1.What is the significance of a prohibition notice that is given to a particular work site? a. The site will need to be reviewed for safety features b. Only a skilled crew is allowed to continue working c. All personnel must immediately stop working d. A on-site supervisor has been fined due to a lack of safety protocol 2. What is considered a safe voltage when using electrical equipment on a construction site? a. 115 volts b. 220 volts c.240 volts d.110 volts 3. If a worker is uncomfortable climbing to a certain height on a specific type of ladder, he or she should: a. Change the ladder b. Notify the site supervisor c. Ask for someone else to foot the ladder d. Only climb up to a comfortable height 4. Disposable ear plugs are essential when working in loud environments. How many times can a disposable ear plug safely be worn? a. Only once b. Twice c. Three times if they are cleaned after d. As long as the sound is inhibited, they can be used indefinitely 5. What does the colour blue on a fire extinguisher indicate? a. Water b. Halogen c. Dry Powder d. Carbon dioxide 6. If a fire is encountered on the work site, where must all workers assemble? a. All employees must vacate the premises and head to the nearest source of water b. The designated fire assembly point c. Workers must remain on the site unless they are in immediate physical danger d. Workers must immediately find their supervisor for further instructions 7. What does a red and white sign displaying a finger pressing a button next to a fire represent? a. The location of the fire alarm b. The location of the fire assembly point c. The location of the fire extinguisher d. None of the above 8. A co-worker is dizzy and complains of feeling faint. What is the appropriate action to take? a. Have someone contact emergency services b. Remove them from the sun into a cooler environment c. Give them any appropriate medication they may need to take d. Have them lie down in a comfortable position 9. What type of fire extinguisher should be used to douse a fuelbased fire? a. Wet chemical b. Foam c. Water d. Carbon Dioxide 10. Equipment that has been issued a prohibition notice must be: a. Operated by approved personnel b. Operated by senior staff only c. Cease to be operated until checked for safety d. Discarded immediately 1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a 5. c 6. b 7. a 8. a 9. b 10. C Protection against falling debris from above 4. Which of these items would not need to undergo a PAT test in the workplace? a. A ladder should always be painted to avoid excess wear and tear . Five employees b. All listed voltages can cause death 2. What purpose does a steel toe serve in a work boot? a. Portable Application Test 3. 480 volts d. When referring to ladders. The steel will keep the foot more aerated than a normal boot d. Ten employees c. A plug-in battery charger 6. First aid boxes are provided at the employer’s discretion 5. 220 volts c. Portable Appliance Test b. Which voltage can cause severe injury or death? a. Professional Appliance Test c. A television d. Increased traction when working from heights b. Fibreglass ladders can help lessen the chances of electrical grounding d. which out of these four statements is not true? a. First aid boxes are required regardless of the number of employees d. A first aid box is designed to be used on a site that contains more than: a. A battery operated drill b. What does the term PAT signify when referred to in the construction industry? a. Professional Aptitude Test d. Three points of contact need to be maintained when using a ladder c. 110 volts b. ladder needs to be footed for angles less than seventy-five degrees b. A coffee machine c. Increased comfort c.1. 7. For safety purposes. Insurance reasons dictate that all incidents be reported b. 75° c. To reduce the risk of slips and falls c. There is no effect 8. Which condition is most likely if someone’s body comes into contact with wet cement? a. Those resulting in minor injuries do not d. 25° d. Accountability needs to be firmly established c. 40° 9. All of the above 10. what is the optimal ladder angle when placed against the wall from the ground? a. To protect the environment d. What is the primary reason that employees must report any and all accidents that occur on the job site? a. Chemical burns b. To deter rodents and other such animals b. Only major accidents need to be reported. Temporary hair loss around the area of contact d. Internal bleeding c. Why does a work environment need to be kept clean? a. Employers and employees can learn from the incident 1-d 2-a 3-d 4-c 5-a 6-d 7-a 8-b 9-d 10-d . 