CSCS Mock Test for Operatives - Set 35 - Coteca

If you need to use a vibrating tool, even for a short time, how can you help reduce the risk of hand-arm vibration? Give one answer

Do not grip the tool too tightly

Use more force

Hold the tool away from you, at arm’s length

Hold the tool more tightly

What should you do if you have to carry a load down a steep slope? Give one answer

Assess whether you can still carry the load safely

Walk backwards down the slope to help you balance

Put the load down and let gravity move it down the slope

Carry the load on your shoulder

What should you do if you have witnessed a serious accident on your site ? Give one answer

Tell your supervisor that you saw what happened

Say nothing in case you get someone into trouble

Telephone the local hospital

Ask your workmates what they think you should do

What will safety footwear with a protective mid-sole protect you from? Give one answer

Getting blisters in warm, wet conditions

Twisting your ankle

Nails or sharp objects puncturing the sole of your foot if you stand on them

Spillages which may burn the sole of your foot

Your job requires you to move the same sized load several times a minute from one place to another. Could this be a problem? Give one answer

Yes, as repetition introduces additional strain to the body

No, it won’t need a risk assessment if the load is light

Not if the load is below the recommended weight for lifting

Only if, as work progresses, the load cannot be moved as often as required

How can asbestos be correctly identified ? Give one answer

By putting a piece in water and seeing if it dissolves

By the colour of the dust

By getting a sample analysed in a lab

The dust gives off a strong smell

You need to use a hazardous substance. Who should explain the health risks and safe method of work you need to follow (the COSHH assessment) before you start? Give one answer

Your supervisor or employer

An Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector

The site first aider

The site security people

If you use a power tool to cut or grind materials, why must the dust be collected and not allowed to get into the air? Give one answer

You do not need a machine guard if the dust is collected

To save time and avoid having to clear up the mess

Most dust can be harmful if breathed in

The tool will go faster if the dust is collected

What can cause occupational asthma ? Give one answer

Exposure to loud noise

Skin contact with any hazardous substance

Exposure to rat urine

Breathing in hazardous dust, fumes or vapours

If someone burns their hand, what is the best thing you can do? Give one answer

Tell them to carry on working to exercise the hand

Wrap your handkerchief around the burn

Put the hand into cold water or under a cold running tap

Rub barrier cream or Vaseline into the burn

What does the word hazard mean ?

The likelihood that something might happen

A type of barrier or machine guard

Anything at work that could harm you

The site accident rate

If you have to use a vibrating tool, how can you help reduce the effects of hand-arm vibration? Give one answer

Hold the tool tightly

Do the work in short spells

Only use one hand at a time on the tool

Do the work in one long burst

What does this sign mean? Give one answer

Safety helmets must be worn

Remove safety helmets in this area

Only white safety helmets allowed in this area

Dispose of damaged safety helmets here

You need to use a grinder, cut-off saw, cartridge tool or nail gun. What type of eye protection will you need ? Give one answer

Impact-resistant goggles or full face shield

Reading glasses or sunglasses

Light eye protection (safety glasses)

Welding goggles

Which of these statements about personal protective equipment (PPE) is not true? Give one answer

You must use it as instructed

You must store it correctly when you are not using it

You must pay for any damage or loss

You must report any damage or loss to your supervisor

What is the main objective of carrying out an accident investigation ?

To record what injuries were sustained

To find out the cost of any damage that occurred

To find out the causes in order to prevent it happening again

To find out who is at fault

What are green and white signs ? Give one answer

Safe condition signs - giving you information

Safe condition signs – giving you information

Mandatory signs – meaning you must do something

Prohibition signs – meaning you must not do something

Warning signs – alerting you to hazards or danger

Which of the following is a manual handling task? Give one answer

Lifting materials with a crane

Activities involving pushing, pulling, lowering and lifting

Climbing ladders or stairs

Getting in and out of a vehicle used at work

You have been using a vibrating tool. The ends of your fingers are starting to tingle. What does this mean? Give one answer

You must not use this tool, or any other vibrating tool ever again

You can carry on using the tool but you must loosen your grip

You can carry on using the tool but you must hold it tighter

You need to report your symptoms before they cause a problem

When should you apply skin barrier cream ? Give one answer

When you finish work

When you can’t find your gloves

As part of first-aid treatment

Before you start work

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