WorksheetsCore 01 Health & Safety
Total questions: 58
Worksheet time: 42mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, which group of people have a legal duty to follow it?(i) Self employed(ii) Employers(iii) Site foremen
a)
(i) and (ii) only
b)
(i) and (iii) only
c)
(ii) and (iii) only
d)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
2.
Which of the following is not related to the health and safety at work act:
a)
To
reduce
the risk of work related accidents
b)
To
ensure all operatives are trained
c)
To
prevent the company being sued
d)
To
ensure the safety of the public
3.
In which of the following circumstances, where a member of the public has been injured on site, should this be reported to the HSE?
a)
•In all circumstances.
b)
•They went to their GP
c)
They went home and called a medical helpline
d)
They were taken from the scene straight to a hospital
4.
What is the MAIN purpose of attending a toolbox talk?
a)
•It’s a good way to meet new operatives on
site.
b)
•To be informed of new hazards that might
be on site.
c)
•To learn how to carry out risk
assessments.
d)
•Because it is company policy.
5.
What is the MOST likely outcome of inappropriate behaviour on site?
a)
It
does not have any impact at all
b)
An increase in wage.
c)
Could
lead to promotion
d)
It
could lead to an accident
6.
If an operative is first to an accident what MUST they do?
a)
•Get a first aider.
b)
Make
sure the area is safe and get help
c)
Ring
an ambulance
d)
•Administer first aid.
7.
Why should near misses be reported?
a)
To
allow a company to be reactive to its method of work
b)
To
be proactive and help prevent future accidents
c)
•So records are kept for a visit by the
HSE.
d)
•To Keep records for later insurance
claims.
8.
What could be the effect of an accident on a contract?
a)
•There could be a loss of production.
b)
•Tender documents may have to be re-written
c)
•Profits could increase because wages will not be paid to injured operative.
d)
The bill of quantities will need to be altered
9.
Under RIDDOR what MAXIMUM number of consecutive days off work are allowed before an incident has to be reported to the HSE?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
5
d)
7
10.
Which of the following occurrences would be classified as a MAJOR accident?
a)
A
bricklayer hits their wrist with a lump hammer leaving a bruise
b)
•A joiner cuts their thumb using a panel
saw.
c)
•A plasterer twists their ankle getting
off a scaffold.
d)
•A wood machinist looses two fingers on a thicknesser.
11.
Which of the following actions MUST be taken when someone sustains an injury at work?
a)
•Tell the HSE.
b)
•Complete a report form.
c)
Complete
the accident book
d)
•Tell the injured parties family.
12.
Risk assessments help to focus on activities that have the potential to:
a)
•slow work.
b)
cause
harm
c)
•increase work.
d)
•improve quality
13.
Which of the following factors is MOST likely to severely affect hazards present on site?
a)
•Weak sun.
b)
•Full cloud.
c)
•Light drizzle.
d)
•Snow and ice.
14.
Reporting hazards would MOST likely lead to;
a)
a
bonus
b)
•the prevention of accidents.
c)
•an increase in profit.
d)
•prevention of inspections.
15.
For all substances used in the workplace the document that must be available is the:
a)
•RIDDOR reporting sheet.
b)
•COSHH data sheet.
c)
•First Aid at Work treatment sheet.
d)
•Supplier invoice sheet.
16.
When equipment that emits 90db noise level is used, ear protection should be worn by:
a)
•all people working nearby.
b)
•the operator only.
c)
everyone
on site
d)
•those with a hearing problem.
17.
On a construction site men and women may use the same toilet if it is:
a)
•fully attended by a female at all times.
b)
in
a lockable room, which is sited near the main office.
c)
•in a lockable room, and partitioned from
urinals.
d)
•cleaned regularly by properly trained
male staff.
18.
Why is it important to use the equipment provided on site to move materials?
a)
•To help prevent injuries.
b)
To
justify the investment
c)
•To help gather data for the HSE.
d)
•To comply with DSE regulations.
19.
The legislation that deals specifically with substances used in the workplace is:
a)
HSG
notes
b)
•DSE regulations.
c)
•COSHH regulations.
d)
•CDM regulations.
20.
Why must plasterboard waste be separated from general waste?
a)
•Because it is toxic.
b)
•Because it is a fire hazard.
c)
•Because it presents a risk to the
environment.
d)
•Because it can be recycled.
21.
What precautions must be taken when working on a fragile roof?
a)
•Never work on a fragile roof unless an
additional tower scaffold is used.
b)
•Always be secured to at least two anchor
points.
c)
•Never work nearer than two meters to the
edge or any opening.
d)
•Never go onto a fragile roof without
using platforms to support weight.
22.
What is the maximum time an operative may work from a ladder or stepladder in one position?
a)
•One shift.
b)
One
hour
c)
Two
hours
d)
•30 mins.
23.
What is the recommended voltage for mains operated power tools on site?
a)
50
b)
•110.
c)
•230.
d)
•415.
24.
