a hard surface?

Make sure there are no cracks and then carry on wearing it

Stop work until you can get a new one

Repair any cracks and then carry on wearing it

Work without it until you can get a new one

13 / 50

What is the main reason for understanding the fire and emergency procedures on site?

To know what tools and equipment can be used during an emergency

To know where the fire exits and assembly point are in an emergency

To stop anyone leaving site in an emergency

To help you to get time off work in an emergency

14 / 50

A fragile roof needs to be repaired. Which of the following would be regarded as the safest method?

Workers work from underneath using ladders and ropes for anchoring

Workers work from underneath using a mobile elevating working platform (MEWP)

Workers working on the roof wearing safety boots and helmets

Workers access the roof by walking as close as possible to the underlying roof supports.

15 / 50

Which of the following statements about personal protective equipment is not true?

You must store it correctly when you are not using it

You must report any damage or loss to your supervisor

You must use it as instructed

You must pay for any damage or loss

16 / 50

What is a potential negative effect of working shift work?

Lower wages

Worker fatigue

Effective teamwork

Productivity increase

17 / 50

To ensure the public is not put at risk from falling materials for the duration of work, what may be necessary?

Making pedestrians use the road

Pavement closure or diversion

Giving the public hi-vis clothing

Giving the public hard hats

18 / 50

What does a COSHH assessment cover?

Hazardous substances and how to protect yourself when using them

Working safely in confined spaces

The assessment of noise levels and how to protect your hearing

Lifting heavy loads and how to protect yourself

19 / 50

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

A canteen serving food, drink and cold sandwich

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

A covered area with some comfortable chairs and running water

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

20 / 50

Which of the following is a way of ensuring that a slinger or signaller is trained and competent?

By trusting them when they say they are

By making a handshake agreement

By asking for evidence to be produced

By having them swear an affidavit

21 / 50

The quickest way to your work area is through a contractor's vehicle compound. Which way should you go?

Straight through the compound if no vehicles appear to be moving

Straight through the compound if no-one is looking

Around the compound every time

Around the compound if vehicles are moving

22 / 50

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

They could block the pores of the skin

They will remove several layers of skin

They could strip the protective oils from the skin

They could carry harmful bacteria that attack the skin

23 / 50

What are blue and white signs?

Prohibition signs - meaning you must not do something

Mandatory signs - meaning you must do something

Warning signs - alerting you to hazards or danger

Safe condition signs - giving you information

24 / 50

When must an accident be recorded?

Only when a person is injured and will be off work for three days or more

Only when an accident causes damage to plant or equipment

Only when an accident causes injury to a worker as a result of working activities

Only when a person breaks a major bone or is concussed

25 / 50

What colour is a 110 volt power cable and connector?

Black

Blue

Red

Yellow

26 / 50

What is the main reason for using lifting aids when undertaking a manual handling activity?

Training is not required to use them

Any load can be lifted when using them

They help reduce the risk of personal injury

They are expensive and should be used

27 / 50

What action should be taken if you witness a serious accident on site?

Telephone the local doctor for advice

Tell your supervisor that you saw what happened

Ask your workmates what they think you should do

Say nothing in case you get someone into trouble

28 / 50

You are less likely to suffer from hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) if you feel which one of the following?

Cold and wet

Warm and dry

Cold but dry

Wet but warm

29 / 50

You have been asked to do some work that will create dust. What should you do?

Start the work. No controls are needed as dust cannot cause serious harm or injury

Work for short periods at a time. Regular breaks will reduce the amount of dust you breathe in

You should not do the work because dust is highly dangerous

Use equipment to eliminate or reduce the dust and wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE)

30 / 50

What two things should you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles?

Cover the cable with a protective ramp

Put up a sign that says 'Ramp ahead'

Wrap the cable in yellow tape so that drivers can see it

Run the cable at head height

Cover the cable with scaffold boards

31 / 50

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

Overeating

Sight loss

Repetitive strain injury

Stress

32 / 50

Which of the following best describes an assembly point?

Where the employer issues personal protective equipment

The place where an incident could be started

A place to assemble in the event of emergency

The location that staff should avoid in an incident

33 / 50

You have witnessed a serious accident on your site and are to be interviewed by a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector. What should you do?

Ask other workers what you should tell the inspector

Co-operate and tell the inspector what exactly you saw

Ask your supervisor what you should tell the inspector

Not tell the inspector anything, and ask them to talk to your supervisor

34 / 50

If you have to move a load while you are sitting down, how much can you lift safely?

The usual amount

Less than the usual amount

Twice the usual amount

Three times the usual amount

35 / 50

At what intervals should fall-arrest equipment be inspected?

Every time, after use

Every time, before use

Monthly

Annually

36 / 50

How is occupational asthma commonly caused?

Inhaling construction dust

Working overtime

Excessive manual handling

Working alone

37 / 50

When should an excavation be battered back or stepped?

If there is a risk of the sides falling in, regardless of depth

If any buried services cross the excavation

If there is water in the bottom of the trench

If it is more than 5 m deep

38 / 50

A scaffold guard-rail must be removed to allow you to carry out a task. If you are not a scaffolder, can you remove the guard-rail?

No, only a scaffolder can remove the guard-rail but you can put it back

Yes, if you put it back as soon as you have finished

No, only a scaffolder can remove the guard-rail and put it back

Yes, if you put it back before you leave the site

39 / 50

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

40 / 50

What potential disease is this worker unprotected from?

Tetanus

Nasal cancer

Dermatitis

Skin cancer

41 / 50

In addition to putting controls in place when workers are working with hazardous substances, what else must employers do?

Keep the controls secret

Change the controls weekly

Change the controls every month

Monitor the controls

42 / 50

Fatigue may be a result of what?

Working long hours

A healthy diet

Good work/life balance

Good sleeping patterns

43 / 50

Which one of the following statements about asbestos is true?

Asbestos fibres are most likely to enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos in buildings must always be removed regardless of condition

Asbestos fibres are most likely to enter the body through the skin

Asbestos fibres only cause health problems for smokers

44 / 50

Which of the following is the correct order of signs with their categories?

A - C - B - D

A - C - D - B

B - C - D - A

B - C - A - D

45 / 50

Engine driven equipment is being used in a deep excavation. Which of the following should be in place?

Additional excavation covers

A vehicle marshal

Additional stop blocks

Gas monitoring alarms

46 / 50

In an area where there may be pedestrians, what is the most effective and safe approach if mobile plant needs to be reversed?

A reversing camera

A barrier around the plant

A vehicle marshaller

Reverse lights on the back of the plant

47 / 50

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

It could cause a drought

It can be used to feed plants and fish

It will only cause death to fish

It is harmful to the environment

48 / 50

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

Settees and chairs

Seating and tables

Televisions and tables

Seating and radio

49 / 50

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

So the client can check what is being thrown away

So the wastes can be used or recycled more easily

It is generally more cost effective to dispose of segregated waste

To make sure the labourer has enough work to do

The waste will take up less room in a skip

50 / 50

If someone is in contact with a live cable, what should you do first?

Dial 999 and ask for an ambulance

Pull them away from the cable

Isolate the power and call for help

Phone the electricity company

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