CITB Test - Practice 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Where should an emergency escape route lead?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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