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CITB test is a test which is used to assess the occupational competency of individuals working in the construction site. It is a multiple–choice question & answer exam. The questions cover topics such as safety, health and environment, construction site procedures and materials. Passing the CITB test is a must requirement for CSCS Card. Start practicing for your CITB Test today!

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Why is methane gas dangerous in confined spaces? Give TWO answers.

It makes you dehydrated

It can explode

You may not have enough oxygen to breathe

It makes you hyperactive

A FOAM extinguisher, identified by a cream band, should NOT be used on what 2 types of fire?

Electrical fires

Wood, paper, textile and solid material fires

Flammable gas (LPG, propane, etc)

Metal and molten metal

What does this sign tell you about a material?

That it is a designated fire, and must NOT be extinguished

That you must NOT use water to extinguish it if burning

That it must ONLY be extinguished with water if burning

That this is not a safe area for waste disposal

You are working in an excavation. If you see the side supports move, you should:

work in another part of the excavation

do nothing as the sides move all the time

make sure that you and others get out quickly

keep watching to see if they move again

What is vibration white finger or hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Severe frostbite

A sign that your hands and arms have or are on the way to being permanently damaged

A serious skin condition that will not clear up

A mild skin rash that will go away

How can noise affect your health? Give 2 answers

Headaches

Waxy ears

Vibration white finger

Hearing loss

A mobile plant operator can let people ride in or on the machine:

if they have a long way to walk

if the cab door is shut

as long as the site speed limit is not exceeded

only if it is designed to carry passengers and has a designated seat

What does this sign mean?

Emergency First Aid Shower

Emergency first-aid shower

Toilets and shower facilities

Drying area for wet weather clothes

Fire sprinklers above

You need to use an extension cable What TWO things must you do?

Clean the whole cable with a damp cloth

Check the whole cable and connectors for damage

Uncoil the whole cable

Only check the cable you need for damage

You need to reach the working platform of a mobile tower scaffold. What is the right way to do this?

Lean a ladder against the tower and climb up that

Climb up the outside of the diagonal bracing

Climb up the tower frame on the outside of the tower

Climb up the ladder built into the tower

Your doctor has given you some medication Which of these s is the most important?

Will I work more slowly?

Will it make me drowsy or unsafe to work?

Will I oversleep and be late for work?

Will my supervisor find out?

You need to use a mobile tower scaffold. The wheel brakes do not work. What should you do?

Get someone to hold the tower while you use it

Do not use the tower

Use some wood to wedge the wheels and stop them moving

Only use the tower if the floor is level

Which of the following is NOT part of sustainable construction?

Creating a nuisance to the residents of neighbouring properties

Preventing water and soil pollution

Minimising the amount of waste created in doing a job

Saving energy

If the head on your hammer comes loose you should:

keep using it but be aware that the head could come off at any time

tell the other people near you to keep out of the way

find another heavy tool to use instead of the hammer

stop work and get the hammer repaired or replaced

What does a hot work permit NOT tell you?

When you can start and when you must stop the hot work

Where the local fire station is located

How you must prevent sparks or heat travelling

What fire extinguisher or fire watch you need

If you see either of these labels on a substance what should you do?

Substance Is Corrosive

Find out what protection you need as the substance is corrosive and can damage your skin upon contact

Do not use it as the substance is poisonous

Wash your hands after you have used the substance

Find out what hand cleaner you will need as the substance will not wash off easily

How can you tell if a product is hazardous?

By the shape of the container

It will always be in a black container

By warning symbols on the container or packaging label

It will always be in a cardboard box

What service can you access where you see this sign?

Catering

Emergency services

General site information

First aid

If your doctor says that you have Weil’s disease (leptospirosis), contracted when on site, why do you need to tell your employer?

Your employer has to warn your colleagues not to go anywhere near you

Your work colleagues might catch it from you

Your employer will have to report it to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The site on which you contracted it will have to be closed down

You are using some equipment It has just been given a prohibition notice What does this mean?

You must not use it unless your supervisor is present

Only supervisors can use it

You must not use it until it is made safe

You can use it as long as you take more care

Look at these statements about using power tools while wearing gloves Which one is false?

Anti-vibration gloves will protect you against the effects of vibration

Gloves provide a better grip so you don’t need to grip too tightly, which reduces the effects of vibration

Gloves will keep your hands warm and dry, which reduces the effects of vibration

Gloves will protect you from cuts and abrasions

Your doctor has given you some medication Which of these s is the most important?

Will I oversleep and be late for work?

Will it make me drowsy or unsafe to work?

Will I work more slowly?

Will my supervisor find out?

A mobile tower scaffold must NOT be used on:

soft or uneven ground

a paved patio

an asphalt road

a smooth concrete path

What is the best way to protect an extension cable while you work, as well as minimizing trip hazards?

Cover the cable with yellow tape

Cover the cable with pieces of wood

Run the cable by the shortest route

Run the cable above head height

During a site induction, which of the following 2 topics should be covered?

