CITB Test - Practice 1

1. When risk-assessing a job that involves working at height, what should be the first consideration when choosing control measures?

2. When using an LPG-powered appliance inside a site cabin, what must be true about the placement of the gas cylinder?

3. Why does having younger workers on-site potentially increase the risk of accidents?

4. What are two key responsibilities of the Appointed Person for first aid on-site?

5. What is the upper limit for noise exposure that triggers action to reduce risks?

6. What is the maximum allowable daily or weekly personal noise exposure limit?

7. What is the upper exposure action value for noise?

8. Besides a signal generator, which piece of equipment is required to locate cables within a wall?

9. When are welfare facilities required to be maintained on-site?

10. Under what conditions must you ensure that no equipment, vehicles, or people fall into an excavation you are supervising on-site?

11. When setting up an LPG cylinder storage site, what two requirements must be followed?

12. If an accident on-site causes a worker to become asphyxiated and lose consciousness, must it be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?

13. What is the main purpose of an emergency escape route?

14. What device must always be used alongside a 230-volt power tool?

15. Is it permissible for an employer to operate without a written health and safety policy?

16. Why is it necessary to carry out COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments?

17. How can the 400-volt supply on your site’s electrical distribution equipment be identified?

18. When planning control measures for a team working at height, what should be considered as the last resort?

19. What is the purpose of a spillage bund?

20. How can you ensure that workers are aware of the maximum capacity for a passenger hoist?