Construction Health & Safety Quiz

Before starting work on site, what document is most important to review – like checking Santa’s list before delivery?

• Site welfare rota

• Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS)

• Tool hire agreement

Why must PPE always be worn on site, even in cold Christmas weather?

• It looks professional

• It protects workers from hazards

• It replaces the need for training

Which item of PPE is most important when there is a risk of falling objects, such as decorations being installed overhead?

• Safety boots

• High-visibility vest

• Safety helmet

Slips and trips are more common in winter. What is the best way to reduce this risk on site?

• Ignore icy areas

• Good housekeeping and gritting walkways

• Wearing thicker gloves

What should you do if you discover a hazard on site, like loose cables under festive lights?

• Work around it

• Report it immediately

• Wait until the end of the day

Why is manual handling training important, especially when lifting heavy deliveries before Christmas?

• To improve speed

• To reduce the risk of injury

• To avoid using machinery

Which action best reduces the risk of injury when lifting heavy objects?

• Bending from the waist

• Twisting while lifting

• Using correct lifting techniques or mechanical aids

Working at height is one of the biggest risks in construction. What is the safest option?

• Use ladders wherever possible

• Avoid working at height if possible and use suitable access equipment

• Work quickly to reduce exposure

Why must tools and equipment be checked regularly, especially before winter use?

• To make them look new

• To ensure they are safe and fit for purpose

• To reduce noise

What is the main purpose of site inductions, like a Christmas briefing before festivities begin?

• To introduce colleagues

• To explain site rules, hazards, and emergency procedures

• To discuss pay rates