Respiratory risks CITB HS&E test for operatives and specialists
Exam with complete Solution
1. If using on-tool extraction to control dust from a power tool it is important to check that:
A) the extraction unit is the correct type
B) the extraction filters are clear and the unit is extracting dust
C) you are using the power tool correctly
D) all of these answers: D
2. When drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding you can breathe in high levels of harmful dust. These levels are likely to be
highest when working:
A) outside on a still day
B) outside on a windy day
C) in a small room
D) in a large indoor space: C
3. You have finished your work and need to sweep up the dust created. What should you do?
A) Dampen down the area
B) Make sure there is plenty of ventilation
C) Put your protective mask back on
D) All of these answers: D
4. You are using water as part of dust control and run out. Should you:
A) carry on as you have nearly finished
B) stop and refill with water
C) ask everyone to clear the area and then carry on
D) carry on but get someone to sweep up afterwards: B
5. When using power tools it is important to:
A) stop dust getting into the air
B) stand downwind of any dust
C) do the work quickly to limit dust exposure
D) only undertake the work during damp or wet weather: A
6. You have been asked to do some work that will create dust.What should you do?
A) You should not do the work. Dust is highly dangerous
B) Use equipment that will eliminate or reduce the amount of dust whilst wearing correct personal protective
equipment (PPE)
C) Start work - no controls are needed as it's only dust
D) Work for short periods at a time: B
7. When using water to keep dust down when cutting you must ensure:
A) there is as much water as possible
B) the water flow is correctly adjusted
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Exam with complete Solution
1. If using on-tool extraction to control dust from a power tool it is important to check that:
A) the extraction unit is the correct type
B) the extraction filters are clear and the unit is extracting dust
C) you are using the power tool correctly
D) all of these answers: D
2. When drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding you can breathe in high levels of harmful dust. These levels are likely to be
highest when working:
A) outside on a still day
B) outside on a windy day
C) in a small room
D) in a large indoor space: C
3. You have finished your work and need to sweep up the dust created. What should you do?
A) Dampen down the area
B) Make sure there is plenty of ventilation
C) Put your protective mask back on
D) All of these answers: D
4. You are using water as part of dust control and run out. Should you:
A) carry on as you have nearly finished
B) stop and refill with water
C) ask everyone to clear the area and then carry on
D) carry on but get someone to sweep up afterwards: B
5. When using power tools it is important to:
A) stop dust getting into the air
B) stand downwind of any dust
C) do the work quickly to limit dust exposure
D) only undertake the work during damp or wet weather: A
6. You have been asked to do some work that will create dust.What should you do?
A) You should not do the work. Dust is highly dangerous
B) Use equipment that will eliminate or reduce the amount of dust whilst wearing correct personal protective
equipment (PPE)
C) Start work - no controls are needed as it's only dust
D) Work for short periods at a time: B
7. When using water to keep dust down when cutting you must ensure:
A) there is as much water as possible
B) the water flow is correctly adjusted
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