45° b. When are the rules regarding health and safety normally discussed? a. the notice is only for a specific employee c. Carry on working and report it later d. Nothing. Wet chemical d. Dry powder b. After your first shift b. Wear adequate hearing protection c. Work quickly and exit the area to avoid hearing damage 2. Green safety signs signify: a. A hazard d. what should you do? a. Report the notice to your supervisor at the end of your shift 6. Avoid speaking to others. Immediately remove the cord from the water c. Safe conditions c. At the site induction d. as they may become distracted d. Cease using the device until it has passed a safety inspection d. Carbon Dioxide 5. continue to use it b. Cease using loud equipment and machinery b.1. Avoid the area completely . Water c. An employee must do something b. What would you do if you notice a live electrical wire fall into a puddle of water? a. As soon as your first task is assigned 3. Equipment being used has recently been served a prohibition notice? If you are using this equipment. After the first full week of work c. If the device seems to be working properly. Notify others nearby b. What must do when working in a hearing protection zone? a. Fire alarm point 4. Which type of extinguisher should be used on class F fires? a. All relevant health and safety rules are discussed b. It provides the opportunity to meet all managers and supervisors 9.7. Write to the HSE 1-b 2-c 3-b 4-c 5-c 6-a 7-a 8-a 9-a 10-b . Home or domestic use b. To make certain that all are accounted for in the event of an emergency b. Working hours need to be recorded by the HSE c. you feel that some of the safety measures may be outdated. They are designed to be used with jobs where bucket lifts are not possible d. They are to be used with jobs that have heights greater than 30 feet c. What are Class Three ladders designed for? a. Why is a site induction important? a. After working on a site for a number of months. What should you do? a. There is nothing that you are able to do d. First aid packs are distributed d. Consult your supervisor accordingly c. Why must workers sign in when entering a site? a. It is not compulsory to sign in 8. To make certain that the correct number of hours are being worked d. Workers can determine the best way to perform their job c. Building site purposes 10. Speak to other coworkers regarding this concern b. 3 b. The side effects of manual handling can go undetected for years c. You’re in a restricted zone 6. What do cream fire extinguishers contain? a. a. A hazard is present b. When using a ladder you should always enure that you have at least ____ points of contact. Back braces are designed to increase the amount of weight you can carry b. a. 2 c. Manual handling should be avoided if you can use mechanical lifting aide d. When the safety of a co-worker is threatened c. All of the above 2. 4 d. Carbon dioxide b. Blue and white health and safety signs mean: a. Dry powder d. When the safety of a third party is threatened d. Slightly hot . The nozzle of a CO2 fire extinguisher is well known for becoming ___ after use. Wearing a back brace eliminates all risk of injury 5. 1 4. Very hot b. Water c. Foam 3.1. An action is mandatory c. When your personal safety is threatened b. All of the following statements about manual handling are true EXCEPT: Choose 2 answers a. It prohibits you from performing a specific task d. When should you report a health and safety concern to your supervisor? a. a 4. 3 c. What type of health and safety signs are triangular? a. Mandatory c. what should you do? a. b 6. 4 d. Which of these two types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces? Choose 2 answers a. If you’re the first person to discover a fire. d 3. 2 b. c and d 10. Prohibition b. Activate the fire alarm c. b 9. d. Very cold d. Head to your locker and get your personal items d. Carbon dioxide d. Foam c. Leave the building immediately b. Hazard d. 5 8. c 7. c 2. No smoking signs 1. a and d 5. Pick up a fire extinguisher and tackle the fire 9. How many basic elements does a fire need to thrive? a.c. Slightly cold 7. . b 8. Water b. Dry powder 10. Your supervisor b. A near miss can be described as: a. It tells you who is in charge of health and safety on your site b. Which of these best describes a “tool box talk”? a. Raise your concerns with your supervisor d. It’s a detailed guide on how to store your tools safely b. After working a few months on a building site you realize that the safety rules explained at your site induction are outdated. An accident that resulted in time off from work b. It provides in depth statistics of all recorded accidents c. Your site manager d. The responsibility of managing health and safety on a construction site belongs to: a. Create and implement your own safety rules 6. Your health and safety rep c. Ask your colleagues for their opinion and follow their recommendations c. All of the following are true about ladders EXCEPT: (choose 2 answers) .1. The HSE 5. It’s a guide that explains the benefits of choosing the right tools for a job 2. what should you do? a. It identifies hazards and provides a safe method for carrying out a task d. It’s a guide that outlines the tools approved for use on site d. It’s a short discussion on a specific health and safety topic c. What’s the main purpose of a risk assessment? a. It tells you the location of all safety equipment 4. A minor accident which could have been avoided c. An accident which was narrowly avoided d. A minor accident that was unreported 3. Carry on working as site safety is not your responsibility b. Which type of fire extinguisher should be your SECOND option for tackling electrical fires? a. a.a. Reporting of diseases and dangerous occurrences in the workplace c. Dry powder d. b 2. b. c 8. When using a ladder you should always maintain 3 points of contact with the ladder d. Class 3 ladders are meant for domestic use b. Whether or not the path is clear and hazard free c. c 3. All of the above 9. c 5. Safe use of chemicals in the workplace b. It tells you how to