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Health Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Professionals

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You have 45 minutes to answer 50 multiple choice CSCS Health, Safety and Environment Test questions for Managers and Professionals. You need to answer at least 46 out of 50 questions correctly to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. How must highways signs, lights and guarding equipment be properly secured? Give one answer
A By iron weights suspended from the frame by chains or other strong material
B By roping them to concrete blocks or kerb stones
C To prevent them being stolen
D With built-in weights where possible
Correct Answer: D With built-in weights where possible
2. What action should be taken by the contractor if a wire rope sling is defective? Give one answer
A They should not use it and make sure that no-one else can
B They should only use it for small lifts under 1 tonne
C They should only use it for up to half its safe working load
D They should report the defect at the end of the day
Correct Answer: A They should not use it and make sure that no-one else can
3. Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, which two of the following must you ensure workers have received before they start working on site? Give two answers
A A suitable site induction that is specific to the site and to their work
B Confirmation of their working hours and rest breaks
C Details of the client brief and project expectations
D Details of the designer's plan of work
E Information about relevant hazards and control measures
Correct Answer: A A suitable site induction that is specific to the site and to their work, E Information about relevant hazards and control measures
4. What has to be displayed on a construction site where a project is notifiable under the requirements of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015? Give one answer
A A statement by the client
B Form F10 or a notice carrying the specified information
C Notice of application to erect hoardings
D Notice of the principal contractor's health and safety policy
Correct Answer: B Form F10 or a notice carrying the specified information
5. When do the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 require a supported or battered excavation to be inspected? Give one answer
A At the start of the shift
B Every seven days
C Once a month
D When it is more than 2 m deep
Correct Answer: A At the start of the shift
6. Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, how long must you keep inspection records? Give one answer
A For one week on site, before sending them to head office
B For three months after the inspection has been carried out
C Until the project is completed
D Until the project is completed and then for three months
Correct Answer: D Until the project is completed and then for three months
7. Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, what must be recorded in writing before any demolition or dismantling begins? Give one answer
A The arrangements for carrying out the demolition or dismantling
B The demolition or dismantling specification
C The pre-tender demolition or dismantling health and safety plan
D The revised information for the health and safety file
Correct Answer: A The arrangements for carrying out the demolition or dismantling
8. The future use or energy performance of a building or structure can be affected if it is not built correctly. You notice a detail can't be built as it has been designed. What should you do ? Give one answer
A Instruct the tradesperson to build the detail as best they can
B Make sure the issue is raised with the person responsible for the design
C Substitute the detail with components which could work without consulting the person responsible for the design.
D Use your experience and build it as you think it should be done
Correct Answer: B Make sure the issue is raised with the person responsible for the design
9. You are aware that a job has resulted in some plasterboard off-cuts. Can these go in with the general waste? Give one answer
A No, because plasterboard is hazardous waste
B No, because plasterboard should not be mixed with other wastes
C Yes, because plasterboard is not hazardous waste
D Yes, because the boards will only be a small proportion of the skip content
Correct Answer: B No, because plasterboard should not be mixed with other wastes
10. You are arranging for an inspection in a confined space to be carried out. Which are the two most important safety requirements? Give two answers
A Completing a permit to work form
B Ensuring that a safe system of work has been identified and is followed
C Entering slowly and breathing shallowly until you are sure the air is good to breathe
D Informing your office before entering
E Making sure that emergency rescue arrangements are in place
Correct Answer: B Ensuring that a safe system of work has been identified and is followed, E Making sure that emergency rescue arrangements are in place
