Mock Exam 1 (Free)
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Question 1 of 49
Which of the following is NOT part of a safe system of work?
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Construction phase plan
Health and safety policy
Permit to work
Professional trust
Question 2 of 49
Work with which of the following materials may require a COSHH assessment?
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Asbestos
Metal
Plastic
Tile
Wood
Question 3 of 49
You cut your hand whilst having lunch on-site. What should you do?
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Report it and seek medical treatment if required
Seek medical treatment, but do not report it
Treat it yourself and carry on - it is not severe enough to affect your ability to work
Treat it yourself and carry on - only accidents happening during work need to be reported
Question 4 of 49
Which of the following best describes a respiratory sensitiser?
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It is a kind of hazardous dust/fume
It is a piece of respiratory protective equipment
It is a prescription device for patients suffering from respiratory disease
It is the person in charge of protecting respiratory health
Question 5 of 49
What are two things you MUST do to avoid an extension reel overheating when in use?
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Do not overload it
Ensure it is at maximum capacity
Ensure it is near a fan
Unwind it fully
Wind it tightly
Question 6 of 49
How often does the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend testing equipment, tools, and leads?
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At the start of every project
Once a week
Once a year
Once every three months
Question 7 of 49
Hearing loss as a result of noise exposure sets in:
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Immediately
Never
Only when a person has pre-existing ear problems
Over a period of time
Question 8 of 49
What TWO steps can you take to limit the risk of developing HAVS when using hand held tools?
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Exercise your hands during break periods
Relax your grip so that most of the work is done by the tool
Rest your hands during break periods
Tighten your grip to reduce the strength of vibration
Question 9 of 49
What hazard is created by too much oxygen in the air?
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Breathing becomes more difficult
Fumes can become more noxious
Injuries are more easily sustained
Items become more flammable
Question 10 of 49
With a mobile access tower, why is it dangerous to install the platform too high?
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Because equipment will be at greater risk of falling
Because the guard rails will not provide adequate protection
Because this increases the harm from falling
Because this makes the structure less stable
Question 11 of 49
When dealing with chemicals, the gloves you wear must be:
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Impervious
Thick
Tightly sealed around the wrist
Waterproof
Question 12 of 49
Which filter grading offers the highest protection?
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FFP1
FFP2
FFP3
FFP4
Question 13 of 49
Asbestos most commonly comes in three types. What types are these?
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Blue, brown, and white
Blue, white, and yellow
Brown, white, and black
White, black, and grey
Question 14 of 49
Wellington boots are a safe way of protecting your skin from burns. This applies to which activity?
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Laying down wet concrete
Sewage works
Using lead paint
Welding
Question 15 of 49
You have a half-finished container of a hazardous substance, and no clear procedure has been defined for disposing of it. What should you do?
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Ask your supervisor or site manager what the safe procedure should be
Dispose of it along with general waste where no procedure has been specified
Leave it in a safe place to be disposed of later
Pour the remainder down the drain
Question 16 of 49
Why is it important to know your limitations?
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Because pushing past them may adversely impact your mental health
Because this will identify areas you need to push yourself harder in
Because you will need this information for performance reviews
It is not important
Question 17 of 49
How might your employer reduce the impact of a physically stressful task?
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Increase the hourly wage for this task
Make shifts longer to get it done as soon as possible
Put workers on rotation
Select the employee who is least likely to suffer physical stress
Question 18 of 49
You are asked to help out on a team lifting. What TWO conditions must apply for you to accept?
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You must be of a similar stature to the rest of the team
You must be on a break
You must be stronger than the rest of the team
You must be trained in team lifting
You must be wearing PPE
Question 19 of 49
Which of the following is advisable when lifting a heavy material?
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Your arms and biceps should be doing most of the work
Your back should be doing most of the work
Your legs and thighs should be doing most of the work
Question 20 of 49
What kind of sign is a white drawing on a red square?
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Fire fighting sign
Hazard sign
Prohibition sign
Warning sign
Question 21 of 49
What does a prohibition sign look like?
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A red circle with a diagonal red cross through it
A red circle with a single diagonal line through it
A red circle with a white drawing
A triangular sign with a red border
Question 22 of 49
Which safety sign should you see on the bottle of a flammable LIQUID?
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Question 23 of 49
What sign may you find, accompanied by explanatory text, where asbestos removal is taking place?
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Question 24 of 49
Who is at risk when vehicles and mobile plants are being moved?
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All of the above
Nearby workers
Operators
Passers by
Question 25 of 49
How often should equipment used for lifting people be THOROUGHLY examined?
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Annually
Every 6 months
Every two years
Only when used for the first time
Question 26 of 49
You spot something on site you think might be an unmarked hazard, but you are not sure - and you are busy. What SHOULD you do?
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Nothing - if it were in fact a hazard, it would have been marked
Report it immediately
Wait for a spare moment, then go and assess the risk
Wait to see if it develops into a clear hazard, then report it
Question 27 of 49
Which of the below is NOT required at site induction?
