Safety Assessment
What is the recommended maximum voltage for portable hand lamps when working in confined or damp locations? A: 50 volts B: 110 volts C: 230 volts D: 400 volts
A: 50 volts
Which of the following is NOT classified as a specified injury to a worker under RIDDOR? A: A fractured finger B: A fractured arm C: Amputation of a finger D: A broken wrist
A: A fractured finger
On a mobile elevating work platform, what should you attach your safety harness to? A: A secure anchorage point inside the platform B: A strong part of the structure you are working on C: The boom of the machine D: A nearby pipe or scaffold
A: A secure anchorage point inside the platform
If there is a risk of injury from moving loads what should you think about? A: Advising your supervisor B: Carrying it anyway C: Dragging it all the way D: Getting someone to assist you over the distance
A: Advising your supervisor
Which one of the following has the power to examine an accident record? A: An HSE inspector B: An insurance company C: A doctor D: A workmate
A: An HSE inspector
Before touching an item of highway electrical equipment, what should you do? A: Check that the outside of the item is not live B: Make sure your hands are clean C: Call your supervisor D: Get a colleague to touch the item first
A: Check that the outside of the item is not live
Electrical installations on construction sites should be periodically inspected and tested: A: Every 3 months B: Every year C: Every 6 months D: Every month
A: Every 3 months
Question 1.33 What colours are fire exit signs? A: Green and white B: Red and yellow C: Red and white D: Blue and white
A: Green and white
What type of eye protection would you wear when using a cartridge-operated tool, such as a nail gun? A: Impact goggles B: Sun glasses C: Safety spectacles D: Chemical protection glasses
A: Impact goggles
Where there is no local means of isolation for equipment or circuits to be worked on, which of the following is the preferred method of isolation? A: Isolation of the main switch or DB switch-disconnector B: Isolation of the individual circuit breaker or fuse C: Pulling out the distributor's cut-out fuse D: Disconnecting the individual circuit from the DB
A: Isolation of the main switch or DB switch-disconnector
Can you tell by the smell of a product whether it is likely to cause harm? A: No B: Only within an enclosed space C: Yes D: Only if you have been trained
A: No
The Electricity at Work Regulations require that: A: Persons working with electricity must have the appropriate level of knowledge and experience B: A training course is necessary before anyone can work with electricity C: Only electricians can work with electricity D: Anyone supervised can work with electricity
A: Persons working with electricity must have the appropriate level of knowledge and experience
An employee has a fall and is obviously unconscious. What is the FIRST thing you should do? A: Send someone for the first-aider B: Find out if there were any witnesses C: Try to protect them from any further injury D: Put them in the recovery position
A: Send someone for the first-aider
Which of the following should be recorded in the accident book following an accident? A: The date and time the accident occurred B: Your date of birth C: The weather conditions D: Your National Insurance Number
A: The date and time the accident occurred
When considering what measures to take to protect people's health and safety, PPE should always be regarded as: A: The last resort B: The first line of defence C: The best way to tackle the job D: The only practical measure
A: The last resort
When an assessment of hazardous substances has been carried out under the COSHH Regulations, the risks and control measures should be explained to: A: The operatives using the substance B: All employees on site C: The accounts department D: The person in charge of the stores
A: The operatives using the substance
What do the blue and white health and safety signs tell you? A: Things you must do B: Where the nearest fire exit is C: The hazards in the area D: Things you must not do
A: Things you must do
What is the best method of securing a ladder? A: Tying it to a suitable point B: Using an effective ladder stability device C: Wedging the ladder (e.g. against a wall) D: Having the ladder footed
A: Tying it to a suitable point
The extended use of powered hand-held tools and equipment may lead to which medical condition? A: Vibration white finger B: Weil's disease C: Asbestosis D: Dermatitis
A: Vibration white finger
When would it be appropriate to wear a bump-cap instead of a safety helmet? A: When there is no foreseeable risk of injury from falling or swinging objects B: In warm weather C: When working in excavations D: When working on a ladder
A: When there is no foreseeable risk of injury
You are most likely to catch Weil's disease (Leptospirosis) if you: A: Work near wet ground, waterways or sewers B: Work near air conditioning units C: Fix showers or baths D: Drink water from a standpipe