11. You become aware that an active bird's nest has been destroyed on your site. Which of the following is a possible outcome? Give one answer
A A caution or prosecution by the police wildlife crimes officer
B A prohibition notice issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
C A visit from an RSPCA inspector
D Prosecution by the RSPB
Correct Answer: A A caution or prosecution by the police wildlife crimes officer
12. What should you do if you see a large volume of material stored under a tree? Give one answer
A Ensure that the material is removed and tree protection fencing is placed around the tree to prevent further damage
B Ensure that the material is removed if the tree looks damaged
C Ensure that the tree is watered regularly until the materials are removed
D Nothing, materials can be stored anywhere
Correct Answer: A Ensure that the material is removed and tree protection fencing is placed around the tree to prevent further damage
13. You are in a deep trench and start to feel dizzy. What is the first thing you should do? Give one answer
A Ask others if they feel dizzy. If they don't then carry on for five minutes
B Have a drink, it's the first sign of dehydration
C Make sure that you and any others get out quickly and report it
D Sit down, put your head between your knees and take deep breaths to get some oxygen back into your system
Correct Answer: C Make sure that you and any others get out quickly and report it
14. What should you do if you are in a confined space when the gas alarm sounds? Give one answer
A Carry on working but do not use electrical tools
B Carry on working but take plenty of breaks in the fresh air
C Get out of the confined space immediately
D Switch off the alarm
Correct Answer: C Get out of the confined space immediately
15. When work is being carried out above public areas what should be your first consideration? Give one answer
A To let the public know what you are doing
B To minimise the number of people below at any one time
C To provide alternative routes for the public and keep them away from the area
D To provide netting to prevent falling objects
Correct Answer: C To provide alternative routes for the public and keep them away from the area
16. You are working at height taking site measurements, but the securing cord for a safety net is in your way. What should you do? Give one answer
A Leave the cord alone and report the problem to the contractor
B Tell the contractor that you are going to untie the cord
C Untie the cord, but ask the contractor to re-tie it when you have finished
D Untie the cord, carry out your work and tie it up again
Correct Answer: A Leave the cord alone and report the problem to the contractor
17. While carrying out a site visit you see someone who is working above a damaged safety net system. What should you do? Give one answer
A Ask them to go and see if they can get hold of a harness and lanyard
B Ask them to stop work and report it to the site manager
C Ask them to tie the damaged edges together using the net test cords
D Ask them to work somewhere away from the damaged area of net
Correct Answer: B Ask them to stop work and report it to the site manager
18. Under the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations, what is the minimum width of a working platform? Give one answer
A Four scaffold boards wide
B Suitable and sufficient for the job in hand
C Three scaffold boards wide
D Two scaffold boards wide
Correct Answer: B Suitable and sufficient for the job in hand
19. What is the most effective method of preventing workers from falling from height while carrying out construction and maintenance work? Give one answer
A Educate the workforce to be more careful while working at height
B Ensure that design and construction solutions eliminate the need for working at height
C Ensure that details of risky operations are included in the construction phase health and safety plan
D Leave the decisions on how to work at height to the principal contractor
Correct Answer: B Ensure that design and construction solutions eliminate the need for working at height
20. What is the best way to make sure that a ladder is secure and won't slip? Give one answer
A Ask for the bottom of the ladder to be wedged with blocks of wood
B Ask someone to stand with their foot on the bottom rung
C Ensure that it is tied at the top
D Tie it at the bottom
Correct Answer: C Ensure that it is tied at the top
21. When using a leaning ladder what should the slope or angle of the ladder be? Give one answer
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: C
22. How would you expect a well-organised site to keep pedestrians away from traffic routes? Give one answer
A The plant operators will be given strict instructions on which route they must take
B The site manager will direct all pedestrians away from traffic routes
C The traffic routes will be shown on the site notice or hazard board
