CSCS Mock Test for Operatives - Set 9 - Coteca

What will happen if an underground service cannot be disconnected prior to work beginning? Give ONE answer

You will be able to tell it is live when you look at it

This will not affect your system of work

Work will not begin until the service is disconnected

You will be informed, and safety measures will be put in place

Which of the following is TRUE about health problems developed over time through exposure to dust? Give ONE answer

Your employer will be responsible for treating this condition with on-site medical staff

The damage may be untreatable

Dust is unlikely to cause long-term health problems

The damage can be treated, but it may take weeks

When working on a mobile elevating work platform, what is ONE thing that must be ensured? Give ONE answer

That the area is quiet

That the wheels are locked

That the platform is clean

That the wheels are properly oiled

Your supervisor decides to set up a bonfire on site. Is this permissible? Give ONE answer

No, under no circumstances are bonfires permitted on site

Yes, if it is used only for burning welfare waste

Yes, only if the site has a permit to do so

Yes, only if it has been cleared with the site management

What are TWO key purposes of an exclusion zone around a power line? Give TWO answers

To stop people going in

To stop machinery, equipment, and other items going in

To avoid legal liability

To keep members of the public out

What are TWO reasons you must designate a safety zone around a mobile access tower? Give TWO answers

To ensure nothing is nearby to block light

To reduce the harm to workers in case they fall

To reduce distractions to workers on the tower

So other workers do not enter the area

So members of the public do not enter the area

What else should you watch out for when working with wet cement? Give ONE answer

Chemical burns

Neurological damage

Fume inhalation

Buildup under the fingernails

What is personal protective equipment (PPE)? Give ONE answer

Ear protectors used for noisy areas

Protective casings designed for hand-held tools

Clothing and equipment designed to protect you from the elements

Clothing and equipment designed to serve as hazard protection

How can you find out emergency contacts for your site? Give ONE answer

You will be asked to add them to your phone contacts during your induction

They are to be used only by authorised parties in case of emergency – you do not need to know these

They will be displayed on site along with emergency information

They will be available on request at welfare facilities

Why does allergic dermatitis pose a particular threat to construction workers? Give ONE answer

You may develop extreme sensitivities to particular substances, rendering you unable to work with them. This could be career-ending

It is usually not covered by work health insurance policies, meaning costly treatment will have to be funded by individuals

Because construction workers are obliged to wear PPE, which exacerbates the condition

Construction workers are at close quarters with one another, so allergic dermatitis will spread quickly between colleagues

What is an on-site risk posed by halogen lights? Give ONE answer

They consume a lot of energy, putting the generator at risk of overload

They will explode in case of fire, creating an injury risk

They may overheat, creating an ignition risk

They do not light well in smoky rooms, creating an evacuation risk

Which of the following rooves is LEAST likely to be fragile? Give ONE answer

A tiled roof

A wired glass roof

An asbestos sheet roof

A concrete roof

You notice that the valve of some LPG cylinders are developing frost. What does this mean? Give ONE answer

The gas is going stale

The valve is rusting

They are leaking

They are being stored at too low a temperature

Which of the following is NOT an example of hazardous waste? Give ONE answer

Mastics

Tubing from fluorescent lights

Contaminated spill kits

Silty water

If a ladder has a wobbly rung, what should you do? Give ONE answer

Do not step on the faulty rung

Secure the rung and continue work if it is safe to do so

Report it in the accident book

Do not use it and report the fault to your supervisor

What is best practice when wearing a safety helmet in cold weather? Give ONE answer

Ensure it has a cold weather lining

The helmet must not be adapted – so ensure you are wearing warm clothes

Fit it over the hood of a jumper

Fit it snugly around a warm hat

What are TWO ways of ensuring members of the public are not put at risk by an excavation? Give TWO answers

Ensure the excavation is lit at night or in low light conditions

Ensure the excavation is manned at all times

Erect barriers around the excavation

Install a motion-sensor alarm system around the perimeter

Which regulations specifically cover your employer’s legal obligations to you regarding hazardous substances? Give ONE answer

Health and Safety at Work Act

HSE regulations

COSHH

Hazardous Substances Act

What is a good way of confirming that your helmet has been properly fitted? Give ONE answer

It does not shift when gently knocked

It stays in place when you bow your head to the floor

It sits snugly on your head

There is room to insert one finger between your head and the helmet

What is good practice when it comes to looking after your PPE? Give ONE answer

Nothing specific – its condition is the responsibility of site management

Repair it when necessary

Ensure it remains clean, and inspect it regularly

Take it with you at the end of shift to ensure it does not get lost

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