What is important for sustainability in material selection?

Using the most available materials

What do the letters CDM stand for?

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

Control of Demolition and Management Regulations

Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations

Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations

What happens if a Prohibition Notice is issued by an Inspector of the local authority or the HSE?

The work that is subject to the notice must cease

The work in hand can be completed, but no new work started

The work can continue if adequate safety precautions are put in place

The work can continue, provided a risk assessment is carried out

Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?

Only visit if they have made an appointment

Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor

Only visit to interview the site manager

Prohibition Notice means:

When you finish the work you must not start again

Work is to stop for that day only

Work may continue until the end of the day

In what circumstances can an HSE Improvement Notice be issued?

If there is a breach of legal requirements

Only between Monday and Friday on site

What is an Improvement Notice?

A notice issued by an HSE/local authority Inspector to enforce compliance with health and safety legislation

A notice issued by the site principal contractor to tidy up the site

A notice from the client to the principal contractor to speed up the work

A notice issued by a Building Control Officer to deepen foundations

If a Health and Safety Executive Inspector issues a Prohibition Notice, this means that:

Specific work activities, highlighted on the notice, must stop

The Site Manager can choose whether or not to ignore the notice

The HSE must supervise the work covered by the notice

The HSE must supervise all work from then on

Employers are required to provide information to their employees on their health and safety rights and responsibilities and how to get advice by:

Displaying a poster or giving them leaflets approved by the HSE

Telling them verbally when they start work for them

Making them read the company health and safety policy

E-mailing the information to them

Which one of the following must be in a company’s written Health and Safety Policy?

Organisation and arrangements in force for carrying out the health and safety policy

Aims and objectives of the company

Name of the Health and Safety Adviser

Company Director’s home address

Employers have to produce a written Health and Safety Policy statement when:

B. They employ five people or more

C. The safety representative requests it

Companies employing five or more people must have a written Health and Safety Policy because:

A. The principal contractor gives them work on site

C. The Social Security Act requires it

The Health and Safety Executive is:

B. The regulatory body for the promotion of health and safety at work

A. Part of the National Health Service

C. The jury in health and safety court cases

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any regulations made under the Act are:

A. Not compulsory, but should be complied with if convenient

B. Advisory to companies and individuals

C. Practical advice for the employer to follow

What is the MAXIMUM penalty that a Higher Court can currently impose for a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Unlimited fine and two years’ imprisonment

£20,000 fine and two years’ imprisonment

£15,000 fine and three years’ imprisonment

£1,000 fine and six months imprisonment

Where should you look for official advice on health and safety matters?

Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive

A set of health and safety guidelines provided by suppliers

The health and safety rules as laid down by the employer

A professionally approved guide book on regulations

Regulations that govern health and safety on construction sites:

Are mandatory (that is, compulsory)

Apply only to inexperienced workers

Do not apply during ‘out of hours’ working

Which of the following statements is correct?

All employees must take reasonable care, not only to protect themselves but also their colleagues

The duty for health and safety falls only on the employer

Employees have no responsibility for Health and Safety on site

Only the client is responsible for safety on site

Which of the following is correct for risk assessment?

It is a good idea but not essential

Only required to be done for hazardous work

In the context of a risk assessment, what do you understand by the term risk?

The likelihood that harm from a particular hazard will occur

Something with the potential to cause injury

Any work activity that can be described as dangerous

Who would you expect to carry out a risk assessment on your working site?

The construction project designer

Something with the potential to cause harm

Where an accident is likely to happen

The likelihood of something going wrong

Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment:

Is a means of analysing what might go wrong

Is a piece of paper required by law

Why would your supervisor ask you to read the method statement and risk assessment before you start your next job?

The documents contain information on how to carry out the job in a safe manner

They think you have got nothing better to do

They wouldn’t as they think they are a waste of time

As someone has taken the time and trouble to write them, you might as well read them

Why should regular inspections of the workplace take place?

To check whether the working environment is safe

To check that all employees are present

To check that everyone is doing their job

To prepare for a visit from an HSE Inspector

How can you help to prevent accidents?

Know where the first-aid kit is kept

If there is a risk of injury from lifting loads what should you think about first?

Whether the load needs to be lifted at all

Where to hold the load when lifting

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Ensuring the safety of employees

Enforcing health and safety laws

Providing personal protective equipment

Reducing noise at work

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be worn?

Only when working with hazardous substances

Only when working at height

When required by the employer

Only when working with fire extinguishers

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the effects of electric current on the body?

It improves muscle strength

It can cause electric shock

It enhances blood circulation

It reduces stress

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for persons working on electrical systems to be competent?

To save time

To ensure safety and proper handling

To reduce costs

To increase the speed of work

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of residual current devices?

To increase voltage

To provide additional protection against electric shock

To reduce noise

To enhance signal strength

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When should you work 'live' on electrical systems?

Always

Never

Only in exceptional circumstances

Whenever it is convenient

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the responsibilities when handling materials?

Ignoring safety protocols

Minimizing waste

Increasing waste

Disregarding recycling

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ECS Health and Safety Test 2024

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

When should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be worn?

What is one of the effects of electric current on the body?

Why is it important for persons working on electrical systems to be competent?

What is the purpose of residual current devices?

When should you work 'live' on electrical systems?

What is one of the responsibilities when handling materials?

What should be identified to handle waste properly?

What is important for sustainability in material selection?

What do the letters CDM stand for?

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