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GCSE Construction Health and Safety Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of a risk assessment on a construction site?

a)

To increase the cost of the project

b)

To identify hazards and put control measures in place

c)

To delay the start of work

d)

To reduce the number of workers

2.

Which piece of legislation is most relevant to health and safety in construction in Great Britain?

a)

The Road Traffic Act 1988

b)

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

c)

The Education Act 2002

d)

The Data Protection Act 2018

3.

What does PPE stand for in construction?

a)

Personal Protective Equipment

b)

Public Property Enforcement

c)

Private Project Evaluation

d)

Professional Planning Exercise

4.

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of hazard on a construction site?

a)

Slips, trips and falls

b)

Loud noises

c)

Fresh air

d)

Moving vehicles

5.

What colour is a mandatory safety sign on a construction site in the UK?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Yellow

d)

Green

6.

Who is responsible for health and safety on a construction site?

a)

Only the site manager

b)

Only the workers

c)

Everyone on site

d)

Only the client

7.

Which of the following is the correct order for the hierarchy of control measures?

a)

PPE, Elimination, Substitution, Engineering controls, Administrative controls

b)

Elimination, Substitution, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, PPE

c)

Substitution, PPE, Elimination, Engineering controls, Administrative controls

d)

Administrative controls, PPE, Elimination, Substitution, Engineering controls

8.

What is the minimum height at which fall protection is required on a construction site in the UK?

a)

1 metre

b)

2 metres

c)

3 metres

d)

4 metres

9.

Which of the following is a common cause of accidents involving electricity on construction sites?

a)

Using tools with insulated handles

b)

Damaged cables and leads

c)

Wearing rubber boots

d)

Using battery-powered tools

10.

What should you do if you discover asbestos on a construction site?

a)

Continue working as normal

b)

Inform your supervisor immediately

c)

Try to remove it yourself

d)

Ignore it

11.

Which of the following is a safe way to lift a heavy object?

a)

Keep your back straight and bend your knees

b)

Keep your legs straight and bend your back

c)

Twist your body while lifting

d)

Lift quickly and jerkily

12.

What is the main risk of working in a confined space?

a)

Sunburn

b)

Lack of oxygen

c)

Too much light

d)

Noise

13.

Which fire extinguisher colour is used for electrical fires in the UK?

a)

Red

b)

Blue

c)

Black

d)

Cream

14.

What is the correct action if you see a colleague working unsafely?

a)

Ignore them

b)

Report it to your supervisor

c)

Join in

d)

Take a photo and post it online

15.

Which of the following is a sign of heat exhaustion?

a)

Shivering

b)

Cool, clammy skin

c)

Sudden weight gain

d)

Increased appetite

16.

What is the maximum weight a person should lift manually according to HSE guidelines (for men)?

a)

10 kg

b)

25 kg

c)

50 kg

d)

100 kg

17.

Which of the following is NOT a control measure for reducing dust on site?

a)

Using water suppression

b)

Wearing a dust mask

c)

Sweeping dry dust

d)

Using extraction systems

18.

What does a yellow safety helmet usually indicate on a UK construction site?

a)

Site visitor

b)

General labourer

c)

Site manager

d)

Electrician

19.

Which of the following is the best way to prevent slips and trips?

a)

Leave tools and materials on walkways

b)

Clean up spills immediately

c)

Wear sandals

d)

Ignore warning signs

20.

What is the first thing you should do if you find someone unconscious on site?

a)

Move them immediately

b)

Check for danger to yourself and others

c)

Give them water

d)

Leave them and find your supervisor