SMSTS Test - Set 3

1. While carrying out excavation work, a worker accidentally damaged the outer sheath of an electrical cable. What action should be taken next?

2. Which of the following is the most accurate way to determine the exact location of an underground service?

3. Why is it important to choose the correct anchor points when using personal fall arrest equipment?

4. When should employers consult with their employees about health and safety matters?

5. Which of the following is an effective method for controlling noise in the workplace?

6. Which of the following best describes the correct way to position a ladder?

7. What should be done to make sure workers are aware of the health and safety risks present on site?

8. When operating vibrating tools or equipment, which vibration level will a worker reach first?

9. Which of the following is the most effective method for controlling access to a construction site?

10. Who is in charge of putting the organisation’s temporary works management procedures into action on site?

11. Which of the following is the best method to keep pedestrians safe from moving vehicles on site?

12. What is the main cause of long-term health issues among construction workers?

13. How can “working at height” be best explained?

14. Which of the following is an important step in controlling noise risks in the workplace?

15. Work needs to be done in an area that could obstruct a designated fire escape route. What should be taken into account?

16. How should records of all site accidents be managed?

17. Which of the following is not a factor in the safe planning and organisation of a lifting operation?

18. For which type of asbestos survey is it necessary to use intrusive or invasive inspection methods to locate asbestos materials?

19. What is the second stage in carrying out a fire risk assessment?

20. Which example shows a collective protective measure?