CITB Demolition Mock Test - 2

1. What safety devices should be installed between the pipes and gauges of oxy-propane cutting equipment?

2. Which statement is true regarding the safe working load (SWL) of equipment?

3. Which item of personal protective equipment (PPE) provides the lowest level of protection in dusty conditions?

4. What markings should be present on all lifting accessories?

5. What should the contractor do if a wire rope sling is found to be defective?

6. What do the letters “SWL” stand for?

7. What should be the first priority when asbestos materials are suspected in a building slated for demolition?

8. What action should a contractor take if underground services not previously identified are discovered?

9. What is the most common source of high lead levels in demolition workers?

10. Which of the following does NOT contribute to ensuring good health and safety standards on a demolition project?

11. What safety feature does FOPS provide on mobile plant machinery?

12. Who should a demolition contractor consult if there are concerns about a building’s stability?

13. Who should a demolition contractor appoint first before starting demolition operations?

14. What precautions should be taken after exposure to lead before eating or drinking?

15. What type of survey is required to identify asbestos before demolition begins?

16. Who is authorized to carry out demolition work?

17. Who should be the first person a demolition contractor appoints before beginning demolition operations?

18. What should a contractor do if unlabelled drums or containers are discovered on-site?

19. What is the safest method for hand-demolishing brick or internal walls?

20. Which type of fire extinguisher should not be used in confined spaces?