D There will be physical barriers between traffic and pedestrian routes
Correct Answer: D There will be physical barriers between traffic and pedestrian routes
23. Which of these would you not expect to see if site transport is well organised? Give one answer
A Barriers to keep pedestrians away from mobile plant and vehicles
B One-way systems
C Pedestrians and mobile plant using the same routes
D Speed limits
Correct Answer: C Pedestrians and mobile plant using the same routes
24. When can a mobile plant operator let people ride in, or on, the machine? Give one answer
A At any time
B Only if it is designed to carry passengers
C Only if it is raining
D Only if they have a long way to go
Correct Answer: B Only if it is designed to carry passengers
25. What are two common fire risks on construction sites? Give two answers
A 110 volt extension reels
B 230 volt power tools
C Poor housekeeping and build up of waste
D Timber racks
E Uncontrolled hot works
Correct Answer: C Poor housekeeping and build up of waste, E Uncontrolled hot works
26. You are inspecting a site where there are overhead electric cables. What two arrangements should a contractor have in place to alert those on site to the presence of the cables ? Give two answers
A Gates
B Barriers and height restriction goalposts
C Scaffolding fan
D Traffic lights
E Warning signs
Correct Answer: A Gates, E Warning signs
27. What do a yellow plug and a yellow supply cable fitted to an electrical hand tool indicate? Give one answer
A It shows that the tool has been PAT tested within the past 12 months
B It shows that the tool is waterproof and can be used outdoors in wet conditions
C It shows that the tool runs off a 110 volt supply
D It shows that the tool runs off a 230 volt supply and should not be used on site
Correct Answer: C It shows that the tool runs off a 110 volt supply
28. Which two extinguishers should not be used on electrical fires? Give two answers
A
B
C
D
Correct Answer: C , D
29. What does it mean if you see frost around the valve on a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder? Give one answer
A The cylinder is full
B The cylinder is nearly empty
C The valve is leaking
D You must lay the cylinder on its side
Correct Answer: C The valve is leaking
30. For safety reasons how should you store or use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders used for heating the site cabin? Give one answer
A They must be connected to the heat source by flexible rubber tubing
B They must be located inside the cabin but away from the heat source
C They must be located outside the cabin
D They must be lying on their side
Correct Answer: C They must be located outside the cabin
31. What does this sign mean? Give one answer
A Safety gloves do not need to be worn
B Safety gloves must be worn
C You must carry safety gloves at all times
D You must carry safety gloves at all times
Correct Answer: B Safety gloves must be worn
32. What is the colour of an acetylene cylinder? Give one answer
A Black
B Green
C Maroon
D Orange
Correct Answer: C Maroon
33. A worker has been asked to move a load that might be too heavy for them. They cannot divide it into smaller parts and there is no-one to help them. What should you do? Give one answer
A Ask another worker to get a forklift truck
B Make sure that they do not move the load until a safe method is identified
C Tell them to lift and move the load quickly to avoid injuring themselves
D Tell them to try to lift it using the correct lifting methods
Correct Answer: B Make sure that they do not move the load until a safe method is identified
34. Which of the following provides health and safety information about a hazardous substance? Give one answer
A The COSHH assessment
B The delivery note
C The manual handling assessment
D The site diary
Correct Answer: A The COSHH assessment
35. If you see this label on a substance what should you do? Give one answer
A Do not use it as the substance is poisonous
B Find out what hand cleaner you will need as the substance will not wash off easily
C Find out what protection you need as the substance is corrosive and can damage your skin upon contact
D Wash your hands after you have used the substance
Correct Answer: C Find out what protection you need as the substance is corrosive and can damage your skin upon contact
36. What should you do if a worker needs to wear ear defenders but an ear pad is missing from one of the shells? Give one answer
A Tell them not to wear them, and to work without any hearing protection
B Tell them they cannot work in any noisy area until they are replaced
C Tell them to put them on and go on to site with them as they are
D Tell them to take an ear pad from another set of ear defenders
Correct Answer: B Tell them they cannot work in any noisy area until they are replaced
37. Which one of these is not a primary purpose of an asbestos survey? Give one answer
A To assist in the management of any asbestos in a building
