Carp EPA

What must every construction site have in case of a fire?

• A radio and torch

• A marked fire exit and fire-fighting equipment

• A high-powered hose

• A bucket of water in each room

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, employers must:

• Provide lunch and rest breaks

• Eliminate all workplace hazards

• Ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of employees

• Avoid all legal responsibilities

What does a yellow and black triangle warning sign indicate?

• Safe area

• Mandatory instruction

• Hazard or danger

• Fire equipment location

When should an accident be reported on-site?

• Only if it results in serious injury

• Only when the site manager is present

• Immediately, no matter how minor

• After the shift ends

Which component supports the load above a window or door opening?

• Stud

• Joist

• Lintel

• Plate

What is one benefit of using engineered timber like glulam?

• It is softer than hardwood

• It can be shaped without cutting

• It offers greater strength over longer spans

• It doesn’t require finishing

What is the usual spacing for wall studs in a timber frame?

• 300mm or 450mm

• 400mm or 600mm

• 1000mm

• No standard spacing

What symbol would indicate a door on a CAD floor plan?

• A circle with an X

• A thin rectangle with an arc

• A zig-zag line

• Two parallel dashed lines

If a delivery of materials arrives damaged, what should you do?

• Use them anyway

• Tell the customer

• Report it to the site manager or supervisor immediately

• Hide the damage

Effective communication on-site includes:

• Waiting until break time to ask questions

• Regular team briefings and clear instructions

• Talking only with your own trade

• Sending texts rather than face-to-face