GMJ 6035 MOCK health and safety exam part 1

The Health and Safety at Work Act requires that an employer MUST have a written Health and Safety policy when:

• Employing five or more people

• Working as a sole worker

• Told to by the Health and Safety Executive

• An accident has happened on site

Which one of the following has the MAIN responsibility for ensuring that PPE is worn on site?

• Customer

• Architect

• Employer

• Employee

Who is responsible for providing washing facilities on a building site under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007?

• The main contractor

• The sub-contractor

• The HSE

• The local authority

The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for:

• Passing health and safety regulations

• Enforcing health and safety regulations

• Producing company policy statements

• Producing company risk assessments

A person will be allowed to operate a circular saw if they are:

• Over 16 years old

• Over 18 years old

• Over 21 years old

• Trained and competent to do so

Which one of the following MUST be the first step to take when carrying out a risk assessment?

• Introduce measures to reduce the risk

• Monitor the risk and report any problems

•   Identify any potential hazards or dangers

•   Identify who will be the most likely at risk

What type of sign is represented by this image?

• Warning Sign

• Mandatory Sign

• Information Sign

• Prohibition sign

What type of PPE should be worn when using a material which has the warning label pictured?

• Hi-vis Jacket

• Goggles

• Gloves

• Ear defenders

Substances such as loft insulation are classified as:

• Toxic

• Corrosive

• Flammable

• Irritants

Which of the following waste materials must be properly packaged and labelled as part of the waste disposal process?

• Asbestos

• Scrap lead

• Building rubble

• Scrap copper