Questions last updated on January 20, 2017
 
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1. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.
*Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course
Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing
Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people
Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

2. You believe that excess noise at the job site has damaged your hearing. What do you need to do?
There is nothing that you can do. The damage is permanent and cannot be undone
Place cotton wads in your ears to prevent any future damage
*Have your doctor or employer arrange a hearing test for you
Take a few sick days and rest

3. Over time, excess noise can damage your ability to hear. Can such a condition be reversed?
You will need surgery to repair your hearing loss
*The damage is permanent and cannot be reversed
With time, the condition may repair itself
Yes, but you will be forced to change your current job

4. Protective mid-soles in your safety footwear are designed to:
Prevent chemical burns if you step on hazardous chemicals
Ensure your footwear remains comfortable throughout the day
Prevent you from twisting you ankle
*Protect your feet from nails and other sharp objects

5. What should you do if you discover a child wondering around on a construction site?
Find your supervisor and report it
Find your site manager and report it
Just ignore it as it’s not your problem
*Escort the child to safety immediately

6. You need to sweep up dust that was created during your shift. You should:
*All of these
Ensure that there has adequate ventilation
Place a protective mask over your nose and mouth
Dampen down the area

7. You should not store loose batteries in a tool bag because___.
It will damage the battery
It will make the bag heavier
It will reduce the battery life
*It could start a fire

8. Should hand tools such as saws, hammers and wire cutters be inspected?
No, hand tools do not need inspecting
Yes, the should be checked once a month only
No, only electrical tools need inspecting
*Yes, you should inspect them every-time you need to use them

9. For maximum protection when using a mask you should:
Ensure you’re using the correct type of mask for the job
Ensure you’ve passed a face fit test for that specific mask
Ensure you’re wearing the mask correctly
*All of these answers

10. Using eye protection is vital for onsite safety, when should you wear eye protection?
*When the task has a potential for eye injury and if the site rules demand it
Only when you’re working with hazardous chemicals
Only when you’re working with power tools
Only when your eyes come into direct sunlight

11. Which of these two types of fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on electrical fires? Choose two answers.
*Dry Powder
Foam
Wet Chemical
*CO2
Water

12. What should you do if you’re unsure about a particular topic discussed during a site induction?
*Ask the presenter to explain further
Meet with the presenter at the end of the day to discuss it
Ask your health and safety rep to explain at your next break
Ask a colleague to clarify

13. Which of these statements is true about using ladders?
Two people can work on the same ladder if the supervisor approves
Two people can work on the same ladder only if someone else holds the ladder
Two people can work on the same ladder if it is long enough
*Only one person should work on a ladder

14. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.
Your site’s accident report book
*The COSHH assessment
Your HSE poster
Your contract of employment

15. Why are site inductions important?
It allows you to have a look around at the work site
It gives you the opportunity to formally meet your colleagues
*The work site health and safety rules are discussed during the site induction
It gives you the opportunity to meet the site manager and supervisors

16. High levels of dust can be inhaled when performing tasks such as grinding, drilling, sanding and cutting. These levels are most dangerous when:
Working outdoor on a calm day
*Working in a small room
Using the tool in a large, indoor area
Using the tool outside when it is windy

17. Which of these must you do if you’re required to use an extension cable? (Choose two answers)
You must only uncoil the length you need to use
*Check the entire length and cable connectors for damage
*You must uncoil the entire cable
You must only check the length you need for damage

18. Which of these must you do if you need to run an electrical cable across an area used by vehicles? (Choose two answers)
*Use a protective ramp to cover the cable
Use spare wood or scaffold boards to cover the cable
Ensure that you use yellow tape to wrap it as this would make it visible to drivers
*Put up a “Ramp Ahead” sign

19. What should you do if the ladder you’re about to use is damaged?
Put the ladder in a corner and leave it there
Try to fix the ladder yourself
*Stop using it, report it and let your colleagues know the ladder is not safe
Carry on using the ladder but stay away from the damaged section

20. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.
*It prevents skin burns and dermatitis
It keeps your feet dry and warm
It protects your trousers
It allows you to walk faster while working

21. In the event of a fire you should do all the following EXCEPT:
Tackle the fire if safe and trained to do so
Operate the nearest fire alarm
*Exit the building immediately using the nearest lift
Call the fire brigade

22. After raising a fire alarm what’s the next thing you should do?
Find your colleagues and take them out the building
Hide under a desk
Find your supervisor and inform of the situation
*Leave the building immediately

23. Which two tasks below would you class as manual handling? (Choose 2 answers)
*Anything where you have to physically push, pull, lift or lower a load
*Using a wheelbarrow to push a load
Climbing up ladders at work
Using a forklift to lift building materials

