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In which of the following circumstances would it not be safe to use a cherry picker for working at height? Give one answer

When the ground is uneven and sloping

When weather protection is not fitted

When a roll-over cage is not fitted

When the operator is clipped to an anchorage point in the basket

Which of the following is NOT an example of improving behavioural safety in the workplace? Give ONE answer

Actively engaging employees in the health and safety decision-making process

Matching a worker’s physical capabilities to a task

Maintaining good welfare facilities

Creating a fixed list of people to consult regarding health and safety concerns

Who must prepare the health and safety file, and what information must it include? Check ALL that apply

The principal designer, and only information that will help future works be carried out safely

The principal contractor, and only information that will help future works be carried out safely

The health and safety executive, and any information pertaining to health and safety infractions

The client, and all information regarding health and safety provisions made on site

Which of the following is TRUE regarding prosecutions for health and safety law? Give ONE answer

The defendant is always guilty to some degree in the eyes of the law

The defendant is effectively guilty until proven innocent

The defendant will not have access to legal representation

The defendant is innocent until proven guilty

Which of the following describes good supervision? Give ONE answer

Maintaining a distance from your team to project strength and authority

Leading by example, taking detailed notes when you observe a dangerous situation

Giving workers space to learn by doing when incidents occur

Leading by example, both intervening in and challenging unsafe situations

When kerbing works are being carried out, how should kerbs be taken off the vehicle? Give one answer

Push them off the back

Ask your workmate to give you a hand

Use mechanical means, such as a machine fitted with a grab

Lift them off manually using the correct technique

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? Give one answer

A road narrows (left or right) sign

A specific task warning sign (for example, gully cleaning)

A roadworks ahead sign

A keep left or right arrow

In accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, under normal circumstances, what written information must a principal contractor make available to workers or their representatives upon request? Give one answer

Information relating specifically to an individual’s health

Information which would be against the interests of national security concerning health, safety and welfare

Information for the purpose of bringing a legal proceeding concerning health, safety and welfare

Information relating to workers’ health, safety and welfare

What must happen to the records detailing information provided in site induction and people who have received induction? Give ONE answer

They must be destroyed after 30 days

They must be kept completely confidential

A copy must be sent to the Health and Safety Executive

They must be kept to prove compliance with legislation

In which two places would you find information about the distances for setting out highways signs in advance of the works under different road conditions? Give two answers

In the Works Order

On the back of the sign

In the new Code of Practice (Red Book)

In the Traffic Signs Manual (Chapter 8)

In the Pink Book

You are using the quantitative risk assessment method to assess the use of a ladder. The likelihood of falling is medium, and the severity of the risk is low. What would be the combined risk rating? Give ONE answer

Low

More information needed

Medium

High

How often must a competent person thoroughly examine lifting equipment for lifting persons, for example a cherry picker? Give one answer

Every 6 months

Every 18 months

Every 24 months

Every 12 months

The phrase “so far as is practicable” is used to qualify a given duty. What does this mean? Give ONE answer

It must be carried out unless it is not possible under project timeframes

It must be carried out, with no regard for cost or inconvenience

There is scope for taking cost, time, and convenience into consideration when weighing up whether to carry it out

Whether or not you carry it out is entirely at your discretion

What action is required where passing traffic may block the view of highways signs? Give one answer

Signs must be placed higher

Signs must be larger

Signs must be duplicated on both sides of the road

A flashing light placed on top of the sign

Supervisors are advised to encourage workers to use SLAM. What does this stand for? Give ONE answer

Size, length, altitude, momentum

Stop, look, assess, manage

Stabilise, level, adjust, move

Safe, local, affordable, manageable

What is the main role of the principal designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015? Give one answer

To ensure adequate welfare facilities are provided

To monitor health and safety standards

To plan, manage, monitor and co-ordinate the pre-construction phase

To ensure that relevant pre-construction information is included in the construction phase plan

Which additional strand of competence was introduced by a report in 2011 for the competency card scheme? Give ONE answer

Health and safety awareness competence

Environmental competence

Behavioural competence

Psychological competence

Who must be the first person a demolition contractor appoints before undertaking demolition operations? Give one answer

A safety officer to check on health and safety compliance

A sub-contractor to strip out the buildings

A competent person to supervise the work

quantity surveyor to price the extras

You decide to not follow an approved code of practice (ACoP) for a job, as it would not be safe under the job’s specific circumstances. What must you be aware of? Give ONE answer

This is not illegal, but failure to comply could be cited as failure to comply with the law if the organisation is prosecuted

This is illegal – Approved codes of practice are compulsory

This is illegal – but you or your organization cannot be prosecuted for it unless there is an incident

This is not illegal, and would not therefore be admissible as evidence in case of prosecution

Which TWO of the following describe pre-construction information? Give TWO answers

Project information gathered in the early stages of construction

Project information that the client is already in possession of

Project information resulting from pre-construction surveys

Project information that is easy to get hold of

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