WorksheetsConstruction Health and Safety Quiz practice 1.
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the main purpose of health and safety legislation in construction?
To increase productivity
To reduce costs
To protect people from harm
To speed up work
Who is responsible for health and safety on a construction site?
Only the employer
Only the employee
Only the site manager
Everyone on site
What does HSE stand for?
Health and Safety Executive
Health Standards England
High Safety Enforcement
Health Services Environment
What is a hazard?
Something that causes damage to equipment
Something that has the potential to cause harm
The chance of an accident happening
An injury on site
What is a risk?
The hazard itself
A safety rule
The likelihood of harm occurring
A control measure
What document identifies hazards and control measures before work starts?
Toolbox talk
Accident book
Risk assessment
Permit to work
What is a dynamic risk assessment?
A written assessment kept in the office
An assessment done after an accident
An ongoing assessment while work is taking place
A legal inspection
Why should near misses be reported?
They do not need to be reported
They help prevent future accidents
They delay work
They only matter if someone is injured
What is the purpose of a method statement?
To record accidents
To explain how work will be carried out safely
To list site rules
To report hazards
Which of the following is part of the hierarchy of control?
First aid
PPE
Toolbox talks
Site induction
Which control measure is the most effective?
PPE
Training
Elimination
Warning signs
What is an example of collective protection?
Hard hats
Safety boots
Guard rails
Gloves
Why are site inductions important?
They replace training
They explain hazards and site rules
They allow workers to skip PPE
They are optional
What behaviour is considered unsafe on site?
Following instructions
Wearing PPE
Horseplay
Reporting hazards
What can drug or alcohol misuse lead to on site?
Improved concentration
Increased safety
Higher risk of accidents
Faster work
Which welfare facility must be provided on site?
Café
Toilets
Office space
Storage unit
Why is good personal hygiene important on site?
It improves productivity only
It prevents the spread of disease
It reduces paperwork
It avoids inspections
What should be included in a first aid box?
Personal medication
Food and drink
Basic first aid supplies
Electrical tools
Who may provide first aid on site?
Any worker
A trained first aider or appointed person
Only the site manager
Visitors
Why is site security important?
To reduce paperwork
To prevent theft and unauthorised access
To speed up deliveries
To reduce staffing
What is manual handling?
Using power tools
Lifting and moving loads by hand
Operating machinery
Working at height
What should be done before lifting a heavy load?
Lift quickly
Ignore the weight
Assess the task
Ask someone else to lift it
What injury is commonly linked to poor manual handling?
Eye strain
Musculoskeletal injury
Hearing loss
Burns
What is considered working at height?
Working above ground level
Working underground
Working indoors
Working with electricity
Which item is used to reduce the risk of falling?
Lanyard and harness
Gloves
Ear defenders
Hi-vis vest
What should be done before using access equipment?
Use it immediately
Inspect it
Modify it
Ignore damage
What is a hazardous substance?
Any building material
A substance that can cause harm to health
A heavy object
A power tool
Which document gives information about hazardous substances?
Accident book
COSHH sheet
Method statement
Toolbox talk
What is asbestos known to cause?
Hearing damage
Skin irritation only
Serious lung disease
Minor cuts
Who is allowed to operate plant equipment?
Anyone on site
Visitors
Trained and authorised persons
Apprentices only
What is a common hazard when using plant equipment?
Sunburn
Being struck or crushed
Eye strain
Fatigue only
What does segregation mean on site?
Separating waste
Keeping pedestrians and plant apart
Locking tools away
Wearing PPE
What is a confined space?
An open field
A small office
A substantially enclosed area
A scaffold platform
Which hazard is common in confined spaces?
Sun exposure
Oxygen reduction
Noise pollution
Slips only
What should be in place for confined space work?
No supervision
Evacuation and rescue procedures
Only PPE
Verbal instructions only
What is the fire triangle made up of?
Heat, fuel and oxygen
Fire, smoke and heat
Fuel, water and heat
Oxygen, water and fire
What should workers do during a fire evacuation?
Leave site immediately
Report to the muster point
Collect belongings
Return to work
Why should fire extinguishers only be used if safe to do so?
They are expensive
They may increase risk
They are hard to use
They replace evacuation
Why is 110v equipment commonly used on site?
It works faster
It reduces electrical risk
It is cheaper
It lasts longer
What should be done before using electrical tools?
Use immediately
Check for damage
Remove labels
Extend cables fully
