Hazards in Construction

What type of hazard do you think causes the most workplace fatalities (deaths) in the construction industry?

• Working at Height

• Asbestos

• Lifting and Carrying

• Slips, Trips and Falls

According to the Health and Safety Executive, what percentage of deaths were from Working at Height?

• 20%

• 47%

• 51%

• 60%

Why should workers wear hi-visibility clothing when on site?

• Because it is fashionable

• It keeps you cool in summer

• It keeps you warm in winter

• You can be seen more easily

What percentage of injuries due to Slips, Trips and Falls is reported yearly?

• 25%

• 30%

• 35%

• 40%

Roughly how many construction workers are at risk of developing HAVS (white finger syndrome) each year?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

You have been provided with lifting equipment to move a large cable reel, which of the following apply?

• You should only use the equipment if trained to do so

• You should figure out how to use it yourself

• You should check it is in working order before use

• You should lift the reel by hand to save time

You are working on a building constructed in 1985. You suspect the wall you are about to drill into contains asbestos. What two things should you do?

• Stop work immediately

• Keep working, you'll be fine

• Inform your supervisor immediately

• Tell your supervisor when you have finished your task

Which trade is most likely to encounter electrical hazards when working in the construction industry?

• Ground workers

• Electricians

• Plumbers

• Plasterers