A: Work near wet ground, waterways or sewers
The Health and Safety Executive is: A. Part of the National Health Service B. The regulatory body for the promotion of health and safety at work C. The jury in health and safety court cases D. Part of the police force
B. The regulatory body for the promotion of health and safety at work
What is the preferred nominal voltage for local lighting up to 2 kW on construction sites? A: 55 volts B: 110 volts C: 400 volts D: 230 volts
B: 110 volts
A "CAT" and a "Genny" can be used successfully to locate underground cables by: A: Anyone B: A competent person after training C: Any electricity company employee D: The site foreman
B: A competent person after training
From an environmental point of view, why should materials be reused, where possible? A: To save the client money B: A lot of energy and raw materials go into making most construction products C: It makes less mess on site D: It's a European Union Law
B: A lot of energy and raw materials go into
Which of the following should be used to prove a circuit or equipment is dead after isolation? A: A lamp holder with a length of flex attached B: A proprietary test lamp or two-pole voltage detector C: A voltage stick D: A multimeter
B: A proprietary test lamp or two-pole voltage detector
Which types of fire extinguishers should be used on electrical fires? A: Foam and water B: Carbon dioxide and dry powder C: Dry powder and foam D: Water and carbon dioxide
B: Carbon dioxide and dry powder
Employers are required to provide information to their employees on their health and safety rights and responsibilities and how to get advice by: A: Telling them verbally when they start work for them B: Displaying a poster or giving them leaflets approved by the HSE C: Making them read the company health and safety policy D: E-mailing the information to them
B: Displaying a poster or giving them leaflets approved by the HSE
A residual current device is designed to operate in the event of one of the following: A: Overload B: Earth fault C: Lightning strike on the supply D: Short-circuit
B: Earth fault
The type of accident that kills most construction site workers is: A: Being hit by falling objects B: Falling from heights C: Trench collapses D: Electrical accident
B: Falling from heights
Under RIDDOR, which one of the following must be reported to the enforcing authority? A: Accidents where the injured person wishes to make a claim B: Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes C: All 'near misses' even if no one is hurt D: All accidents causing any injury
B: Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes
What should you do immediately if you get a small cut on a finger whilst at work? A: Carry on working B: Get first-aid C: Ask your employer to report it to the HSE D: Just wash it clean
B: Get first-aid
Question 1.2 Identify one method of enforcing regulations that are available to the Health and Safety Executive: A: Health Notice B: Improvement Notice C: Obstruction Notice D: Increasing insurance premiums
B: Improvement Notice
What must your employer do if the daily personal noise exposure is at or exceeds 85 db(A)? A: Provide hearing protection to those employees who ask for it B: Issue hearing protection to those exposed and ensure that it is worn C: Tell employees to buy their own hearing protection D: Report it to the Health and Safety Executive
B: Issue hearing protection to those exposed and ensure that it is worn
Why should temporary signing be removed when works are complete? A: Not to lose the signs B: It is a legal requirement C: Because they would cause an obstruction D: To reuse signs on new job
B: It is a legal requirement
In an emergency situation at work you should do what? A: Phone the HSE Inspectorate B: Obey the site emergency procedure C: Ensure your work mates are all accounted for D: Leave the site immediately
B: Obey (follow) the site emergency procedure
Which one of the following is classified as a reportable occupational disease under RIDDOR? A: Mental disorder B: Occupational asthma C: Amputation D: Influenza
B: Occupational asthma
Which one of the following must be in a company's written Health and Safety Policy: A: Aims and objectives of the company B: Organisation and arrangements in force for carrying out the health and safety policy C: Name of the Health and Safety Adviser D: Company Director's home address
B: Organisation and arrangements in force for carrying out the health and safety policy
Which of the following items should not be in a first- aid box? A: Safety pins B: Pain killers C: Disposable gloves D: Triangular bandages
B: Pain killers
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of safety signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a prohibited activity, for example "No access for pedestrians"? A: Green and white B: Red, black and white C: Blue and white D: Yellow and black
