WorksheetsWaste Management Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the first step in the waste management hierarchy?
Recycle
Reduce
Dispose
Reuse
Why must businesses manage waste properly?
It saves time
It is a legal requirement
It makes the site look tidy
It helps workers relax
What percentage of non-hazardous construction waste was recovered in 2018?
50%
75%
92.3%
100%
Which regulation controls waste in England and Wales?
COSHH 2002
Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
Working at Height Regulations 2005
RIDDOR 2013
Which of the following is an example of inert waste?
Paint
Concrete
Adhesives
Varnish
Which item is commonly recycled on construction sites?
Food
Metal
Insulation
Asbestos
What does EWC stand for?
Environmental Work Code
European Waste Catalogue
Environmental Waste Control
European Work Classification
Why must hazardous waste be separated?
It smells bad
It is heavier
It needs special handling
It is cheap
What does the waste hierarchy aim to reduce?
Time on site
Landfill use
Worker training
Machinery costs
Which of the following is a benefit of good waste management?
Higher transport costs
Improved sustainability
More waste produced
Increased site clutter
Which material is listed with the EWC code 17-01-02?
Tiles
Bricks
Soil
Glass
What document records how waste will be managed on site?
Safety passport
Task sheet
Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP)
Health survey
Are SWMPs a legal requirement?
Yes, always
Only in Scotland
No, but recommended
Only for small sites
What is the purpose of a skip permit?
To label waste
To place a skip on a public road
To hire workers
To buy PPE
Which skip is the most commonly used on construction sites?
Mini skip
Large builder’s skip (8 cubic yards)
Maxi skip (12 cubic yards)
Bag skip
Why is clear signage important around skips?
Helps workers walk faster
Ensures correct waste sorting
Decorates the site
Replaces training
What should be checked before hiring a waste collector?
Their uniform
Their vehicle colour
Their waste carrier licence
Their postcode
Which of the following is a way to reduce waste?
Buying excess materials
Better planning and measuring
Mixing waste together
Using unsuitable materials
What is required for every load of non-hazardous waste moved off a site?
A typing form
A waste transfer note
A toolbox talk
A toolbox badge
How long must waste transfer notes be kept?
1 month
6 months
2 years
5 years
Which of the following can usually be reused?
Offcuts of paint
Old food packaging
Bricks and roof tiles
Asbestos sheets
What is the main reason for site waste audits?
To record worker names
To assess how waste is produced
To design skip colours
To check weather conditions
What type of waste includes pipes and metal objects?
Composite waste
Metallic waste
Liquid waste
Organics
What must be included in a classification description?
Worker details
Colour of material
Waste code and analysis
Weather details
Which of the following is a recyclable construction material?
Asbestos
Lead paint
Timber
Wet cement
