Worksheets1.8 Revision
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which statement best defines a hazard in construction?
A minor inconvenience without danger
The chance harm will actually occur
A situation with potential to cause harm
An unavoidable issue on all sites
Which option correctly defines risk in a construction context?
Likelihood of harm from a hazard
Any equipment used on site
The safest way to do a task
The legal duty of the employer
Which example is a common hazard for construction workers?
Working at height on scaffolds
Completing toolbox talks daily
Signing the attendance register
Ordering materials from suppliers
Who holds ultimate responsibility for safe operation of a construction site?
The equipment manufacturers
Local residents near the site
The employer in control of the site
Any visitor entering the site
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, which action comes first?
Redesign the work to remove hazards
Provide personal protective equipment
Identify what could cause injury or illness
Record findings for five or more staff
Which sequence correctly lists the five steps of a formal risk assessment?
Control risks; assess risks; identify hazards; review controls; record findings
Identify hazards; record findings; assess risks; review controls; control risks
Identify hazards; assess risks; control risks; record findings; review controls
Assess risks; identify hazards; record findings; control risks; review controls
Which measure sits highest on the control hierarchy?
Review controls once a year
Eliminate the hazard completely
Use warning signs only
Provide PPE to all workers
Which scenario shows a risk to the public from construction activities?
Clean tools stored in a locked room
Deliveries scheduled after hours
Workers attending safety briefings
Dust and noise affecting nearby residents
Which is the best planned action when elimination of a hazard is not possible?
Implement controls to reduce likelihood and impact
Rely on individual workers’ judgment
Ignore the hazard and continue work
Wait for regulations to change
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which employer duty best describes ensuring workers can follow procedures safely?
Use equipment only after inspection
Report diagnosed industrial diseases
Record findings of risk assessments
Provide suitable information and supervision
Which body primarily enforces workplace health and safety across the UK?
Fire and Rescue Service
Environment Agency inspectors
Local council trading standards
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Which item is a core employer requirement under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999?
Carry out and act on risk assessments
Issue high-visibility jackets only
Publish monthly accident totals
Ban all hazardous equipment
Which COSHH hazardous substance category refers to materials that can destroy living tissue on contact?
Explosive materials
Flammable liquids
Corrosive chemicals
Oxidising substances
Which statement about COSHH responsibilities is most accurate?
Risk assessments are optional for trained staff
Employers must provide training and control exposure
Workers must store chemicals without labels
Hazards cover liquids but not gases
Which element must be included in a COSHH risk assessment?
Exclude emergency procedures entirely
Allow uncontrolled storage for speed
List brand names of substances used
Identify exposure tasks and implement measures
Which incident requires reporting under RIDDOR?
Minor cuts treated with a plaster onsite
Serious work injuries needing hospital care over 24 hours
Routine tool maintenance delays
Non-work-related illness on holiday
Under PUWER 1998, which requirement applies to work equipment?
Purchased only from a single supplier
Operated without any guards installed
Suitable for intended use and used by trained people
Used continuously without maintenance
Which step is required when asbestos may be present on a site?
Work must be done by a licensed contractor
Use water to wash dust into drains
Ignore training unless fibres are visible
Proceed quickly to reduce downtime
Which employer duty under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 is correct?
Set a fixed weight limit for all staff
Avoid hazardous manual handling where practicable
Leave risk controls to workers only
Require lifting by hand for speed
Which item is an example of PPE commonly used in construction?
Regular street headphones
Open-finger fashion gloves
Eye protection such as goggles
Decorative reflective stickers
What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) on a construction site?
To replace training and supervision requirements
To prevent or control exposure to workplace risks
To meet company branding and uniform policies
To eliminate all hazards without other controls
Which eye protection best shields against chemical or metal splashes, dust, and projectiles?
Face shields with clear visors
Goggles with sealed eye cups
Visors attached to hard hats
Safety spectacles with side protection
Before issuing PPE, what employer action ensures risks can’t be controlled by other means?
Schedule annual toolbox talks
Request manufacturer maintenance logs
Conduct a task-specific risk assessment
Check inventory and storage capacity
Which hand and arm PPE offers the widest coverage against chemicals, cuts, and burns?
Fingerless abrasion mitts
Gauntlets with extended sleeves
Gloves with a protective cuff
Standard work gloves
Which foot protection is designed to prevent injuries from chainsaw use?
Safety boots with slip-resistant soles
Shoes with protective toe caps
Chainsaw boots with cut-resistant layers
Penetration-resistant wellington boots
Which hazard is most associated with improper gas appliance installation and maintenance?
Static charge accumulation risk
Carbon monoxide poisoning risk
UV radiation exposure risk
Water ingress causing rot risk
Which certification should an electrician hold to work legally and competently in the UK?
NEBOSH construction diploma
CIS scaffold installer card
NICEIC electrical certification
Gas Safe Register accreditation
Why is it illegal for an unregistered person to perform gas work in homes and workplaces?
Registrants are required to wear special PPE
Gas work pays above standard wage rates
Unregistered workers lack basic hand tools
Only qualified registrants ensure appliance safety
Which is a common cause of major injuries when working at height?
Falls through fragile or unsupported surfaces
Exposure to moderate ambient noise levels
Contact with low-voltage battery circuits
Use of non-conductive fiberglass ladders
In confined spaces, which control best supports safe rescue during emergencies?
Use lifelines attached to rescue harnesses
Limit entries to daylight hours only
Provide high-visibility clothing only
Post hazard signs at site entrance
