SSSTS Test - Set 3

Q: Is the CITB HS&E mock test free?

Yes. The CITB HS&E mock test on Coteca is completely free for self-preparation.

Q: Who is this mock test for?

Construction workers preparing for the official CITB Health, Safety & Environment test.

Question 1

1. Which of the following would most likely signal that an employee is under work-related stress?

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Regularly achieving targets and objectives

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Regularly achieving targets and objectives

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Greater enthusiasm for job responsibilities

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Greater enthusiasm for job responsibilities

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Better interaction with team members

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Better interaction with team members

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More frequent absences from work

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More frequent absences from work

Question 2

2. What is the main purpose of carrying out a visual check on electrical tools before using them?

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To follow the site’s rule for pre-use inspections

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To follow the site’s rule for pre-use inspections

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To confirm the tool has up-to-date safety approval

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To confirm the tool has up-to-date safety approval

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To look for any obvious damage or signs of wear

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To look for any obvious damage or signs of wear

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To refresh your memory on how to operate the tool

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To refresh your memory on how to operate the tool

Question 3

3. Which of the following statements about respiratory hazards is true?

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They are hazardous whenever a person is exposed to them

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They are hazardous whenever a person is exposed to them

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They are only dangerous after long-term exposure

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They are only dangerous after long-term exposure

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Only chemicals can cause respiratory risks

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Only chemicals can cause respiratory risks

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Proper ventilation can remove them entirely

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Proper ventilation can remove them entirely

Question 4

4. Which of the following is considered unsafe practice when handling lead materials?

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Eating or drinking while working with lead

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Eating or drinking while working with lead

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Maintaining a clean and well-ventilated workspace

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Maintaining a clean and well-ventilated workspace

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Wearing suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Wearing suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)

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Adhering to proper handling procedures

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Adhering to proper handling procedures

Question 5

5. Which of the following is an incorrect use of a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)?

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Using it instead of a crane for lifting loads

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Using it instead of a crane for lifting loads

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Conducting regular inspections or servicing at height

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Conducting regular inspections or servicing at height

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Reaching high places to carry out maintenance work

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Reaching high places to carry out maintenance work

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Moving materials or tools to higher work areas

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Moving materials or tools to higher work areas

Question 6

6. Which of the following is considered best practice when operating mobile equipment on-site?

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Use a traffic system that gives audio alerts through loudspeakers

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Use a traffic system that gives audio alerts through loudspeakers

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Develop a traffic management plan that keeps pedestrians and machinery apart

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Develop a traffic management plan that keeps pedestrians and machinery apart

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Set up a traffic system mainly controlled by banksmen

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Set up a traffic system mainly controlled by banksmen

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Rely on trained staff to manage all traffic movements

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Rely on trained staff to manage all traffic movements

Question 7

7. Which of the following best describes a characteristic of sensitising dermatitis?

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It carries the same level of risk as irritant dermatitis

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It carries the same level of risk as irritant dermatitis

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Future contact with the substance may trigger an allergic reaction

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Future contact with the substance may trigger an allergic reaction

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It causes instant symptoms as soon as exposure occurs

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It causes instant symptoms as soon as exposure occurs

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A single exposure results in long-term immunity

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A single exposure results in long-term immunity

Question 8

8. Which of the following best explains the meaning of “reasonably practicable”?

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A rule that must always be followed with no exceptions

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A rule that must always be followed with no exceptions

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Balancing the level of risk against the cost, effort, and time needed to control it

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Balancing the level of risk against the cost, effort, and time needed to control it

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Doing only the bare minimum to meet safety requirements

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Doing only the bare minimum to meet safety requirements

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The legal duty to remove every possible hazard from the workplace

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The legal duty to remove every possible hazard from the workplace

Question 9

9. What is the best way to find out the correct safe distance to maintain from overhead power lines?

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Seek advice and guidance from the local electricity provider

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Seek advice and guidance from the local electricity provider

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Review the site layout drawings before beginning work

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Review the site layout drawings before beginning work

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Ask a coworker who has worked near overhead lines before

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Ask a coworker who has worked near overhead lines before

