City & Guilds Construction Quiz

Why should ladders not be painted?

When working with cement or concrete based material, why is it important to wash your hands regularly?

What is the maximum recommended voltage you should use on site?

• 110 volts

• 50 volts

• 240 volts

• 120 volts

What does the safety sign below mean?

• Electric

• Danger of electrocution

• Lightening

• Thunderstorm

What does the safety sign below mean?

• Warning wear glasses

• Danger wear glasses

• Eye protection must be worn

• Safe to wear glasses

What type of fire would you use this red fire extinguisher on?

• Electrical fire

• Wood or paper fire

• Oil fire

• Gaseous fire

What is the most common injury caused by lifting and moving loads by hand incorrectly?

• Pulled ligaments

• Spinal injury

• Crushed fingers

The electric mixing drill you are about to use has a worn cable with wires showing. What action should you take?

• Tape up the cable and carry on using the drill

• Stop work immediately and inform your supervisor

• Use another mixing drill

• Only use the mixing drill on light work

A prohibition notice is served to stop

• Working on scaffold

• Groundwork

• Vehicles entering the site

• All work on site continuing