B: Red, black and white
What tools should be used when digging close to underground services? A: Jack hammer B: Spades and shovels C: Picks and forks D: Hammer and chisel
B: Spades and shovels
If a Health and Safety Executive Inspector issues a "Prohibition Notice", this means that: A: The Site Manager can choose whether or not to ignore the notice B: Specific work activities, highlighted on the notice, must stop C: The HSE must supervise the work covered by the notice D: The HSE must supervise all work from then on
B: Specific work activities, highlighted on the notice, must stop
Other site workers are complaining that you are generating too much dust. What should you do? A: Tell them you have nearly finished B: Stop work and inform your supervisor C: Ignore them - it's none of their business D: Issue the other site workers with dust masks
B: Stop work and inform your supervisor
Which of the following statements is TRUE when an employer issues personal protective equipment (PPE)? A: The employer can charge you for the full cost of it B: The employer cannot charge you for it C: The employer can charge you for up to half the cost of it D: The employer can only charge you for it if you lose or damage it
B: The employer cannot charge you for it
When a person is injured at work, who should enter the details in the accident book? A: The injured person's supervisor B: The injured person or anyone acting for them C: The site manager or engineer D: The site safety manager
B: The injured person or anyone acting for them
Which of the following is NOT a requirement of low voltage safe isolation practice? A: Ensuring that the correct point of isolation is identified B: The person carrying out the work is issued with insulating gloves C: A caution notice should be applied at the point of isolation D: The conductors are proved to be dead at the point of work
B: The person carrying out the work is issued with insulating gloves
While digging a trench, you uncover a length of yellow marker tape at a depth of about 150mm. What does the presence of the marker tape mean? A: The area has a high water-table and precautions must be taken to prevent an in-rush of water B: There is a buried electrical cable and further excavation must be carried out with care C: There is contaminated soil below the level of the marker tape and all excavation must stop D: The excavation has reached a depth where the sides must now be supported
B: There is a buried electrical cable and further excavation must be carried out with care
Employers have to produce a written Health and Safety Policy statement when: A: A contract commences B: They employ five people or more C: The safety representative requests it D: The HSE notifies them
B: They employ five people or more
Question 8.20 What is most commonly used to reduce 230 volts to 110 volts on site?A: Residual current device B: Transformer C: Circuit breaker D: Step-down generator
B: Transformer
Which of the following work procedures on electrical systems will always require a permit-to-work to be issued? A: Dead working on low-voltage systems B: Live working on low-voltage systems C: Dead working on high-voltage systems D: Live working on high-voltage systems
C: Dead working on high-voltage systems
What precaution should you take before adjusting an electrical tool? A: Check the lead is not twisted or knotted B: Wear safety footwear with steel toecaps C: Disconnect from the power source D: Wear the correct personal protective equipment
C: Disconnect from the power source
When using an extension cable reel, which of the following statements is correct? A: Leave as much as possible coiled up on the reel B: Uncoil it fully every time C: Do not exceed the reeled or unreeled rating as appropriate D: Only uncoil what you need
C: Do not exceed the reeled or unreeled rating as appropriate
What is a blue-labelled fire extinguisher filled with? A: Water B: Foam C: Dry powder D: Carbon Dioxide
C: Dry powder
How often should a first-aider qualified in First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) receive retraining? A: Every six months B: Every two years C: Every three years D: Every four years
C: Every three years
What hazard is created when the head of a cold chisel 'mushrooms'? A: Reduced striking area B: Softens the impact C: Flying steel splinters D: Damage to the hammer head
C: Flying steel splinters
Where should you look for Official advice on health and safety matters? A: A set of health and safety guidelines provided by suppliers B: The health and safety rules as laid down by the employer C: Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive D: A professionally approved guide book on regulations
C: Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive
When exposing underground power cables, which method of excavation should you use? A: A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres B: A pickaxe C: Hand digging D: A kango hammer
