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VERIFIED ANSWERS.
What happens if a prohibition notice is issued by a Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
inspector or Local Authority? correct answers The work that is subject to the notice must stop
A single vehicle is carrying out mobile highway works during the day. What must be clearly
displayed on or at the rear of the vehicle? correct answers A keep left or right arrow
Which of the following is the safest place to store oxyacetylene gas welding bottles when
they are not in use? correct answers Outside in a special secure storage compound
Why is temporary continuity bonding carried out before removing and replacing sections of
metallic pipework? correct answers To provide a continuous earth for the pipework
installation
Which three of the following are possible pollution risks that could result from excavation
activities? correct answers Pumping out of silty water, Dust, Contaminated soils
When must you wear hi-vis (high visibility) clothing? correct answers When the need is
identified in the contractor's or your employer's site rules
How can you tell if a product is hazardous? correct answers By warning symbols on the
container or packaging label
What is the main role of the principal designer under the Construction (Design and
Management) Regulations 2015? correct answers To plan, manage, monitor and co-ordinate
the pre-construction phase
When must employers supply personal protective equipment (PPE)? correct answers If it is
needed to provide protection
What illness can be caused by breathing in a dusty atmosphere for long periods of time?
correct answers Occupational asthma
What colour are emergency and safe condition signs, such as fire exit and first aid points?
correct answers Green and white
What should someone working from a cherry picker attach their lanyard to? correct answers
A designated anchorage point inside the platform
What does this sign mean? (Blue circle with person wearing a white helmet) correct answers
Safety helmets must be worn
What are two recommended ways to protect your hearing? correct answers Earplugs, Ear
defenders
How would you expect highly flammable materials to be stored? correct answers In a secure
compound in the open air
, You need to walk past a 360° mobile crane. The crane is operating near a wall. What is the
main danger? correct answers You could be crushed if you walk between the crane and the
wall
You find an unmarked container that you think might contain chemicals. What is the first
thing you should do? correct answers Ensure that it remains undisturbed and report it
A plant refuelling point is to be set up on a new site. Which of the following is the preferred
method of fuel transfer? correct answers Pumped system with a nozzle fitted with an auto
cut-off device
Which of these tools is most likely to cause vibration white finger? correct answers Hammer
drill
What must a travelling first-aid kit not contain? correct answers Tablets or medicines
You are planning a site's power set-up. Which of the following is the most energy efficient?
correct answers A combination of solar power and mains power
From a safety point of view, which of the following should be considered first when deciding
on the number and location of access and egress points to a site? correct answers Access for
the emergency services
In order to carry out a structural inspection a worker needs to wear a full body harness. They
have never used one before. What must happen before they start work? correct answers Their
employer must provide them with information, competent advice and training
Why must you not walk behind a lorry when it is reversing? correct answers The driver is
unlikely to know you are there
What are you liable to pay landfill tax on? correct answers On waste that is landfilled
Which two of the following factors must be considered when providing first-aid facilities on
site? correct answers The hazards, risks and nature of the work carried out, The number of
people expected to be on site at any time
What must all workers do under the regulations for manual handling? correct answers Follow
the requirements of their employer's safe systems of work
To ensure your safety when carrying out an inspection at height, who must erect mobile
tower scaffolds? correct answers To ensure your safety when carrying out an inspection at
height, who must erect mobile tower scaffolds?
Following the removal of asbestos when should a certificate of reoccupation be issued?
correct answers After the completion of licensed asbestos work
In which of the following circumstances would it not be safe to use a cherry picker for
working at height? correct answers When the ground is uneven and sloping
VERIFIED ANSWERS.
What happens if a prohibition notice is issued by a Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
inspector or Local Authority? correct answers The work that is subject to the notice must stop
A single vehicle is carrying out mobile highway works during the day. What must be clearly
displayed on or at the rear of the vehicle? correct answers A keep left or right arrow
Which of the following is the safest place to store oxyacetylene gas welding bottles when
they are not in use? correct answers Outside in a special secure storage compound
Why is temporary continuity bonding carried out before removing and replacing sections of
metallic pipework? correct answers To provide a continuous earth for the pipework
installation
Which three of the following are possible pollution risks that could result from excavation
activities? correct answers Pumping out of silty water, Dust, Contaminated soils
When must you wear hi-vis (high visibility) clothing? correct answers When the need is
identified in the contractor's or your employer's site rules
How can you tell if a product is hazardous? correct answers By warning symbols on the
container or packaging label
What is the main role of the principal designer under the Construction (Design and
Management) Regulations 2015? correct answers To plan, manage, monitor and co-ordinate
the pre-construction phase
When must employers supply personal protective equipment (PPE)? correct answers If it is
needed to provide protection
What illness can be caused by breathing in a dusty atmosphere for long periods of time?
correct answers Occupational asthma
What colour are emergency and safe condition signs, such as fire exit and first aid points?
correct answers Green and white
What should someone working from a cherry picker attach their lanyard to? correct answers
A designated anchorage point inside the platform
What does this sign mean? (Blue circle with person wearing a white helmet) correct answers
Safety helmets must be worn
What are two recommended ways to protect your hearing? correct answers Earplugs, Ear
defenders
How would you expect highly flammable materials to be stored? correct answers In a secure
compound in the open air
, You need to walk past a 360° mobile crane. The crane is operating near a wall. What is the
main danger? correct answers You could be crushed if you walk between the crane and the
wall
You find an unmarked container that you think might contain chemicals. What is the first
thing you should do? correct answers Ensure that it remains undisturbed and report it
A plant refuelling point is to be set up on a new site. Which of the following is the preferred
method of fuel transfer? correct answers Pumped system with a nozzle fitted with an auto
cut-off device
Which of these tools is most likely to cause vibration white finger? correct answers Hammer
drill
What must a travelling first-aid kit not contain? correct answers Tablets or medicines
You are planning a site's power set-up. Which of the following is the most energy efficient?
correct answers A combination of solar power and mains power
From a safety point of view, which of the following should be considered first when deciding
on the number and location of access and egress points to a site? correct answers Access for
the emergency services
In order to carry out a structural inspection a worker needs to wear a full body harness. They
have never used one before. What must happen before they start work? correct answers Their
employer must provide them with information, competent advice and training
Why must you not walk behind a lorry when it is reversing? correct answers The driver is
unlikely to know you are there
What are you liable to pay landfill tax on? correct answers On waste that is landfilled
Which two of the following factors must be considered when providing first-aid facilities on
site? correct answers The hazards, risks and nature of the work carried out, The number of
people expected to be on site at any time
What must all workers do under the regulations for manual handling? correct answers Follow
the requirements of their employer's safe systems of work
To ensure your safety when carrying out an inspection at height, who must erect mobile
tower scaffolds? correct answers To ensure your safety when carrying out an inspection at
height, who must erect mobile tower scaffolds?
Following the removal of asbestos when should a certificate of reoccupation be issued?
correct answers After the completion of licensed asbestos work
In which of the following circumstances would it not be safe to use a cherry picker for
working at height? correct answers When the ground is uneven and sloping
