CITB Test

Q: Is the CITB HS&E mock test free?

Yes. The CITB HS&E mock test on Coteca is completely free for self-preparation.

Q: Who is this mock test for?

Construction workers preparing for the official CITB Health, Safety & Environment test.

Question 1

In what TWO ways might you manage surcharging? Give 2 answers

Answer

Ensure water in the bottom of the excavation is properly pumped

Answer

Ensure water in the bottom of the excavation is properly pumped

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Ensure the excavation supports are designed to accommodate it

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Ensure the excavation supports are designed to accommodate it

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Ensure the excavation is adequately ventilated

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Ensure the excavation is adequately ventilated

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Ensure barriers are erected around the excavation

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Ensure barriers are erected around the excavation

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Ensure vehicle traffic does not come near to the excavation

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Ensure vehicle traffic does not come near to the excavation

Question 2

What must be done if a scaffold guard rail needs to be removed temporarily?

Answer

This must never happen

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This must never happen

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The safety manual issued by the provider must be consulted in order to carry out the activity safely

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The safety manual issued by the provider must be consulted in order to carry out the activity safely

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Permission must be acquired, and a trained and competent person found to carry out the job

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Permission must be acquired, and a trained and competent person found to carry out the job

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Warning signs must be put up

Answer

Warning signs must be put up

Question 3

When must you establish pedestrian routes on site where vehicles are in use?

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When space permits

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When space permits

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When there are more than 5 vehicles in operation on site

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When there are more than 5 vehicles in operation on site

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When plant is in use

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When plant is in use

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When lighting conditions are poor

Answer

When lighting conditions are poor

Question 4

After completing the induction, Mark (new joinee) is given a task that requires him to wear a dust mask but he can’t find one. He should:

Answer

Use a colleague’s even though it is much bigger than what he needs.

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Use a colleague’s even though it is much bigger than what he needs.

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Use a wet towel and cover his nose and mouth

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Use a wet towel and cover his nose and mouth

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Carry on without it.

Answer

Carry on without it.

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Inform his supervisor

Answer

Inform his supervisor

Question 5

You need to use inflatable airbags to protect a small area, why is it dangerous to use airbags that are larger than the area that needs to be protected?

Answer

The airbags may not inflate fully

Answer

The airbags may not inflate fully

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The inflation pump could become overloaded

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The inflation pump could become overloaded

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The airbags could exert sideways pressure on anything that is containing them

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The airbags could exert sideways pressure on anything that is containing them

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The airbags could burst from pressure

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The airbags could burst from pressure

Question 6

What should you do if you notice workers above a safety net are dropping off-cut materials and debris into the net?

Answer

Clear the net weekly

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Clear the net weekly

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No action needs to be taken – this is normal

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No action needs to be taken – this is normal

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Ensure the net is cleared and inspected then speak to the workers and ensure it doesn’t happen again

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Ensure the net is cleared and inspected then speak to the workers and ensure it doesn’t happen again

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Clear the net daily

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Clear the net daily

Question 7

What item should be regarded as a last resort for a worker’s safety if he/she is working at height?

Answer

Mobile access tower

Answer

Mobile access tower

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Mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)

Answer

Mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)

Answer

Access tower scaffold

Answer

Access tower scaffold

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Safety harness

Answer

Safety harness

Question 8

Which of the following statements are TRUE?

Answer

Material is not a conductor unless it is used in a circuit

Answer

Material is not a conductor unless it is used in a circuit

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An isolated wire is a dead wire

Answer

An isolated wire is a dead wire

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A disconnected circuit is a dead circuit

Answer

A disconnected circuit is a dead circuit

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A charged item is not necessarily a live item

Answer

A charged item is not necessarily a live item

Question 9

How should cylinders that contain liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) be stored?

Answer

In a locked cage that’s at least 3 meters away from cylinders containing oxygen

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In a locked cage that’s at least 3 meters away from cylinders containing oxygen

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Inside secure storage containers at the back of the site

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Inside secure storage containers at the back of the site

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Under a tarpaulin to keep it away from direct sunlight

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Under a tarpaulin to keep it away from direct sunlight

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In a locked cellar that features clear warning signs

Answer

In a locked cellar that features clear warning signs

Question 10

Which 2 of the following weather conditions might dangerously impact the stability of an excavation?

Answer

Dry weather

Answer

Dry weather

Answer

Heavy rain

Answer

Heavy rain

Question 11

If a piece of lifting equipment fails or overturns, under what circumstances must this be reported to the HSE?

