Question 28) What should be the first action of someone who witnesses an accident on a work site?

a) Raise the alarm

b) Make sure they are not also in danger
c) Telephone the emergency services
d) Attend to the casuality

Question 38) Asbestos is still found in many buildings. When you think you have found asbestos what should you
do?

a) Consult the HSE website for information

b) Stop work
c) Carry out a risk assessment
d) Report to the building owner

Question 29) Repeat Which of the following provides the least level of protection for employees moving around in
the workplace?

a) Providing safe passages

b) Marking steps and kerbs with black & yellow marking tape
c) Level and even surfaces
d) Ensuring that surfaces are dry

Question 39) Only one of the following correctly identifies the colour of the panel on a fire extinguisher that
contains water:

a) Black
b) Green
c) Red
d) Blue

Question 27) Which of the following types of ladder should always be used to gain access to a scaffold on a
construction site where heavy equipment of materials are to be moved or where there is regular foot traffic?

a) Triple extension ladder

b) Class 1 ladder
c) Class 2 ladder
d) Class 3 ladder

Question 34) Repeat Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

The same emergency fire requirements apply to both a building site and a building that has been completed and is
occupied.

Statement two
If a site will be occupied during the hours of darkness and a scaffold is designated as an emergency escape route,
emergency lighting will be required on the scaffolding

a) Statement two is correct and is the result of applying statement one

b) Statement one and two are correct
c) Both statements are incorrect
d) Statement one is true and statemen two is incorrect

Question 35) Contaminated floors can lead to a variety of accidents in the workplace. Which of the following causes
up to one third of all reported accidents?

a) Broken bones
b) Falls from heights
c) Slip and trips
d) Scalding and burns

Question 30) “Safe condition” information signs are displayed in which of the following shapes?

a) Triangular
b) Square
c) Circular with a diagonal bar
d) Circular

Question 36) The Health and safety at Work Act 1974 requires that employers must prepare a written safety policy
where they

a) write legislation under the HSWA

b) compile proposals for regulations under the HSWA
c) provide advisory services to Industry
d) promote the objective of HSWA

Question 31) 'Infrequent tasks' are described as tasks that are repeated fewer than

a) 120 times an hour

b) 60 times an hour
c) 30 times an hour
d) 10 times an hour

Question 12) “Safe condition” information signs are displayed in which of the following shapes?

a) Square
b) Circular with a diagonal bar
c) Triangular
d) Circular

Question 41) Review the following statements select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

Employers have to consult their employees on health and safety issues

Statement two

Employees know what is going on in the workplace and are able to assist in the development of practical solutions
to H&S issues

a) Both statement are correct

b) Statement one is linked to statement two
c) Statement two is incorrect and statement one is correct
d) Both statements are incorrect

Question 13) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

When lifting load, keep the back straight with the load as close to the body as possible

Statement two

Do not twist the back whilst lifting with the shoulders level and in alignment with the hips

a) Statement one and two are correct

b) Both statements are incorrect
c) Statement one is correct
d) Statement two is correct and is the result of applying statement one

Question 42) Review the following statements select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

General fire safety covers the stages that are need to avoid fires in the workplace and the precautions required to
protect people in the case of a fire

Statement two

For a fire to start three things are needed: ignition, fuel and oxygen

a) Statement one and two are both correct

b) Both statements are incorrect
c) Components in statement two link with statement one
d) Statement two is correct and is the result of applying statement one

Question 43) Repeat Which of the following provides the least level of protection for employees moving around in
the workplace?

a) Ensuring that surfaces are dry

b) Providing safe passages
c) Marking steps and kerbs with black & yellow marking tape
d) Level and even surfaces

Question 44) A labourer in the workplace gets electric shock. They look a bit pale but say they are okay. What
should your immediate action be?

a) See if he/she would like a drink or a cigarette

b) Tell them to report it to their supervisor
c) Send someone for the first-aider
d) Go and check the electrics so it cannot happen again
Question 8) Which of the following is true of LPG heating gases?

a) Propane is heavier than air and any leaking gas will accumulate at the lowest possible level
b) Propane is lighter than air and any leaking gas will accumulate near a ceiling
c) Butane is lighter than air
d) Both propane and butane are lighter than air any leaking gas will accumulate near a ceiling

Question 9) Suspected or faulty electrical equipment must be

a) labelled 'do not use'

b) kept secure until checked by a competent person
c) all of the answers apply
d) taken out of use

Question 10) The first thing to consider when working in a trench is

a) the nature of the soil

b) the work to be completed
c) the position of underground services
d) the method of entry and exit from the trench

Question 11) Review the following statements and select the appropriate answer.

