CSCS Operatives Mock Test 08

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CSCS Operatives Test 8

1 / 50

What are the two conditions for being able to operate plant on site?

You must be trained and competent

You must be over 21 years old

You must be authorised

You must hold a British passport

You must hold a full, UK driving licence

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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

Around the compound every time

Around the compound if vehicles are moving

Straight through the compound if no-one is looking

3 / 50

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

Warm and dry

Wet but warm

Cold and wet

Cold but dry

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

Use a vehicle marshal for this type of work

Work with a slinger

Request the plant be fitted with CCTV cameras

Use the existing mirrors on the plant

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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?

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

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

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

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

6 / 50

Which of the following best describes an assembly point?

A place to assemble in the event of emergency

Where the employer issues personal protective equipment

The place where an incident could be started

The location that staff should avoid in an incident

7 / 50

Why is it bad practice to store heavy materials underneath a tree?

Mould could grow on the stored materials

Compaction of the soil could damage the tree roots

Materials are not protected from the tree sap

The tree branches could get damaged

8 / 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

Phone the electricity company

Isolate the power and call for help

9 / 50

At what intervals should fall-arrest equipment be inspected?

Monthly

Annually

Every time, before use

Every time, after use

10 / 50

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

11 / 50

Pigeon droppings and nests are found in an area where you are required to work. What should you do?

Stop work, do not touch anything, and seek advice

Carry on with your work carefully, so you don't disturb them

Try to catch the pigeons so you can move them out of the way

Wait for the pigeons to fly away before carrying on with your work

12 / 50

If you have to use a vibrating tool, what would you expect your supervisor to do?

Measure the level of vibration every time you use the tool

Explain safe methods of use, and give advice on exposure times

Ask you to make up your own safe system of work for use of the tool

Watch you using the tool to assess the level of vibration

13 / 50

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

24 volts

110 volts

230 volts

12 volts

14 / 50

A particle filter is suitable for use in which one of the following situations?

When dust and fibres are in the air

An oxygen-deficient atmosphere

Presence of gases

Presence of vapours

15 / 50

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

You must pay for any damage or loss

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

16 / 50

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

Twice the usual amount

The usual amount

Three times the usual amount

Less than the usual amount

17 / 50

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

To make sure the labourer has enough work to do

It is generally more cost effective to dispose of segregated waste

So the client can check what is being thrown away

So the wastes can be used or recycled more easily

The waste will take up less room in a skip

18 / 50

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

Ask your workmates what they think you should do

Telephone the local doctor for advice

Tell your supervisor that you saw what happened

Say nothing in case you get someone into trouble

19 / 50

General site rules would not normally include information about which one of the following?

Near miss and accident reporting

Name and addresses of workers

Site induction procedures

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

20 / 50

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

21 / 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 your supervisor what you should tell the inspector

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

Co-operate and tell the inspector what exactly you saw

Ask other workers what you should tell the inspector

22 / 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

23 / 50

What is the main reason for having a person positioned immediately outside a confined space while work is taking place inside it?

To start the rescue plan if there is an emergency

To carry out a risk assessment for the work

To supervise the work inside the confined space

To check compliance with the method statement

24 / 50

Which one of the following statements about asbestos is true?

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

Asbestos fibres only cause health problems for smokers

Asbestos fibres are most likely to enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos in buildings must always be removed regardless of condition

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

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

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

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

You should not do the work because dust is highly dangerous

26 / 50

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

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

A canteen serving food, drink and cold sandwich

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

27 / 50

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

They are expensive and should be used

Training is not required to use them

Any load can be lifted when using them

They help reduce the risk of personal injury

28 / 50

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

Repetitive strain injury

Sight loss

Overeating

Stress

29 / 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

30 / 50

Which one of the statements about storing materials on a working platform is correct?

Materials can be stored anywhere, even if they pose a trip hazard or block the walkway

Materials do not need to be secured if they are going to be there for less than an hour

Materials can be stored unsecured but they must be above guard-rail height

Materials must be stored so they can't fall and the platform must be able to take their weight

31 / 50

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

Do not use it as the substance is poisonous

Find out what protection you need as the substance is harmful!

Use it sparingly as the substance is very expensive

Wear gloves and an apron as the substance can burn your skin

32 / 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

Cover the cable with scaffold boards

Run the cable at head height

Put up a sign that says 'Ramp ahead'

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

33 / 50

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

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.

Workers work from underneath using ladders and ropes for anchoring

34 / 50

If a power tool being used on site needs refuelling several times a day, where should the fuel be stored?

In a site vehicle

Close to the tool

In the designated fuel store

Outside the perimeter of the site

35 / 50

Which of the following would help to protect the environment?

Arriving on time for work every day

Saving water and energy wherever possible

Keeping accurate time sheets

Keeping to the health and safety rules

36 / 50

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

Hammer drill

Handsaw

Battery-powered screwdriver

Hammer and chisel

37 / 50

What are the two main functions of the guards on cutting and grinding machines?

To stop you coming into contact with the blade or wheel

To balance the machine

To stop fragments flying into the air

To stop materials getting onto the blade or wheel

To give you a firm handhold

38 / 50

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

It can be used to feed plants and fish

It could cause a drought

It is harmful to the environment

It will only cause death to fish

39 / 50

What is a potential negative effect of working shift work?

Effective teamwork

Worker fatigue

Productivity increase

Lower wages

40 / 50

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

To help you to get time off work in an emergency

To stop anyone leaving site in an emergency

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

41 / 50

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

Seating and radio

Televisions and tables

Seating and tables

Settees and chairs

42 / 50

Who should know how to carry out pre-use checks on fall-arrest equipment?

The site managers

All workers on site

All workers who use it

The apprentice workers

43 / 50

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

Stop work until you can get a new one

Work without it until you can get a new one

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

Repair any cracks and then carry on wearing it

44 / 50

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

Change the controls every month

Change the controls weekly

Keep the controls secret

Monitor the controls

45 / 50

What potential disease is this worker unprotected from?

Dermatitis

Nasal cancer

Tetanus

Skin cancer

46 / 50

When a worker is fatigued, what could happen?

They will be more likely to have an accident at work

They are able to work with increased accuracy

They are more likely to resign from their job

They will be able to work faster and be more productive

47 / 50

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

What to do if someone is injured on site

Where to go to leave valuables in an emergency

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

How to raise the alarm in case of an emergency

Where to go if the fire alarm is activated

48 / 50

Identify the true statement about asbestos.

Asbestos is always found in buildings built before 1995

Asbestos is hazardous when fibres are disturbed and released into the air

Asbestos is only found in loft spaces and textured coatings

Asbestos fibres are always blue in colour

49 / 50

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

By having them swear an affidavit

By making a handshake agreement

By asking for evidence to be produced

By trusting them when they say they are

50 / 50

When should an excavation be battered back or stepped?

If any buried services cross the excavation

If it is more than 5 m deep

If there is water in the bottom of the trench

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

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