carry out a task safely d. Maintaining a clean working environment helps to: (choose 3 answers) a. Two people can work on the same ladder as long as the supervisor approves 7. RIDDOR is a health and safety term related to: a. d . CO2 8. Ladders should be painted to prevent wear and tear c. The weight and dimensions of the object d. The distance you need to travel b. Proper manual handling techniques in the workplace 10. Water c. Reduce the impact on the environment 1. Which of these should you consider before carrying a load? a. Eliminate the cost of hiring cleaners d. c 6. Reduce slips. Prevent animals from entering the site and spreading diseases c. b 10. Wet chemical e. trips and falls b. c 4. Foam b. b and d 7. d 9. An accident that was narrowly avoided c. Ask your health and safety rep at the end of your shift d. An accident which has gone unreported b. The responsibility of reporting unsafe working conditions on a building site is the responsibility of: a. What should you do if you’re unclear about a particular topic discussed during your site induction? a. Your health and safety rep c. Everyone on site 2. Everyone who will be on the site d. An accident which has lead to time off work d. Supervisors only c. Managers only b. Identify the cause of the accident so as to avoid similar accidents in the future c. Cleaners only 4. An HSE inspector d. An accident which has lead to death 5. Try to figure it out later 3. Find the person responsible for the accident b. Ask your colleague at the end of your shift b.1. Ask the presenter to explain further c. Identify the cause of the accident for insurance purposes . Which of these statements best describes a near miss? a. Site inductions should be attended by: a. Your supervisor b. The Main reason for carrying out an accident investigation is to: a. Nothing. C 4. The hazards involved in a particular job and a safe method of carrying out that task b. B 7. B 5. Your employer c. Keep quiet and try to protect your colleague d. A 9. Say nothing it’s his job to report his near miss 1. Say nothing as it might get him trouble d. What should you do if you are witness to an accident on site? a. Report it to your supervisor c. Nothing. A short guide on where to buy the best tools c. A short discussion on how to safely store your tools d. The total amount of employees on site d. the person involved needs to report it b. Your worksite security 8. Ask him to be careful next time b. A short health and safety discussion on a specific safety topic b. A 10. B .d. what should you do? a. Report it to your supervisor c. D 2. The police b. Serious accidents should be reported to: a. B 8. Which of these best describes a tool box talk? a. Your contracted working hours 9. Your friend was just involved in a near miss. A short discussion on the specific types of tools you’ll need to work with 10. health and safety issues should be left to management only 7. Find out the cost of the accident 6. The correct procedure for reporting accidents in your workplace c. B 3. An HSE inspector d. What does a risk assessment tell you? a. B 6. It allows you to carry out fire drills onsite Answer: A 5. Go to the site manager’s office and tell him what’s happening c. Tackle the fire yourself d. Dry Powder c. Activate the fire alarm b. Go to your designated fire assembly point d. Grab all your tools and belongs and leave the area c. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) b. Which of these fire extinguishers should not be used on electrical fires? (Choose 2 answers) a. What does a hot permit allow you to do? a. Foam Answers: C and D .1. Run away from the fire and go home Answer: A 3. Go to you supervisor’s office and tell him what’s happening b. Water d. It’s an area you must avoid if there’s a fire Answer: C 2. The designated place where fire extinguishers are kept b. Go to the canteen and await further instructions Answer: C 4. It allows you to start fires on a worksite d. What’s the first thing you should do if you discover a fire onsite? a. Where should you go if you hear the fire alarm? a. It’s an area that has a potential fire risk c. Which of these best describes a fire assembly point? a. It’s the area you should assemble if there’s a fire d. It allows you to work in extreme temperatures c. It allows you to carry out work which could start a fire b. ) d. kerosene etc) b. CO2 fire extinguishers c. paper. plastics and other solid materials d. Fire extinguishers which contain water will display a band of what colour? A. kerosene etc. Class A fires are fires fuelled by what type of materials? a. Which two types of fire extinguishers should you avoid using in confined spaces with little or no ventilation? (Choose 2 answers) a. textile and solid materials b. Flammable gases (propane. butane etc. Blue b. Electrical fires Answer: B 8. Only a health and safety rep can activate a fire alarm d. Yellow Answer: B 12. Who is allowed to activate a fire alarm onsite? a. Wood. Only a supervisor can activate a fire alarm c. Anyone who discovers a fire can activate a fire alarm Answer: D 11. Only a manager can activate a fire alarm b.6. Foam fire extinguishers b. Red . Water fire extinguishers Answers: B and C 10. Live electrical equipment c. Blue b. Cooking oils Answer: C 9. Class F fires c. Live electrical equipment c. Dry powder fire extinguishers d. Fire extinguishers which