Health and Safety 2

What kind of sign is a white drawing on a red square?

Give ONE answer

• Prohibition sign

• Warning sign

• Fire fighting sign

• Hazard sign

What does a prohibition sign look like?

Give ONE answer

• A red circle with a single diagonal line through it

• A triangular sign with a red border

• A red circle with a diagonal red cross through it

• A red circle with a white drawing

Who is at risk when vehicles and mobile plants are being moved?

Give ONE answer

• Nearby workers

• Passers by

• Operators

• All of the above

How often should equipment used for lifting people be THOROUGHLY examined?

Give ONE answer

• Every 6 months

• Annually

• Only when used for the first time

• Every two years

You spot something on site you think might be an unmarked hazard, but you are not sure - and you are busy. What SHOULD you do?

Give ONE answer

• Report it immediately

• Nothing - if it were in fact a hazard, it would have been marked

• Wait to see if it develops into a clear hazard, then report it

• Wait for a spare moment, then go and assess the risk

Which of the below is NOT required at site induction?

Give ONE answer

• Information about welfare facilities

• Information about how you will be consulted on matters of health and safety

• These should ALL be included in a site induction

• Information about site traffic management

If an employee suffers serious injury and is unable to perform in their role for 7 more consecutive days, who must be informed?

Give ONE answer

• The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• The board of directors

• The recruitment team

• The site manager

What is the MAIN reason that respiratory hazards are so dangerous?

Give ONE answer

• You may find it harder to communicate

• You may choke from blocked airways

• You may contract a range of illnesses

• You may lose the ability to talk

Which of the following is TRUE about carbon monoxide?

Give ONE answer

• You will not find carbon monoxide on construction sites.

• It is a common by-product on construction sites. It is not dangerous.

• It is a rare by-product on construction sites. It is highly dangerous in any concentration.

• It is a common by-product on construction sites. It is harmful in high concentrations.

How can you adapt a dust mask to make it suitable for protecting against hazardous fumes?

Give ONE answer

• Dampen the mask with water

• This is not possible

• A dust mask is already suitable for protecting against hazardous fumes

• Wear two dust masks