WorksheetsHealth & Safety Part 1
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Who is responsible for providing washing facilities on a building site under CDM 2007 regulations?
The Main contractor
which one of the following best describes a risk assessment?
What do the letters HSE stand for?
Health, Safety, and Executive
a person will be allowed to operate a circular saw if they are -
trained and competent to do so.
What type of sign is this?
Prohibition sign
warning sign
Mandatory sign
Safe condition sign
which one of the following hazards does the warning sign show?
Toxic hazard
substances such as loft insulation are classified as -
Toxic
Corrosive
Irritants
Flammable
a component is suspected of containing asbestos which one of the following is the first correct action?
asbestos could potentially be found in?
immersion heater elements
Pipe lagging
Stop tap gland
Low carbon steel bracket
which one of the following covers the safe disposal of crocidolite ?
The control of asbestos regulations.
which one of the following is the most likely result of long term exposure to asbestos particles?
which one of the following must be used when working close to a pneumatic drill?
Hearing protection
which one of the following is the best course of action when preparing to perform a manual lifting operation?
a workers first action in the event of an emergency on site should be to -
which one of the following should be carried out immediately on discovery of a co-worker who has fallen from a building?
Call for emergency services.
RIDDOR forms must be completed for an accident that leads to a person being absent for work for how many days?
which is the most likely risk to persons resulting from mechanical damage to the electrical extension leads?
Electric shock due to damaged insulation.
a 7mm hole is to be drilled in block work to make fixings what tool is the safest to use-
24v Cordless drill
what is the most important reason for using low voltage electrical supplies for tools and equipment on site?
An operative finds that the on/off switch on a 110V electrical drill is faulty what is the first action that must occur?
Stop work and inform the supervisor.
Which one of the following correctly outlines the basic safe electrical isolation procedure?
prove test equipment, isolate, test phases, remove fuse, prove test equipment
The first action to take when finding someone who appears to have received an electrical shock is to -
Isolate the electric supply.
what is the main colour of the cylinders that Oxygen is supplied in?
Black
what are the main colour cylinders that propane is supplied in?
Orange
Red
Blue
Black
What is the color of Butane gas cylinders
Green
White
Blue
Yellow
What is the colour of Mapp gas.
Red
Yellow
Blue
Black
What is the colour of Oxyacetylene cylinder.
Black
Maroon
Yellow
Red
A fire needs three basic things to burn. These are oxygen, heat and
The most likely hazard when working with a propane blow torch is
What should be the sequence of actions to take if a fire occurs in a LPG store?
Raise the alarm, move to a safe distance, ring the emergency services
raise the alarm, move to a safe distance, ring the emergency services
which one of the following covers the disposal of crocidotile?
The control of asbestos regulations
A fire involving LPG is categorised as?
A red fire extinguisher with a cream panel would be used to extinguish fires fueled by?
which one of the following identifies the equipment shown in the image?
Step Ladder
which one of the following types of access equipment is most suitable for gaining access to a loft space?
Pole ladder
in addition to checking for any damage what other safety precaution must be observed when using an aluminium ladder?
which one of the following types of scaffold uses square metal sole plates and is tied to the building?
Independent scaffolding
which one of the following situations would require work in an excavation?
Laying incoming services
a ladder used to access an excavation must extend above the landing point by what distance?
1 meter
2 meters
When working in an excavation. What precaution must be taken to prevent site vehicles reversing into the trench?
Place vehicle stop blocks in front of the trench
which one of the following work area may be classified as a confined space?
Inside a duct in a block of flats.
Which of the following is the safest way to store flammable liquids on a construction site?
In open containers near a heat source
In plastic bags under a workbench
In a locked, well-ventilated, designated storage cabinet
On the floor in the work area
What is the primary reason for wearing a hard hat on a building site?
To comply with fire regulations
To protect against falling objects and head injuries
To keep your head warm
To identify your job role
Which of the following actions should be taken before using a portable electrical tool on site?
Test it by plugging into any available socket
Check for visible damage and ensure it has a valid PAT test label
Use it immediately without inspection
Ask a coworker if it worked last time
What is the main purpose of a risk assessment on a construction site?
To improve marketing strategies
To identify and control potential hazards
To assign job roles
To increase project costs
Which of the following is a correct action if you discover damaged insulation on electrical wiring?
Continue working and ignore the damage
Report the issue and avoid using the equipment
Wrap the wire with tape and use it
Ask a coworker to fix it
What should you do if you accidentally disturb material suspected to contain asbestos?
Sweep the area and dispose of the debris in general waste
Stop work immediately and inform your supervisor
Attempt to clean up the material yourself
Continue working as normal
Which colour is typically used for warning signs in workplace safety?
Green
Yellow
Red
Blue
What is the safest way to move a heavy object manually on a construction site?
Drag the object across the floor.
Lift quickly to minimize effort.
Bend your back and keep your legs straight.
Use proper lifting techniques and ask for assistance if needed.
Which of the following is a key step before starting work in an area suspected of containing hazardous materials?
Begin work immediately.
Review the site’s risk assessment and wear appropriate PPE.
Ignore safety signs.
Ask a coworker if the area is safe.
