CITB Test - Practice 13

1. What should employers regularly monitor when employees are working with hazardous substances?

2. If you are working on a flat roof, what is the most effective way to prevent falls over the edge?

3. Why is walking behind a reversing vehicle on a construction site considered dangerous?

4. What could happen to workers if safety warnings for handling hazardous substances are ignored?

5. Which of the following is not a hazard when using a petrol-powered cut-off saw (disc cutter)?

6. How should hazardous waste be safely managed on a construction site?

7. When are site vehicles most likely to pose a risk to pedestrians?

8. What should you do if you are asked to use a new power tool but have not been trained to operate it?

9. When using a hazardous chemical, how much should a worker take from the storage area?

10. What is the most likely hazard when using an air-powered tool?

11. How can you determine whether a special work permit is required for a particular task?

12. Who is responsible for carrying out pre-use inspections on ladders or equipment used for working at height?

13. Which safety sign indicates that a substance is toxic if swallowed or inhaled?

14. Which statement about working on a roof is correct?

15. What should you do if your permit to work in a confined space expires before you complete your task?

16. What action should you take if you begin to feel dizzy while working in a deep trench?

17. Which type of fire extinguisher should not be used on electrical fires?

18. What is the safest action to take when passing near someone operating a forklift?

19. What does it mean if you notice a layer of ice forming around the valve of a gas cylinder?

20. Which step can be skipped when entering a confined space that contains potentially hazardous materials?