WorksheetsHealth and Safety 2
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What kind of sign is a white drawing on a red square?
Give ONE answer
Prohibition sign
Warning sign
Fire fighting sign
Hazard sign
What does a prohibition sign look like?
Give ONE answer
A red circle with a single diagonal line through it
A triangular sign with a red border
A red circle with a diagonal red cross through it
A red circle with a white drawing
Who is at risk when vehicles and mobile plants are being moved?
Give ONE answer
Nearby workers
Passers by
Operators
All of the above
How often should equipment used for lifting people be THOROUGHLY examined?
Give ONE answer
Every 6 months
Annually
Only when used for the first time
Every two years
You spot something on site you think might be an unmarked hazard, but you are not sure - and you are busy. What SHOULD you do?
Give ONE answer
Report it immediately
Nothing - if it were in fact a hazard, it would have been marked
Wait to see if it develops into a clear hazard, then report it
Wait for a spare moment, then go and assess the risk
Which of the below is NOT required at site induction?
Give ONE answer
Information about welfare facilities
Information about how you will be consulted on matters of health and safety
These should ALL be included in a site induction
Information about site traffic management
If an employee suffers serious injury and is unable to perform in their role for 7 more consecutive days, who must be informed?
Give ONE answer
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The board of directors
The recruitment team
The site manager
What is the MAIN reason that respiratory hazards are so dangerous?
Give ONE answer
You may find it harder to communicate
You may choke from blocked airways
You may contract a range of illnesses
You may lose the ability to talk
Which of the following is TRUE about carbon monoxide?
Give ONE answer
You will not find carbon monoxide on construction sites.
It is a common by-product on construction sites. It is not dangerous.
It is a rare by-product on construction sites. It is highly dangerous in any concentration.
It is a common by-product on construction sites. It is harmful in high concentrations.
How can you adapt a dust mask to make it suitable for protecting against hazardous fumes?
Give ONE answer
Dampen the mask with water
This is not possible
A dust mask is already suitable for protecting against hazardous fumes
Wear two dust masks
Where should you store petrol for refuelling tools?
Give ONE answer
Away from where the work is being done
Where the work is being done
At the welfare services
At the site office
You were told in a briefing that an area requires hearing protection, but when you arrive there is no signage. What should you do?
Give ONE answer
Continue without protection
Wear the protection you were instructed to in your briefing, and report the lack of signage to your supervisor
Wear the protection you were instructed to
Continue without protection if the noise in the area is tolerable
If you cannot find an appropriate place to refuel, what TWO measures must be in place when you refill?
Give TWO answers
You must use a leak-proof siphon
You must catch any spillages by laying an absorbent mat or drip tray underneath
You must be no closer than 10 metres from drains or watercourses
You must keep a record of the incident
Which ONE of the following may cause low levels of oxygen in an enclosed tank?
Give ONE answer
Atmospheric pressure
Rust
Moss and algae
Convex walls
How can you find out a scaffold platform's safe load rating?
Give ONE answer
You can inspect the scaffolding for damage
You can check the signage or handover certificate
You can check with the contractor
You can refer to the safe system of work
Which of the following will conduct electricity if it touches or comes close to a power line?
Check ALL that apply
Power lines do not conduct electricity to the ground, as they are safely insulated
Long metal ladder
Piece of scaffolding
Crane
The fresh air pump in your excavation stops working. What should you do?
Give ONE answer
Stop work and report the broken pump so it can be repaired
Source suitable RPE and continue working
Report this to the site manager, but continue working if the risk seems low
Only remain in the excavation for short periods of time so the air can replenish
If working alone, what is ONE extra provision you may be asked to make?
Give ONE answer
Keep in regular remote contact with your supervisor, e.g. through radio
Always keep a fire extinguisher to hand
Keep detailed personal notes of your activities
Wear a bodycam
Which fire extinguisher should be used when conducting hot works?
Give ONE answer
One specifically designated to your work area and task
The nearest one available in case of emergency
Never use a fire extinguisher on hot works
One designated for your team and stored at a safe distance from the work area
Which of the following is NOT an example of an on-site emergency?
Give ONE answer
Chemical spill
Significant chemical burns
Fuel shortage
Workers trapped in a collapsed excavation
