H+S Q1

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to understand health, safety, and welfare in the construction industry?

• To comply with legal requirements and protect workers

• To increase the speed of construction

• To reduce the cost of materials

• To improve the appearance of buildings

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an accident as defined in construction safety?

• An unforeseen, unplanned and uncontrolled event

• A planned event with known outcomes

• An event that always results in injury

• An event that is always caused by machinery

Multiple Select

Which of the following facts must be recorded in the employer’s Accident Book at work?

• Name of the injured person

• Signature of the person making the entry

• Date and location of the accident

• Description of the accident and injury

Multiple Choice

According to the data, what is the most common cause of construction worker fatalities?

• Falls

• Electricity

• Being struck by a moving vehicle

• A collapse

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common causes of major injuries to construction employees?

• Falls

• Slips, trips and falls

• Being struck by moving objects / falling objects

• Handling

Multiple Choice

Which occupation had the highest number of non-fatal injuries in the construction sector in 2011/12?

• Construction operatives

• Carpenter / joiners

• Electricians

• Plumbing and Heating Engineers

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities for maintaining good housekeeping on a construction site?

• Keep the site clean and tidy

• Keep people away from danger

• Fence the site off and use warning signs

• Ignore waste management

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for waste management on smaller construction projects?

• Store flammable materials safely

• Make clearing waste a priority for all trades

• Leave waste materials in work areas

• Provide wheeled bins or chutes for waste within buildings

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct order for assessing risks in the workplace?

• Identify the hazards, Decide who might be harmed and how, Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions, Record your findings and implement them, Review your assessment and update if necessary

• Decide who might be harmed and how, Identify the hazards, Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions, Record your findings and implement them, Review your assessment and update if necessary

• Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions, Identify the hazards, Decide who might be harmed and how, Record your findings and implement them, Review your assessment and update if necessary

• Identify the hazards, Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions, Decide who might be harmed and how, Record your findings and implement them, Review your assessment and update if necessary

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways to identify if a substance is hazardous in the workplace?

• COSHH data sheets

• Warning signs and usage instructions

• Asking a supervisor

• Both COSHH data sheets and warning signs

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key points to consider when writing a method statement for workplace safety?

• Statements should be clear and illustrated where necessary

• Avoid ambiguities or generalisations

• Equipment needed should be identified before work starts

• Statements should be as long as possible

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a requirement for employers regarding safety signs at a construction site?

• Employers must provide safety signs to ensure employees are aware of health and safety risks.

• Employers must only provide safety signs if requested by employees.

• Employers can choose any shape or color for safety signs.

• Employers are not required to use symbols or pictures on safety signs.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of using symbols and pictures on safety signs at construction sites?

• To communicate messages quickly with few words

• To make the signs look attractive

• To comply with advertising regulations

• To reduce the cost of sign production

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements correctly describe the four types of safety signs?

• Mandatory signs have a white symbol on a blue background.

• Warning signs are triangular with a yellow background.

• Prohibition signs are green with a white symbol.

• Safe condition signs give information and are green with a white symbol.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for maintaining good housekeeping on a construction site?

• To reduce the risk of accidents and injuries

• To make the site look tidy for visitors

• To avoid extra paperwork

• To impress inspectors