contain carbon dioxide will display a band of what colour? a. Flammable liquids (gasoline. Black d. Class D fires d. Red c. Wood.) Answer: A 7. Flammable liquids (gasoline. Wet chemical fire extinguishers were designed to tackle what class of fire: a. Class B fires b. Water fire extinguishers should only be used on fires fuelled by: a. paper. Black c. What should you do if you discover a fire but you’re not trained to use a fire extinguisher? a.d. Try to tackle the fire and if you can’t control it then raise the alarm d. Fire extinguishers which contain foam will display a band of what colour? a. Black Answer: A 14. Blue c. Slightly warm Answer: C 15. Try to tackle the fire and if you can’t put it out grab your belongings and leave the building Answer: A . Very cold d. Raise the alarm then tackle the fire c. Very hot b. After using a CO2 fire extinguisher the nozzle tends to get: a. Warm c. Raise the alarm then go to your fire assembly point b. Cream Answer: B 13. Cream b. Red d. Stop using the trolley and carry the load the remaining distance b. What should you do if a load is too heavy for you to move on your own. Do not attempt to move the load unless you find a safe way of moving it d. What should you do if the trolley you’re using gets damaged and one of its wheels fall off? a. Place the load on your shoulders and carry it quickly to avoid injury b. Drag the trolley yourself d. The size and shape of the load c. All of the above 2. What should you do if you need to move items which are too heavy to carry in a single load? .1. Find another way to move the load 3. Get a colleague to help you drag the trolley the remaining distance c. The best way of gripping the load d. there’s no colleagues around to help you and the load cannot be divided into smaller parts? a. Drag the load on the ground 4. The weight of the load b. Use a fork-lift truck even though you’re not trained to use one c. Which of these should you stop and think about before attempting to lift a load? a. Place the item/s on your shoulder and run down the slope to finish quickly 8. all the weight of the load is carried by the wheelbarrow b. Is using a wheelbarrow to carry a load considered as manual handling? a. Carry on lifting the load because its so large that everyone will see you approaching 6. Yes. unless the wheelbarrow gets a flat tyre d. Your health and safety rep c. What should you do if you need to lift a load which blocks your front view? a. No. Your site manager b. Roll the item/s down the slope b. You d. Ask your colleagues to help you b. Your supervisor 7. Which part of your body are you most like to injure if you lift heay loads? . All of the Above 5. What should you do if you need to carry a load down a steep slope? a. Ask a colleague to walk beside you and give instructions c. you are still handling the load manually 9.a. No. but only if you need to place items in and out of the wheelbarrow c. Yes. Place the item/s on your shoulders and take it down c. Ask a colleague to walk in front of you and warn others that you’re approaching d. Divide the items and move them in smaller loads c. Stop and assess if it’s safe to carry the item/s down the slope d. Ask a colleague to help carry the load and ensure you both can see ahead b. Try to find a lifting aid such as a wheelbarrow or trolley d. The maximum weight you can carry should be decided by : a. Feet slightly apart. Ignore the current method and carry on with your own method b. Your back b. Before attempting to lift a heavy load you should always try to: a. Feet close as possible. legs bent and back bent d. away from your body d.a. Carry on with the job and if you feel pain then tell your supervisor c. legs straight and back bent b. How should you pick up a load which is heavier on one side ? . What should you do if a previous back injury is affecting the job you’re currently doing? a. Ignore the problem and wait for it to go away d. Feet slightly apart. Explain the situation to your supervisor before starting the job b. Feet as wide as possible. legs straight and back bent c. What should you do if you discover a better way of lifting a load than the method currently in place? a. How should you position yourself if you need to lift a load from the ground? a. Your knees d. Your legs 10. one leg slightly forward and knees bent 14. Carry the load at arms length. Your neck c. Use lifting equipment or divide the load into smaller and manageable loads c. Carry on using the method in place and forget about our idea 11. Ask your colleagues if they think it’s a good idea and if they agree do it your way c. Drag the load along the ground 13. Make sure your feet are placed as close as possible b. Use a back brace and carry on with the job 12. Discuss your idea with your supervisor d. Ensure the heavier side is towards you b.D 9. If you need to move a load while sitting you should always remember that: a.D 5.A 12. A 15. It doesn’t matter as you can move the same amount if you’re sitting d.D 3.C 7. You can move more weight than normal if you’re sitting b.A 6.C 8. You can move less weight than normal if you’re sitting c.a. Ensure the heavier side is away from you c. B 13.C 11.D 2.C 4. Do not attempt to lift a load which has its weight distributed unevenly 15. B . D 14.A 10. You can move twice the amount if you’re sitting 1. It doesn’t matter which side is where d.