24. All of the following statements are true about using podium steps EXCEPT?
Podiums can topple over so you must take care when reaching sideways
*Podiums are 100% safe and cannot topple over
You must ensure the wheels are locked before getting on
Like all other equipment podiums must be inspected regularly

25. If you need to operate a power tool you must be:
At least 16 years old
At least 18 years old
*Trained and competent
At least 21 years old

26. When does your employer need to provide a first-aid box?
When the total number of employees exceeds 10
First-aid boxes are provided at the company’s discretion and are not compulsory
*Every site should be equipped with a first-aid box regardless of the number of employees
When the total number of employees exceeds 35

27. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?
A rash may appear around the outside of your ear
*A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur
There are no early signs
Infections of the inner ear

28. All unsafe working practices should be reported immediately; whose responsibility is it to report unsafe working practices?
Only the site manager can do this
*It’s everyone’s responsibility to report unsafe working practices
Only a health and safety rep can do this
Your supervisor only

29. What should you do if the extension wire you need to use has a cut in the outer cover?
Carry on using it but avoid going near the cut part
Use electrical tape to cover it and then carry on working
If you can’t see the copper wires inside then carry on using it
*Report it immediately and make sure no one else uses it

30. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?
Twice a year
Every 5 years
*When your current set is damaged or soiled
Once a year

31. You have just finished working with a particularly noisy piece of equipment and you have a ringing in your ears. What does this symptom imply?
Your body has been exposed to excess vibration
*You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing
The level of noise was high, but it was still safe
You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

32. Being exposed to engine oil can cause?
Temporary loss of breath
Lung cancer
*Skin problems
Hearing problems

33. Give TWO separate answers as to how excess noise can affect your health.
An excess build-up of wax in your ears
A condition known as “vibration white finger”
Constant ear infections
*Persistent headaches
*Loss of hearing

34. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?
You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working
You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way
*You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly
You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

35. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?
Improvise and make your own
Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly
Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly
*Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

36. What should you do FIRST if someone is unconscious but you are not a trained first aider?
*Get medical help immediately
Try to perform CPR on the person
Slap the person to see if they would wake up
Move the person on to their back

37. What should you do if you need to use a mobile tower scaffold but the wheel brakes aren’t working?
Ask a colleague to hold the tower while you work
Carry on using it only if the floor is level
Use a rock or a piece of wood to wedge the wheels and stop them from moving
*Do not use it

38. What should you do if the toilet on your worksite doesn’t work and is always in a messy state?
Investigate and try to fix the problem
Avoid using the toilet
*Speak to your supervisor about the problem
Leave the site on your break and use the toilet in a nearby shop

39. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?
Black
Red
Blue
*Yellow

40. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:
Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers
A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances
*A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured
An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

41. What should you do if you notice a safety hazard that no one else seems to notice?
Stay away from that area
Keep on working and report it at the end of your shift
*Report it to your supervisor immediately
It’s not your responsibility to report this

42. Before starting your shift you’re given a dust mask that’s too big and keeps falling off, what should you do?
Carry on working and get another one after your shift ends
Ask your colleague to borrow his mask then carry on working
Carry on working with the big mask until you can get another one
*Ask for a mask that fits securely and wait until you have the correct RPE before starting

43. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?
Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each
Purchase you own supplies to top it up
*Inform the person who looks after the first aid box
It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

44. When using water to help control levels of dust when cutting, what should you do?
Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace
Make certain that you are using as much water as possible
Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting
*Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

45. What’s the FIRST thing you should do if someone who is working in a deep man hole collapses?
*Notify the trained rescue team immediately
Find your supervisor and inform him on the matter
Leave the site and go home
Have your colleagues lower you into the man hole so you can assist

46. What TWO methods can you use to reduce the amount of dust from becoming airborne?
*Place a dust collector on the machine
Work carefully and slowly
*Wet cutting
Keep your area neat
Wear a protective mask

47. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:
Perform CPR
*Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover
Bandage your cuts or wounds
Move you while you’re unconscious

48. You are required to undertake some work that will produce dust. What will you need to do?
Only work for a short period of time
*Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) and use devices that will control airborne dust
Begin working immediately; dust is hardly dangerous
Avoid the work, as dust can harm your respiratory system

49. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?
Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself
Ask a colleague who wears one for advice
Carry on and try to work it out yourself
*Ask for an expert to train you

50. A risk assessment is important because?
It tells you who is in charge of health and safety at your worksite
It is used to delegate tasks among workers
*It identifies hazards and tells you the safest way of performing a task
It tells you where tools should be stored