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Information about how you will be consulted on matters of health and safety
Information about site traffic management
Information about welfare facilities
These should ALL be included in a site induction
Question 28 of 49
If an employee suffers serious injury and is unable to perform in their role for 7 more consecutive days, who must be informed?
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The board of directors
The recruitment team
The site manager
Question 29 of 49
What is the MAIN reason that respiratory hazards are so dangerous?
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You may choke from blocked airways
You may contract a range of illnesses
You may find it harder to communicate
You may lose the ability to talk
Question 30 of 49
Which of the following is TRUE about carbon monoxide?
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It is a common by-product on construction sites. It is harmful in high concentrations.
It is a common by-product on construction sites. It is not dangerous.
It is a rare by-product on construction sites. It is highly dangerous in any concentration.
You will not find carbon monoxide on construction sites.
Question 31 of 49
How can you adapt a dust mask to make it suitable for protecting against hazardous fumes?
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A dust mask is already suitable for protecting against hazardous fumes
Dampen the mask with water
This is not possible
Wear two dust masks
Question 32 of 49
Where should you store petrol for refuelling tools?
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At the site office
At the welfare services
Away from where the work is being done
Where the work is being done
Question 33 of 49
You were told in a briefing that an area requires hearing protection, but when you arrive there is no signage. What should you do?
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Continue without protection
Continue without protection if the noise in the area is tolerable
Wear the protection you were instructed to
Wear the protection you were instructed to in your briefing, and report the lack of signage to your supervisor
Question 34 of 49
If you cannot find an appropriate place to refuel, what TWO measures must be in place when you refill?
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You must be no closer than 10 metres from drains or watercourses
You must catch any spillages by laying an absorbent mat or drip tray underneath
You must cordon off the area
You must keep a record of the incident
You must use a leak-proof siphon
Question 35 of 49
Which ONE of the following may cause low levels of oxygen in an enclosed tank?
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Atmospheric pressure
Convex walls
Moss and algae
Rust
Question 36 of 49
How can you find out a scaffold platform's safe load rating?
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You can check the signage or handover certificate
You can check with the contractor
You can inspect the scaffolding for damage
You can refer to the safe system of work
Question 37 of 49
Which of the following will conduct electricity if it touches or comes close to a power line?
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Crane
Long metal ladder
Piece of scaffolding
Power lines do not conduct electricity to the ground, as they are safely insulated
Question 38 of 49
The fresh air pump in your excavation stops working. What should you do?
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Only remain in the excavation for short periods of time so the air can replenish
Report this to the site manager, but continue working if the risk seems low
Source suitable RPE and continue working
Stop work and report the broken pump so it can be repaired
Question 39 of 49
Many safety signs are likely to indicate areas where you must wear PPE. Which of the following signs is LEAST likely to indicate a situation requiring PPE?
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Question 40 of 49
If working alone, what is ONE extra provision you may be asked to make?
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Always keep a fire extinguisher to hand
Keep detailed personal notes of your activities
Keep in regular remote contact with your supervisor, e.g. through radio
Wear a bodycam
Question 41 of 49
Which fire extinguisher should be used when conducting hot works?
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Never use a fire extinguisher on hot works
One designated for your team and stored at a safe distance from the work area
One specifically designated to your work area and task
The nearest one available in case of emergency
Question 42 of 49
Which of the following is NOT an example of an on-site emergency?
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Chemical spill
Fuel shortage
Significant chemical burns
Workers trapped in a collapsed excavation
Question 43 of 49
After cutting your finger on site, you find there are no dressings in the first aid kit. What should you do?
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Inform the person who manages the kit
Nothing - the person in charge of managing it will be aware
Report it in the accident book
Restock the kit at the next opportunity
Question 44 of 49
Your colleague reports they have 'pizza knee'. What does this mean?
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Pizza knee describes a build-up of fatty tissue around the knee
Pizza knee describes irritant contact dermatitis on the knee
Pizza knee describes patchy discolouration on the knee from kneeling too long
Pizza knee is when a knee has been heavily bruised
Question 45 of 49
What is good practice when it comes to discussing how you are feeling?
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Do it rarely, and do not bother people
Find a loved one, a trusted friend, an independent party, or a professional that you can do this with
Identify the problem before talking about it with somebody
Only discuss matters with a trained professional
Question 46 of 49
What is the best way to manage mental health issues at work?
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Discuss them in confidence with a supervisor or manager
Do not seek support from your employer. as you may lose your job
Find a different job
Self-medicate
Question 47 of 49
You will be lifting a heavy load. Who must help plan out a safe system of work?
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All workers in the area
The Health and Safety Executive
You
Your supervisor
Question 48 of 49
What does this sign indicate?
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Environmentally hazardous substance
Hazardous chemical spill in area
Poisonous wildlife in area
Protected wildlife in area
Question 49 of 49
What is the hand signal for DANGER?
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Two fists raised above your head
Two hands raised to your mouth
Two open-palm hands raised directly up
Two open-palm hands waved above your head