CSCS Operatives Mock Test 09

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HS&E TEST

CSCS Operatives Test 9

1 / 50

What is the purpose of personal fall-arrest equipment?

To increase harm caused by falls

To protect more than one person if they fall

To prevent workers from falling

To minimise the consequences if a fall occurs

2 / 50

What are three early signs of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Blisters on the fingers

Rash on the fingers

Fingertips turn white

Temporary loss of feeling in the fingers

Tingling or a pins and needles sensation in the fingers

3 / 50

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

A lack of job security but a permanent contract

A lack of job security and fear of redundancy

Job satisfaction but fear of redundancy

Job security and a permanent contract

4 / 50

Which two of the following are common causes of water pollution on site?

Walkways freezing in winter near drainage systems

Exhaust gases from mobile plant getting into drainage systems

Smoking and e-smoking near drainage systems

Rain water washing material out of skips into surface water drains

Fuels being stored incorrectly and too close to drains

5 / 50

What is a good way of reducing energy use when running heating or cooling systems needed for site accommodation?

Not using any heating or cooling systems

Keeping windows and doors closed

Running equipment on maximum effort

Opening all doors and windows

6 / 50

Which three statements are reasons why saving energy is important?

It helps to save natural resources used to generate energy

It helps to reduce the impact of climate change caused by burning fossil fuels

It helps to reduce fuel and energy bills on site

It helps energy companies to charge more for their services

It helps to increase energy use on other sites

7 / 50

According to the Work at Height Regulations, when can ladders be used for work?

If it is high risk work for long periods of time

When other people do not need to use it for access

A ladder must never be used on site

If it is low risk work for a short period of time

8 / 50

What is the outcome of wearing a back support belt when lifting?

You can safely lift more than usual

You will crush your backbone and damage it

You could face the same risk of injury

You can lift any load without being injured

9 / 50

Which two of the following statements about power tools are true?

Power tools should always be left plugged in when you check or adjust them

You should always unplug the tool when you are not using it

You should always carry the tool by its cord

You must be trained and competent to use any power tool

A power tool should be unplugged by pulling its cord

10 / 50

Mobile access towers should be erected, altered or dismantled by whom?

Anyone who thinks they can do it

Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised

Anyone who has excess time in their day

Anyone who has worked for the company longer than two years

11 / 50

What is needed before supervising any lift using a crane?

Written instructions from the crane hire company

Full training and being assessed as competent

A mobile phone to talk to the crane driver

Nothing. The crane driver will tell you what to do

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Why is it important to be clean shaven when using a half-mask respirator?

Facial hair can affect the seal around your face

You may suffer an allergic reaction to the mask

You will be able to use the same mask for longer

Facial hair can block the filter more quickly

13 / 50

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

Speak to a supervisor

Get used to the situation

Buy water from the vending machines

Find a plunger

14 / 50

What risk does this worker face by using this tool on a regular basis?

Back injury caused by using heavy equipment

Weil's disease caused by the dust

Dermatitis from repetitive use

Hand-arm vibration from prolonged use

15 / 50

Which of the following two statements about moving mobile access towers are correct?

The tower should only be moved over soft or uneven ground

The tower should only be moved outside of working hours

The tower can be moved short distances while tools and equipment are on it

The tower must not be moved while people are on it

The tower must not be moved while tools and equipment are on it

16 / 50

What does this sign mean?

Smoking is allowed

No naked flames

No smoking

Danger - flammable materials present

17 / 50

The seal between an item of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and a worker's face is most likely to be affected by which two of the following?

Sunlight

The wearer's age

Beard growth

Dust levels

Wearing safety goggles

18 / 50

You need to lift a load that is not heavy, but it is so big that you cannot see in front of you. What should you do?

Ask someone to help carry the load so that you can both see ahead

Get someone to walk next to you and give directions

Get someone to walk in front of you and tell others to get out of the way

Move the load on your own. It is so large that anyone in your way is sure to see it

19 / 50

Which sign means that a substance is toxic if swallowed or inhaled?

20 / 50

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

Back injury, from poor posture

Goggles misting up, limiting vision

Not being able to hear colleagues

Breathing in harmful dust

21 / 50

Who should drive company vehicles?

Any construction site manager or supervisor

Any junior apprentice workers

Anyone with a learner driver permit

Any employee who is competent and authorised

22 / 50

Mobile access towers should be erected by:

Anyone who will be using the equipment

Someone who is trained and competent

An apprentice, as it is good practice for them

Anyone who has the tools

23 / 50

Which two of the following would be found in a safe system of work?

Sequence of work

Security clearance

Criminal records check

National insurance numbers

Outline of the hazards

24 / 50

Loading and storage areas should be located where?

