CITB Test - Practice 11

1. How can you test if an RCD (safety switch) connected to a power tool is functioning correctly?

2. What is the purpose of a “permit to work” system?

3. What is a major risk associated with digging near a building or structure?

4. How should an inflation pump be operated when using airbags with a controlled leak rate for fall arrest?

5. In the electrical color-coding system used on construction sites, what voltage does a blue plug represent?

6. What is the primary hazard faced by workers when digging near a building or structure?

7. What does a daily or weekly noise exposure of 87 decibels (dBA) indicate?

8. Where is the best location to rig a safety net?

9. For a site with 35 employees, what is the recommended first-aid provision?

10. What steps can you take to prevent a dumper from tipping into an excavation?

11. What is the minimum level of first-aid provision required at any workplace?

12. Where should an emergency escape route lead?

13. According to the current Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, which document must be provided to the client at the end of the construction phase?

14. What is the main advantage of using a safety net instead of a harness and fall-arrest lanyard?

15. When protecting workers from health and safety risks, how should personal protective equipment (PPE) be prioritized?

16. Why is it recommended to use a Residual Current Device (RCD) with 230-volt tools?

17. What is the potential danger of leaving someone suspended in a harness for an extended period after a fall?

18. What is the maximum size of a gap on a scaffold that is allowed without protection?

19. If complete prevention of worker exposure to harmful substances is not possible, what should employers prioritize?

20. When should guardrails be installed on a working platform?