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Use your own judgment to estimate a safe distance

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Use your own judgment to estimate a safe distance

Question 10

10. Which of the following represents the third stage of a successful health and safety management system?

Question 11

11. When is a competent person required to carry out an inspection of an excavation?

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Only after the excavation work is finished

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Only after the excavation work is finished

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Both at the beginning and end of each shift

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Both at the beginning and end of each shift

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Once a week, no matter the site conditions

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Once a week, no matter the site conditions

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At the beginning of each shift

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At the beginning of each shift

Question 12

12. Which of the following is the most effective way to protect workers from being struck by falling objects?

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Establishing an exclusion zone around the work area

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Establishing an exclusion zone around the work area

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Supplying workers with safety helmets

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Supplying workers with safety helmets

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Providing regular health and safety training

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Providing regular health and safety training

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Posting warning signs throughout the site

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Posting warning signs throughout the site

Question 13

13. If a worker accidentally disturbs asbestos on-site, what should be done first?

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Immediately clean up the asbestos debris

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Immediately clean up the asbestos debris

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Stop all work at once

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Stop all work at once

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Record the incident for later reporting

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Record the incident for later reporting

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Close off the area and proceed with other activities

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Close off the area and proceed with other activities

Question 14

14. When you come across an injured worker at the site, what should be your first action?

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Notify nearby workers

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Notify nearby workers

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Give first aid

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Give first aid

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Check and assess the situation

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Check and assess the situation

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Record the details of the incident

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Record the details of the incident

Question 15

15. Which of the following is a legal requirement for managing hazards in and around excavations?

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Mandating the use of safety harnesses for everyone working in excavated areas

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Mandating the use of safety harnesses for everyone working in excavated areas

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Making sure all workers receive training in excavation operations

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Making sure all workers receive training in excavation operations

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Performing excavation work only during daylight hours to minimize inconvenience

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Performing excavation work only during daylight hours to minimize inconvenience

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Carrying out an inspection of excavations at the beginning of each shift

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Carrying out an inspection of excavations at the beginning of each shift

Question 16

16. What should be your first step when working in an area where asbestos may be present?

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Try to remove any materials you think might contain asbestos

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Try to remove any materials you think might contain asbestos

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Check and review the asbestos register before starting work

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Check and review the asbestos register before starting work

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Put on PPE and proceed with the task right away

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Put on PPE and proceed with the task right away

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Begin work without taking any safety measures

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Begin work without taking any safety measures

Question 17

17. Which measure offers the smallest amount of safety from leptospirosis (Weil’s disease)?

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Washing your hands well before eating or drinking

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Washing your hands well before eating or drinking

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Using rubber gloves and safety boots

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Using rubber gloves and safety boots

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Frequently cleaning and disinfecting tools and equipment

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Frequently cleaning and disinfecting tools and equipment

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Depending on a face mask to avoid infection

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Depending on a face mask to avoid infection

Question 18

18. If you come across a service pipe during excavation, what action should you take to proceed safely?

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Try to reposition the pipe

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Try to reposition the pipe

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Halt the activity and ask for guidance

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Halt the activity and ask for guidance

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Continue digging without interruption

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Continue digging without interruption

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Stop work and inform the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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Stop work and inform the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 19

19. Which statement best describes the proper use of ladders on a worksite?

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A ladder may be used only when no other access equipment is available

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A ladder may be used only when no other access equipment is available

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A ladder is suitable for short-duration, light tasks

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A ladder is suitable for short-duration, light tasks

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A ladder may be used for any task if someone holds it at the base

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A ladder may be used for any task if someone holds it at the base

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A ladder can serve as a flat working platform

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A ladder can serve as a flat working platform

Question 20

20. What is the main purpose of the CDM Regulations?

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To ensure health and safety are considered during the design and planning stages

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To ensure health and safety are considered during the design and planning stages

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To control which materials are allowed in construction projects

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To control which materials are allowed in construction projects

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To make sure health and safety issues are managed during construction work

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To make sure health and safety issues are managed during construction work

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To guarantee that projects finish on schedule and within budget

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To guarantee that projects finish on schedule and within budget

Question 21

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