The site emergency procedures

Information on local amenities

Holiday dates

The site rules

You receive an injury from an accident at work When should you report it?

Immediately, or as soon as possible afterwards

The next day before you start work

Only if you had to take time off work

At the end of the day, before you go home

What does this sign mean?

You Must Wear Safety Eye Protection

Caution, poor lighting

Safety glasses cleaning station

You must wear safety eye protection

Warning, bright lights or lasers

If using on-tool extraction to control dust from a power tool it is important to check that

all of the above

you are using the power tool correctly

the extraction filters are clear and the unit is extracting dust

the extraction unit is the correct type

Do you have any responsibility with regard to sustainability on site?

No, it is a matter for the Environment Agency

No, it is a matter for the site manager

Only on sites where there are rare species of plants

Yes, on every site that you go on to

A fork-lift truck is blocking the way to where you want to go on site. It is lifting materials onto a scaffold. What should you do?

Catch the driver’s attention and then walk under the raised load

Only walk under the raised load if you are wearing a safety helmet

Start to run so that you are not under the load for very long

Wait or go around, but never walk under a raised load

You see a driver refueling an excavator. Most of the diesel is spilling onto the ground. What is the first thing you should do?

Do nothing, the diesel will eventually seep into the ground

Tell the driver immediately

Look for a spillage kit immediately

Tell your supervisor the next time you see them

If you see a dumper being driven too fast you should:

report the matter to the police

try to catch the dumper and speak to the driver

Do nothing, dumpers are allowed to go above the site speed limit

keep out of its way and report the matter Correct

Which of the following should be classed as hazardous waste?

Fluorescent light tubes

Broken ceramic tiles or bricks

Polythene and shrink wrap

Glass

You have to carry a load down a steep slope. What should you do?

Run down the slope to finish quickly

Assess whether you can still carry the load safely

Carry the load on your shoulder

Walk backwards down the slope to improve your balance

Why is the Health and Safety at Work Act important to you? Give 2 answers

It tells you which parts of the site are dangerous

It tells you how to do your job

It puts legal duties on you as a worker

It puts legal duties on your employer to provide a safe place to work

It must be learned before starting work

What might you find in an area with this sign?

Oil spills

Thin ice

Fragile points in a roof

Floor level obstacles

What does this sign mean?

Risk Of Electrocution

Risk of lightning

Risk of static shock

Risk of electrocution

Live electrical appliance

What does this sign mean?

Warning – Laser Beams

Warning – explosive substance

Flashing lights ahead

Warning – laser beams

Radioactive area

If you think someone has a broken leg you should:

send for the first aider or get other help

use your belt to strap their legs together

lie them on their back

lie them on their side in the recovery position

The high levels of solvents in some paints and resins can cause:

all of the above

lung problems

effects on other parts of your body

headaches, dizziness and sickness

When digging you find a run of yellow plastic marker tape. What does it mean?

There is a buried service and further excavation must be carried out with care

There are buried human remains and you must tell your supervisor

The excavation now needs side supports

The soil is contaminated and you must wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Which type of accidents should be recorded in the accident book?

All accidents causing any injury

Only injuries requiring hospital treatment

Only accidents where the injured person has to stop work

Only major injuries, such as a broken arm or death of a person

Someone working in a deep manhole has collapsed What is the first thing you should do?

Climb into the manhole and give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

Go and tell your supervisor

Shout and raise the alarm as a trained rescue team will be needed

Get someone to lower you into the manhole on a rope

If you see either of these labels on a substance what should you do?

Substance Is Harmful

Do not use it as the substance is poisonous

Find out what protection you need as the substance is harmful and could damage your health

Use sparingly as substance is expensive

Wear gloves as the substance can burn your skin

Someone near you is using a rotating laser level What, if any, is the health hazard likely to affect you?

Gradual blindness

Skin cancer

Burning of the skin, similar to sunburn

None – if used correctly they are safe

When would you expect eyewash bottles to be provided?

Only on demolition sites where asbestos has to be removed

On all sites where showers are needed

On all sites where people could get something in their eyes

Only on sites where refurbishment is being carried out

Someone goes to the pub at lunchtime and has a couple of pints of beer What should they do next?

Eat something, wait 30 minutes and then go back to work

Stay away from the site for the rest of the day

Stay away for an hour and then go back to work

Drink plenty of strong coffee then go back to work

You are in a deep trench. A lorry backs up to the trench and the engine is left running. What should you do?

Put on ear defenders to cut out the engine noise

Ignore the problem, the lorry will soon drive away

See if there is a toxic gas meter in the trench

Get out of the trench quickly Correct

If you need to use a power tool with a rotating blade, you should:

remove the guard so that you can clearly see the blade

remove the guard but wear leather gloves to protect your hands

adjust the guard to expose the maximum amount of blade

adjust the guard to expose just enough blade to let you do the job

When drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding you can breathe in high levels of harmful dust. These levels are likely to be highest when working:

outside on a still day

outside on a windy day

in a small room

in a large indoor space

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