SSSTS Test - Set 1

1. How does a foam fire extinguisher help to control and put out oil fires?

2. What is the initial step in the five-step process of conducting a fire risk assessment?

3. How often should lifting equipment that is not intended for lifting people be thoroughly inspected?

4. Which of the following does not fall under temporary works on a construction site?

5. Which situation best describes working at height?

6. Under Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), which activity is not included?

7. What is the leading cause of slips, trips, and falls in the workplace?

8. Which pair best represents the main types of checks and monitoring carried out in the construction industry?

9. Avoiding which type of substance can decrease the likelihood of developing occupational asthma?

10. What should be a company’s top priority when it comes to the safe use of hazardous materials?

11. Which of the following asbestos materials can a trained and competent person remove without requiring a licensed asbestos contractor?

12. Which option best helps to create effective team cooperation?

13. Which of the following should be avoided when lifting or carrying loads safely?

14. Which sequence correctly represents the stages of an effective health and safety management process?

15. Which situation is most likely to lead to stress at work?

16. Which of the following is the most effective way to reduce the risk of a fire starting?

17. What is the most effective method to ensure that everyone on-site, including staff and visitors, knows where the first-aid facilities are located?

18. Which of the following substances is least likely to cause an instant poisonous reaction when someone is exposed to it?

19. Which of the following does not need to be taken into account when putting safety barriers around an excavation?

20. What is the third phase in conducting a risk assessment?