C: Hand digging
Where is the evidence of an employee's full range of on-site competency held? A: On an ECS HERS Registration Card B: In the results of the ECS Highway Electrical version H&S test C: In a HERS portfolio D: In Training Certificates
C: In a HERS portfolio
If a load has an uneven centre of gravity, how should you lift it? A: Keep the heaviest side of the load away from you B: Keep the heaviest side of the load on the strongest arm C: Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you D: Keep the heaviest side of the load on the weakest arm
C: Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you
Where there has been a major change in a manual handling operation, what should the employer do? A: Monitor the operation being undertaken B: Review the number of people involved C: Review the original risk assessment D: Monitor the cost of change
C: Review the original risk assessment
The probes of voltage detectors and test instruments used on electrical systems should be: A: Manufactured in the UK B: Accompanied by a calibration certificate C: Shaped or have barriers to prevent finger contact with the tips D: Coloured red
C: Shaped or have barriers to prevent finger contact with the tips
What is a HAZARD? A: Where an accident is likely to happen B: An accident waiting to happen C: Something with the potential to cause harm D: The likelihood of something going wrong
C: Something with the potential to cause harm
What happens if a Prohibition Notice is issued by an Inspector of the local authority or the HSE? A: The work in hand can be completed, but no new work started B: The work can continue if adequate safety precautions are put in place C: The work that is subject to the notice must cease D: The work can continue, provided a risk assessment is carried out
C: The work that is subject to the notice must cease (stop)
Optical fibre cable remnants should not be left lying around on site because: A: They can be hot and burn upon contact B: Laser beams still exist in the cut pieces C: They can pierce the skin or eyes D: They are toxic
C: They can pierce the skin or eyes
In normal use, what item of PPE is NOT essential for the operator of a cartridge-operated tool, such as a nail gun? A: Safety eyewear B: Hearing protection C: Wellington boots D: Safety helmet
C: Wellington boots
A working platform used for construction work, and from which a person could fall 2 metres or more, must not be used unless it has been inspected (and a report is subsequently prepared) by a competent person: A: Only after an accident B: That day C: Within the previous seven days D: Within the previous month
C: Within the previous seven days
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a warning, for example "Fork-lift trucks operating"? A: Blue and white B: Green and white C: Yellow and black D: Red and white
C: Yellow and black
Which of the following MUST be recorded in an accident book after you have had an accident? A: Your National Insurance number B: Your date of birth C: Your occupation D: Your phone number
C: Your occupation
Ladders should be set at a slope of approximately: A: 1 out for every 3 up B: 4 out for every 1 up C: 1 out for every 1 up D: 1 out for every 4 up
D: 1 out for every 4 up
What is the recommended limit for a compact load that can be safely carried by a fit, male worker? A: 50kg B: 40kg C: 20kg D: 25kg
D: 25kg
What is an "Improvement Notice"? A: A notice issued by the site principal contractor to tidy up the site B: A notice from the client to the principal contractor to speed up the work C: A notice issued by a Building Control Officer to deepen foundations D: A notice issued by an HSE/local authority Inspector to enforce compliance with health and safety legislation
D: A notice issued by an HSE/local authority Inspector to enforce compliance with health and safety legislation
The minimum traffic management required when attending a short term minor maintenance job in a busy high street is? A: The same as required for a road excavation in the same location B: Nothing other than a flashing beacon on the vehicle C: Temporary traffic signals D: A site specific risk assessment is required
D: A site specific risk assessment is required
What does the sound of a siren on-site normally indicate? A: A fire B: A toxic escape C: An explosion D: An emergency
D: An emergency
Exposure to asbestos fibres may cause which one of the following? A: Dermatitis B: Asthma C: Glandular fever D: Asbestosis
D: Asbestosis
What must be considered first when planning to carry out work in a confined space? A: Has the job been priced properly B: Have the correct tools been arranged C: Has sufficient manpower been allocated D: Can the work be done from the outside
D: Can the work be done from the outside
A black-labelled fire extinguisher contains: A: Dry powder B: Water C: Foam D: Carbon dioxide