B To estimate how much it would cost to remove any asbestos
C To identify all asbestos materials that need to be removed before demolition or refurbishment work
D To provide accurate information on the location, amount and condition of asbestos materials
Correct Answer: B To estimate how much it would cost to remove any asbestos
38. What does wearing hearing protection do? Give one answer
A Makes you hear better
B Reduces damaging noise to an acceptable level
C Repairs your hearing if it is damaged
D Stops you hearing all noise
Correct Answer: B Reduces damaging noise to an acceptable level
39. Where are workers likely to breathe in the highest quantities of dust when drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding? Give one answer
A In a large indoor space
B In a small room
C Outside on a still day
D Outside on a windy day
Correct Answer: B In a small room
40. What is the first thing you should do if you find an injured person? Give one answer
A Ask the injured person what happened
B Check that you are not in any danger before you check the injured person
C Move the injured person to a safe place
D Tell the site manager
Correct Answer: B Check that you are not in any danger before you check the injured person
41. What is the best thing to do if someone burns their hand? Give one answer
A Tell them to carry on working to exercise the hand
B Tell them to put the hand into cold water or under a cold running tap
C Tell them to rub barrier cream or Vaseline into the burn
D Tell them to wrap a handkerchief around the burn
Correct Answer: B Tell them to put the hand into cold water or under a cold running tap
42. How do workers find out what to do if they are injured on site? Give one answer
A By asking someone on site
B By attending a first-aid course
C By looking for the first-aid sign
D It should be included at site induction
Correct Answer: D It should be included at site induction
43. If someone is in contact with a live cable, what should you do first? Give one answer
A Dial 999 and ask for an ambulance
B Phone the electricity company
C Pull them away from the cable
D Switch off the power and call for help
Correct Answer: D Switch off the power and call for help
44. The legionella bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease are most likely to be found in which of the following? Give one answer
A A WC toilet pan
B A boiler operating at a temperature of 80°C
C A cold water storage cistern containing water at 10°C
D An infrequently used shower hose outlet
Correct Answer: D An infrequently used shower hose outlet
45. What is the purpose of using a permit-to-work system? Give one answer
A To enable tools and equipment to be properly checked before work starts
B To ensure that the job is being carried out properly
C To ensure that the job is carried out by the easiest method
D control work to prevent a major accident
Correct Answer: D control work to prevent a major accident
46. On visiting a site you notice that it is next to a primary school. What is likely to be the most effective way of keeping children off construction sites? Give one answer
A Erecting security fencing or hoarding and keeping all entrance gates closed
B Giving safety talks to the local schools and youth clubs
C Putting up 'keep out' posters
D Sending a flyer to local households telling them to keep their children off site
Correct Answer: A Erecting security fencing or hoarding and keeping all entrance gates closed
47. What does the word hazard mean? Give one answer
A A type of barrier or machine guard
B Anything that has the potential to cause harm or damage
C The level of risk on site
D The likelihood that something might happen
Correct Answer: B Anything that has the potential to cause harm or damage
48. Why may a young person be more at risk of having accidents? Give one answer
A Legislation does not apply to anyone under 18 years of age
B There is no legal duty to provide them with personal protective equipment (PPE)
C They are usually left to work alone to gain experience
D They have less experience and may not recognise danger or understand what could go wrong
Correct Answer: D They have less experience and may not recognise danger or understand what could go wrong
49. ERIC is a summary of the general principles of prevention when developing safe methods of work. What does it stand for? Give one answer
A Educate, reduce, isolate, control
B Eliminate, reduce, isolate, control
C Employ, reduce, isolate, control
D Ensure, reduce, isolate, control
Correct Answer: B Eliminate, reduce, isolate, control
50. Why should all employees be able to view the company health and safety policy? Give one answer
A It contains the contents of the risk assessments
B It tells them how health and safety is managed within their organisation
C It tells them how to do their job safely
D It tells them how to use tools and equipment safely
Correct Answer: B It tells them how health and safety is managed within their organisation