Practice Test - Set 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following describes good supervision? Give ONE answer

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