D: Carbon dioxide
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of safety signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a safe condition, for example "First Aid kit"? A: Red, black and white B: Blue and white C: Yellow and black D: Green and white
D: Green and white
Test instruments used for working on electrical systems should: A: Be yellow in colour B: Be less than 10 years old C: Have non-insulated test probes D: Have insulated test probes
D: Have insulated (protected) test probes
What do the letters HSE stand for? A: Highly Safe Electrician B: Health and Safety Exercise C: Health and Safety Examiner D: Health and Safety Executive
D: Health and Safety Executive
A ladder giving access to a scaffold can generally be safely used, provided that: A: The foot of the ladder is firmly wedged B: It does not move when you climb up it C: Any broken rungs are clearly marked D: It is tied and extends at least 1 metre above the platform
D: It is tied and extends at least 1 metre above the platform
Who is responsible for signing a Company Safety Policy? A: Site Manager B: Company Safety Officer C: Company Secretary D: Managing Director
D: Managing Director
Under what circumstances do the Work at Height Regulations permit a stepladder to be used on site? A: Never - stepladders are banned B: At any time C: Provided you can't fall 2 metres or more D: Only when a risk assessment shows that safer alternatives have been ruled out and the task is of low risk and of short duration
D: Only when a risk assessment shows that safer alternatives have been ruled out and the task is of low risk and of short duration
The collapse of scaffolding is only notifiable to the enforcing authority as a reportable dangerous occurrence when the scaffolding is which one of the following? A: Over 15 metres in height B: Any height C: Over 10 metres in height D: Over 5 metres in height
D: Over 5 metres in height
In which of the following ways should you wear your safety helmet? A: With the peak raised to deflect falling material B: With the helmet back to front C: With the peak raised to give good vision D: Square on your head, properly adjusted
D: Square on your head, properly adjusted
What is the minimum clearance for equipment to be erected near HV overhead lines? A: 1.5 metres B: 150 metres C: 15 metres D: The minimum clearance to be agreed with the DNO / Electricity Company
D: The minimum clearance to be agreed with the DNO / Electricity Company
The number of toilets provided on site depends on: A: The type of work being completed B: The ratio of male and female workers on site C: The duration of the work on site D: The number of personnel on site
D: The number of personnel on site
Under which of the following circumstances should an accident be recorded in the site's accident book? A: When an accident causes damage to plant or equipment B: Only when a person is injured and will be off work for more than seven days C: When the injury is serious enough for first aid to be needed. D: When an accident causes injury to an employee while at work
D: When an accident causes injury to an employee while at work
What action should you take if a workmate gets electric shock? A: Phone the electricity board immediately B: Dial 999 and ask for the fire brigade C: Cut off the power and call for help D: Try to pull them to safety
C: Cut off the power and call for help
If you have unused material left, what should you do before you consider putting non-hazardous waste items into a skip? A: Make sure there is a label on it B: Put it in a plastic bag and put it in a skip C: Check whether someone else on your team can make use of it D: Weigh it
C: Check whether someone else on your team can make use of it
What is the preferred nominal voltage for portable hand tools on construction sites? A: 12 volts B: 24 volts C: 110 volts D: 230 volts
C: 110 volts
What is the nominal voltage for single phase supplies to highway electrical equipment? A: 110 volts B: 400 volts C: 230 volts D: 600-1000 volts
C: 230 volts
Prior to moving a mobile tower scaffold, the platform height should reduced to a maximum of: A: 2 metres B: 3 metres C: 4 metres D: 5 metres
C: 4 metres
What is the minimum height of the top guard-rail of a scaffold above the edge from which someone is liable to fall? A: 470mm B: 910mm C: 950mm D: 2 metres
C: 950mm
Which of the following statements about asbestos is TRUE? A: Asbestos is not really a hazard to health B: White asbestos is safe to use C: All asbestos can be a hazard to health D: Only brown and blue asbestos are a hazard to health
C: All asbestos can be a hazard to health
Which of the following does NOT cause skin problems? A: Bitumens B: Solvents C: Asbestos D: Epoxy resins
C: Asbestos
Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do? A: Check the headroom B: Weigh the article C: Assess the whole task D: Kick it to see if it is stable
C: Assess the whole task