When can a voltage other than 110v be used on a construction site?
a)
•When additional power is required.
b)
•Where electricity costs are not a consideration.
c)
•When part of a safe system of work.
d)
•When the use of 110 volt tools would cause excessive costs.
25.
How frequently should leads and cables on electrical equipment be visually inspected?
a)
•At the start of each shift.
b)
•At the beginning of each week.
c)
•Prior to use.
d)
•After every use.
26.
Why is it important to use the PPE provided?
a)
•To justify the employer's investment.
b)
•For the person's own protection.
c)
•To maintain a professional appearance.
d)
•For the protection of those nearby.
27.
Which of the following can contribute to effective fire prevention measures?
a)
•Sprinkler systems.
b)
•Adequate, in date fire extinguishers.
c)
•Working fire alarms.
d)
Good housekeeping
28.
Not wearing PPE provided could cause physical harm to:
a)
•the operative.
b)
•the employer.
c)
•bystanders.
d)
colleagues
29.
When should fire exits be kept clear in buildings?
a)
•When the building is in use.
b)
•When the owners are in occupation.
c)
•At all times.
d)
•During working hours.
30.
What is the third ingredient that must be added to fuel and heat for a fire to start?
a)
•Nitrogen.
b)
•Oxygen.
c)
Carbon Dioxide
d)
Hydrogen
31.
What is the colour of a Mandatory safety sign?
a)
Red
b)
Blue
c)
Yellow
d)
Green
32.
During site inductions you should be told;
a)
Who are the first-aiders
b)
How to give first aid
c)
That there is no first aid on site
d)
First aid should only be given by a Doctor
33.
What does this sign mean?
a)
Safety boots must be white
b)
Safety boots can be worn
c)
Safety boots must be worn
d)
safety boots must not be worn
34.
What type of accidents kills most people on a building site
a)
Being run over by plant
b)
Food poison from site canteen
c)
Slips and trips
d)
Falling from height
35.
A "Foam" Fire extinguisher is what colour?
a)
Black
b)
Red
c)
Blue
d)
Cream
36.
Asbestosis is;
a)
A severe throat infection
b)
A nasal infection
c)
A minor breathing condition
d)
A serious lung disease
37.
Legislation is;
a)
A law that must be followed
b)
Type of plant
c)
Code of practice
d)
Guide to lifting by hand
38.
What should NOT be in a first aid kit?
a)
Bandages
b)
Plasters
c)
Safety pin
d)
Painkillers
39.
Which of the following is NOT part of"Welfare facilities"that MUST be provided by your employer
a)
Toilets
b)
Wash room
c)
Car parking
d)
Canteen
40.
110v Electrical equipment should be used on a building site as it is safer.what colour is this?
a)
Yellow
b)
Blue
c)
Red
d)
Green
41.
Most accidents in the workplace are caused by;
a)
Falling from heights
b)
Asbestos
c)
Incorrect PPE
d)
Using safety equipment
42.
A document where details of all accidents is recorded no matter how minor is called?
a)
Log book
b)
Health & Safety book
c)
Accidental book
d)
Work book
43.
What is the correct fire extinguisher to use with gas fires?
a)
Water
b)
Co2
c)
Foam
d)
All of the answers
44.
A powder extinguisher is which colour?
a)
Red
b)
Yellow
c)
Blue
d)
Cream
45.
CDM stands for?
a)
Construction design mechanics
b)
control design management
c)
cold design management
d)
Construction design management
46.
What regulations related to power tools use?
a)
LOLER
b)
PPE
c)
COSHH
d)
PUWER
47.
What regulations is related to moving loads by hand?
a)
Manual Handling Operations regulations
b)
COSHH
c)
PP
48.
Which of the following is not a Hazardous substance?
a)
Lime
b)
Brick acid
c)
water
d)
Gas
49.
Who can remove asbestos?
a)
Anyone aged over 18
b)
Anyone with a dust mask
c)
Licenced Contractors
d)
Supervisor
50.
Asbestos is most likely to be found in properties built?
a)
After 2000
b)
Before 1980
c)
Before 1900
d)
After 1980
51.
Orange signs are usually?
a)
Mandatory
b)
Prohibition
c)
Information
d)
COSHH (warning)
52.
Which of the following is a type of respiratory equipment?
a)
Goggles
b)
Dust mask
c)
Hard hat
d)
Safety boots
53.
What can increase the stability of mobile scaffold towers?
a)
diagonal rods
b)
vertical brackets
c)
vertical brackets
d)
outriggers
54.
Class B fires involve?
a)
Solids
b)
liquids
c)
metals
d)
flammable gasses
55.
What type of extinguisher should be used on electrical equipment?
a)
Foam
b)
Carbon Dioxide
c)
Water
d)
Dry powder
56.
What is CPR?
a)
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
b)
cardiac-pulmonary resuscitation
c)
cardio-pulmonary rescue
d)
cardio practice rescue
57.
An unconscious person should be placed in?
a)
Hospital
b)
left alone
c)
Recovery position
d)
on their back
58.
An inflammation of the skin is known as?
a)
Dermititus
b)
Hernia
c)
scar tissue
d)
Broken bones
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