Answer

If there is an injury

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If there is an injury

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If the load being lifted contained hazardous materials

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If the load being lifted contained hazardous materials

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Under all circumstances

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Under all circumstances

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If the incident caused environmental damage

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If the incident caused environmental damage

Question 12

What restrictions apply to the use of hand signals in directing lifting operations and vehicles on site? Give 2 answers

Answer

They must only be given by people over the age of 18

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They must only be given by people over the age of 18

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They must be restricted to those specified in the Health and Safety Regulations

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They must be restricted to those specified in the Health and Safety Regulations

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They may only be given by trained persons

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They may only be given by trained persons

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They must be accompanied by the use of hand-held signs

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They must be accompanied by the use of hand-held signs

Question 13

What MUST be in place on hose joints?

Answer

Whip checks

Answer

Whip checks

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Leak detector

Answer

Leak detector

Question 14

What precaution should you take if a vehicle load projects outside of the vehicle body?

Answer

Nothing in particular if the load is secured

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Nothing in particular if the load is secured

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Install a warning sign, flag, or beacon

Answer

Install a warning sign, flag, or beacon

Answer

Ensure a marshal accompanies the vehicle

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Ensure a marshal accompanies the vehicle

Answer

This must NEVER happen

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This must NEVER happen

Question 15

When MUST the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) be informed of fatal accidents or dangerous occurrences on-site?

Answer

Within 7 days

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Within 7 days

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Within 30 days

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Within 30 days

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Within 14 days

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Within 14 days

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Immediately

Answer

Immediately

Question 16

Which piece of equipment is used in conjunction with a cable avoidance tool (CAT) to detect cables?

Answer

Gas detector

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Gas detector

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Metal detector

Answer

Metal detector

Answer

Compressor

Answer

Compressor

Answer

Signal generator

Answer

Signal generator

Question 17

A COSHH assessment tells you how to ______

Answer

Assess noise levels properly

Answer

Assess noise levels properly

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Work safely in a confined space

Answer

Work safely in a confined space

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Safely lift heavy loads

Answer

Safely lift heavy loads

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Use substances safely

Answer

Use substances safely

Question 18

What must be taken into account regarding the use of LMI units?

Answer

They are the only way to track lift capacity

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They are the only way to track lift capacity

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They must be regularly reset

Answer

They must be regularly reset

Answer

They only measure latitudinal instability

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They only measure latitudinal instability

Answer

They should NEVER be used

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They should NEVER be used

Question 19

Which of the following is the best way of carrying out chimney work?

Answer

From a mobile elevating work platform

Answer

From a mobile elevating work platform

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Directly from the roof

Answer

Directly from the roof

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From a ladder rested against the chimney stack

Answer

From a ladder rested against the chimney stack

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From a fixed access scaffold

Answer

From a fixed access scaffold

Question 20

Where should an emergency escape route lead?

Answer

To your site office

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To your site office

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To an open-aired area

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To an open-aired area

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To a first-aid room

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To a first-aid room

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To a place of safety

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To a place of safety

Question 21

When might you use oxygen to enrich an atmosphere?

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When the atmosphere becomes stale

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When the atmosphere becomes stale

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When the atmosphere becomes too hot

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When the atmosphere becomes too hot

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When the atmosphere is filled with fumes

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When the atmosphere is filled with fumes

Question 22

If a prohibition notice is issued by a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector it means that _________

Answer

Work can continue, but no new work can start after the work at hand is completed

Answer

Work can continue, but no new work can start after the work at hand is completed

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A risk assessment must be carried out then work can continue

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A risk assessment must be carried out then work can continue

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Work must stop

Answer

Work must stop

Answer

Work can continue if extra safety measures are put into place

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Work can continue if extra safety measures are put into place

Question 23

Which significant hazard do workers face when excavating next to a building or structure?

Answer

Weakening the foundation of the building or structure

Answer

Weakening the foundation of the building or structure

Answer

Excessive noise

Answer

Excessive noise

Answer

Excessive vibration

Answer

Excessive vibration

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Damaging the surface of the building or structure

Answer

Damaging the surface of the building or structure

Question 24

Why should you use a RCD with 230 volt tools?

Answer

It allows the tools run at a higher speed

Answer

It allows the tools run at a higher speed

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Because it reduces energy consumption and lowers cost

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Because it reduces energy consumption and lowers cost

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Because it cuts off the power quickly if there’s a fault

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Because it cuts off the power quickly if there’s a fault

Answer

It allows the tools to run at a safe speed

Answer

It allows the tools to run at a safe speed

Question 25

What precaution must be taken when using mains powered hand tools?

Answer

Ensure wires are properly insulated

Answer

Ensure wires are properly insulated

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Do not operate the tool for more than ten minutes at a time

Answer

Do not operate the tool for more than ten minutes at a time

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Use a portable RCD

Answer

Use a portable RCD

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Ensure the correct PPE is being worn

Answer

Ensure the correct PPE is being worn

Question 26

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