Close to the welfare facilities

Outside the site boundary area

Away from pedestrian-only areas and main pedestrian routes

Away from the main construction worksite

25 / 50

How should a safety helmet be worn to get maximum protection from it?

Pulled forward

Square on your head

Back to front

Pushed back on your head

26 / 50

What is the correct way to clean up oil that has leaked from machinery onto the ground?

Put the oily soil into a separate container for collection as hazardous waste

Wash the oil away with water and detergent

Mix the soil up with other soil so that the oil cannot be seen

Put the oily soil into the general waste skip

27 / 50

Which sign is warning you about slippery a surface?

28 / 50

When creating a risk assessment, the severity of harm is multiplied by what?

The number of workers on site

The likelihood of harm occuring

The area of the construction site

The cost of injury or harm

29 / 50

If you discover a fire, what is the first thing that you should do?

Finish what you are doing

Try to put out the fire

Put your tools away

Raise the alarm

30 / 50

Someone is knocked unconscious and you are not trained in first aid. What should you do first?

Turn them over so that they are lying on their back

Send for medical help

Give them mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Slap their face to wake them up

31 / 50

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

Explain that they are not trained and competent to move it

Move the machine as long as there is a vehicle marshaller

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

32 / 50

Which of the following is one of the leading causes of injury on a construction site?

Workers getting sunburned

Workers being struck by falling objects

Workers inhaling toxic fumes

Workers using battery-powered tools

33 / 50

How can everyone on site help keep rats away?

Ask the Local Authority to put down rat poison

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

34 / 50

What action should be taken if you notice a cylinder of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) is leaking?

Pour water on the cylinder to keep it cool

Turn the supply off immediately, if it is safe to do so

Don't report it to anyone except the site manager

Deliberately drain the cylinder

35 / 50

How often is it good practice to carry out repeat face-fit tests for respiratory protective equipment (RPE)?

On an ad-hoc basis

When starting work on a different site

On a regular basis

When starting a new shift pattern

36 / 50

What does this sign mean?

No mobile phones

Wi-Fi enabled area

Mobile phone charging point

Mobile phones are allowed

37 / 50

What should you do if the safety rules given in your site induction seem out of date as work progresses?

Speak to your supervisor about your concerns

Speak to your workmates to see if they have any new rules

Nothing, as safety is the site manager's responsibility

Make up your own safety rules to suit the changing conditions

38 / 50

What should you do if the electrical equipment you are using cuts out?

Switch the power off and on a few times

Shake it to see if it will start again

Switch off the power and look for signs of damage

Pull the electric cable to see if it is loose

39 / 50

Why is it essential to be fully trained before using a cartridge-operated tool?

They have exposed electrical parts

They operate like a gun and can be dangerous in inexperienced hands

They are heavy and could cause manual handling injuries

They can cause dermatitis when used for long periods

40 / 50

Skin burns are most likely to occur when a worker works with which of the following?

Dry wood

Glass products

Wet cement

Emulsion paint

41 / 50

If warnings about how to work with hazardous substances are not followed, what is a likely consequence for workers?

Increased fitness level

Decreased fitness levels

Ill health

Good health

42 / 50

What does this sign mean?

It tells you where the site induction room is located

It tells you which direction to walk in

It tells you where the canteen is located

It tells you where to assemble in an emergency

43 / 50

Prolonged exposure to sunlight could cause what?

Burns

Dental issues

Abrasions

Hair loss

44 / 50

Can the damage by exposure to noise over a long period of time be reversed?

No, unless medication is used

No, the damage is permanent

Yes, if you change jobs

Yes, if you have an operation

45 / 50

What is the meaning of this sign?

No pedestrian access

Pedestrian walkway only

Go slow

Traffic approaching from each direction

46 / 50

What should you do if you need special respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to handle a chemical but no RPE has been provided?

Get on with the job, but try to work quickly to reduce exposure

Sniff the substance to see if it makes you feel unwell

Start the work, but take regular breaks to reduce exposure

Do not start work until you have the correct RPE and training

47 / 50

The whole site has been issued with a prohibition notice. What does this mean?

Stop work because the site is unsafe

Finish the job and go home

Continue with the site work

Do not use any power tools

48 / 50

What is the first thing you should do if you find an unmarked container that you think might contain chemicals?

Move the container to somewhere safe

Ensure that it remains undisturbed and report it

Put the container in a bin to get rid of it

Smell it to see what the chemical is

49 / 50

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

Damage to hearing

Breathing in harmful dust

Eye injuries

Dermatitis to skin

50 / 50

Which of the following statements about gas leaking from a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder is true?

It can catch fire at some distance from the original leak and flash back to the source

It's not a problem if a risk assessment has been carried out beforehand

It is only dangerous if there is a heat source very close to the cylinder

Any leak will always cause a fire and evacuation should be immediate

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