Safety Management Quiz

At the project planning stage, which one of the following must be considered for the safe management of deliveries to the site?

• Warning signs for pedestrians

• Drivers working in public areas

• Proximity to schools and hospitals

• Restrictions on site vehicle use

A dry powder fire extinguisher extinguishes Class B fires by...

• forming a barrier of fine powder against other sources of ignition

• creating a dust cloud that absorbs heat and settles over the fire

• slowly cooling the fire with the fine crystal powder elements

• smothering the whole fire and starving it of oxygen

Which of the following would be classed as a competent person to assess the ground placement of a crane or mobile lifting equipment?

• Lift supervisor

• Lift planner

• Crane operator

• Site engineer

In terms of the Plan, Do, Check, Act model, which one of the following describes the Plan stage?

• Profile risks, organise for health and safety, implement the plan

• Determine policy and plan for its implementation

• Review performance, plan, and act on previous lessons learned

• Plan performance, and monitor and investigate events

A hot-work permit has been issued for a large timber-frame project. For each day that the permit is in force, what is the minimum amount of time required between the hot work ending and the site closing?

• Two hours

• One hour

• 90 minutes

• 30 minutes

One of the main requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 is that personal protective equipment is...

• inspected regularly and only maintained by a site supervisor

• assessed each day to ensure that it remains fit for purpose

• supplied and used wherever there are risks that cannot be controlled in other ways

• purchased and used in workplaces where thes are significant risks to health and safety

Which of the following is not a requirement for a site compound where liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers are stored?

• It is on a level base of compacted earth, concrete or paving slabs

• It is surrounded by a secure chain fence that is at least 1.8 m high

• It has signs displayed that prohibit the operation of plant in the area

• It has sufficient shelter to prevent container exposure to extreme weather

An automated external defibrillator (AED) should be used when someone is...

• suffering from severe shock

• having a sudden cardiac arrest

• suffering from heavy bleeding

• having an allergic reaction

Which one of the following is true in relation to hearing damage?

• It can be treated with ongoing medication

• It can be reversed if caught early enough

• It is only caused by noisy working environments

• It is made worse by the ageing process

When controlling hazardous work in an excavation, which of the following must be used to communicate control measures between managers and workers?

• A visual inspection

• A safety briefing

• A permit to work

• A warning sign