WorksheetsSafety Management Quiz
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
At the project planning stage, which one of the following must be considered for the safe management of deliveries to the site?
Warning signs for pedestrians
Drivers working in public areas
Proximity to schools and hospitals
Restrictions on site vehicle use
A dry powder fire extinguisher extinguishes Class B fires by...
forming a barrier of fine powder against other sources of ignition
creating a dust cloud that absorbs heat and settles over the fire
slowly cooling the fire with the fine crystal powder elements
smothering the whole fire and starving it of oxygen
Which of the following would be classed as a competent person to assess the ground placement of a crane or mobile lifting equipment?
Lift supervisor
Lift planner
Crane operator
Site engineer
In terms of the Plan, Do, Check, Act model, which one of the following describes the Plan stage?
Profile risks, organise for health and safety, implement the plan
Determine policy and plan for its implementation
Review performance, plan, and act on previous lessons learned
Plan performance, and monitor and investigate events
A hot-work permit has been issued for a large timber-frame project. For each day that the permit is in force, what is the minimum amount of time required between the hot work ending and the site closing?
Two hours
One hour
90 minutes
30 minutes
One of the main requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 is that personal protective equipment is...
inspected regularly and only maintained by a site supervisor
assessed each day to ensure that it remains fit for purpose
supplied and used wherever there are risks that cannot be controlled in other ways
purchased and used in workplaces where thes are significant risks to health and safety
Which of the following is not a requirement for a site compound where liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers are stored?
It is on a level base of compacted earth, concrete or paving slabs
It is surrounded by a secure chain fence that is at least 1.8 m high
It has signs displayed that prohibit the operation of plant in the area
It has sufficient shelter to prevent container exposure to extreme weather
An automated external defibrillator (AED) should be used when someone is...
suffering from severe shock
having a sudden cardiac arrest
suffering from heavy bleeding
having an allergic reaction
Which one of the following is true in relation to hearing damage?
It can be treated with ongoing medication
It can be reversed if caught early enough
It is only caused by noisy working environments
It is made worse by the ageing process
When controlling hazardous work in an excavation, which of the following must be used to communicate control measures between managers and workers?
A visual inspection
A safety briefing
A permit to work
A warning sign
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which one of the following must be a priority on a construction site?
Suitable and fire-rated escape doors and routes
A fire risk assessment that is regularly review
Sufficient and well-maintained firefighting equipment
The appointment of a fire warden for every 20 workers
A hammer drill fitted with a vibration timer device is beeping at a high pitch. This is...
a safeguard to ensure that the drill is examined for damage, as vibration exposure protection could be compromised
a warning alert activated only when the device recognises that the tool is being used incorrectly, and that the operator needs training
a mandatory automatic malfunction alert warning, which is a requirement of the Control, of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005
a warning to stop, as the device captures vibration output and has detected that maximum levels have been reached
Prior to a hot-work activity being undertaken within a confined space, and following the completion of the risk assessment, what else must be done before work can start?
Getting appointed sub-contractors to review their own safety procedures and permits
Thoroughly ventilating for 48 hours to remove any flammable or explosive gases
Testing the atmosphere to confirm that no flammable or explosive gases are present
Installing additional temporary ventilation and making a fire extinguisher available
To comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005, any fall distance from the working platform into the safety net must be...
six metres below the working area
enough to allow a person to stand up
twice the height of the average worker
as little as reasonably practicable
Who is responsible for ensuring that there are suitable welfare facilities on site before any work starts?
The client
The Health and Safety Executive
The principal designer
The designer
Which one of the following is not a key stage of a control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) risk assessment?
Eliminate the use of the substances
Identify the hazardous substances
Identify who is at risk from the substances
Erect warning signs near substance cabinets
Work needs to be carried out near live electricity cables, and a risk assessment has been undertaken. Identify which other document must be in place before work can begin.
Variation order
Permit to work
Electrical certificate
Inspection checklist
What should you do if you see construction materials stored under a tree?
Nothing, trees are not protected and materials can be stored anywhere
Make sure that the tree is watered regularly until the materials are removed
Make sure that the materials are removed if the tree shows signs of damage
Make sure that the materials are removed and tree protection fencing is installed
The co-ordination of work during the construction phase of a project that involves more than one construction company is the responsibility of the...
designer
principal designer
client
principal contractor
To operate and use a scissor lift, the operator must hold which one of the following to evidence competency?
Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme (CISRS) card
Powered Access Licence (PAL) card
Prefabricated Access Suppliers' and Manufacturers' Association (PASMA) card
Push Around Verticals (PAV) card
Which one of the following pieces of information must be displayed on the fire action notice?
The correct extinguisher for each type of fire
Instructions for extinguishing a fire
How to call the fire and rescue service
The location of the nearest fire alarm call point
The safe working load of a mobile elevated working platform should not be exceeded, because....
this would cause the tyres to deflate
it would not be able to reach full working height
it would not be able to gain traction over uneven ground
this would create instability when in use
If workers are not following the safe system of work and moving slate tiles dangerously onto a roof, what must be done?
Find out why they are doing it like that, and change the risk assessment accordingly
Identify who started doing it that way, and issue them with an on-the-spot verbal warning
Tell them to stop, and that they need to follow the agreed procedure for the task
Let them carry on, as no injuries have occurred and they are getting through the work faster
When selecting contractors, which one of the following would provide evidence of competence?
Company and transport logos
Copies of their equipment breakdown insurance policies
Their staff retention data
Examples of risk assessments and method statements