Statement one

Asbestos is only dangerous when it is airborne in the form of dust

Statement two

Asbestos is a type of natural rock, Three different types have been used as a construction material in the past

a) Both statements are incorrect

b) Both statement are correct
c) Statement one is linked to statement two
d) Statement two is incorrect and statement one is correct

Question 40) An improvement notice is

a) a notice given to an employee following a disciplinary hearing which requires the employee to comply with
the Health and Safety rules for the workplace
b) given to an employer by a work based safety representative requiring the employer to carry out Health and
Safety improvement work
c) none of the other answers apply
d) given by a health and safety inspector which requires the employer to correct an identified fault in
equipment, processes or procedures. These cannot be used until the fault is corrected
Question 6) Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do?

a) Check the headroom a d route to be taken when carrying the load

b) Carry out a risk assessment
c) Weigh the article
d) Get a mechanical device to help

Question 7) The main cause of serious accidents at work is

a) being struck by vehicles in the workplace

b) slips and trips
c) falls from height
d) eye injuries

Question 29) Review the following statements and Select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

A working platform is any surface that you can work from, for example a roof, scaffold, MEWP, tower or trestle

Statement two

It becomes a safe working platform when you have taken measures to prevent falls from it

a) Statement one is incorrect and statement two is correct

b) Statement one and two are correct
c) Statement two is incorrect and statement one is correct
d) Both statements are incorrect

Question 23) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

The noise lower exposure action value is 80 dB for daily exposure and 125 dB for peak noise level

Statement two

When checking to determine if a daily exposure level have been exceeded you can take into account the effect of
hearing protection being worn

a) Statement one is correct and statement two is incorrect

b) Both statements are correct

c) Both statements are incorrect

d) Statement two is correct and statement one is incorrect

Question 24) HSE should be notified in writing before any work starts on site if
 a) the project lasts more than 250 person days of construction work
b) the project lasts more than 30 days
c) the project lasts more than 25 days
d) the project lasts more than 35 days

Question 17) Health and safety inspectors do not have any right to

a) issue notices that require you to stop activity by using an improvement notice
b) remove samples from the site of an accident
c) your cooperation in allowing them to speak to all staff
d) enter a workplace without an appointment

Question 18) Repeat Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

The same emergency fire requirements apply to both a building site and a building that has been completed and is
occupied.

Statement two

If a site will be occupied during the hours of darkness and a scaffold is designated as an emergency escape route,
emergency lighting will be required on the scaffolding

a) Statement two is correct and is the result of applying statement one

b) Statement one and two are correct
c) Both statements are incorrect
d) Statement one is true and statemen two is incorrect

Question 28) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

There are two main types of Health and Safety Law

Statement two

The Health and Safety at Work Act is specific about what you must do

a) Both statements are incorrect

b) Statement one is correct and statement two is correct
c) Statement one is correct and statement two is incorrect
d) Statement two is correct and statement one is incorrect

Question 21) The best method for reducing the effects of excessive noise is to

a) apply sound insulation to the noise source

b) provide hearing protection
c) ensure the noise has been assessed correctly and the required limits applied correctly
a) d)reduce the noise level by 10 dB
Question 26) Identify the one item that is not required to be provided in a restroom on a building site.

a) Kettle or urn to provide boiling water

b) Chairs
c) Tables
d) A fridge

Question 22) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

A circular safety sign with a red band enclosing a crossed out symbol with a white background defines a mandatory
action to be taken

Statement two

The safe condition sign is white on a green background. The actual shape of the sign will vary

a) Statement two is incorrect and statement one is correct

b) Statement one and two are correct
c) Statement one is incorrect and statement two is correct
d) Both statements are incorrect

Question 27) Which three of the following items of information are required when completing a RIDDOR form?

1 Date & time of incident

2 Type of accident

3 Organization details

4 Employer public liability insurance

a) 3,2,4
b) 2,3,1
c) 1,4,3
d) 4,2,1

Question 19) Which of the following actions should be taken fist in the case of a minor burn?

a) Cool the area of the burn with clean cold water

b) Apply antiseptic cream to the burn
c) Cover the burn with a clean cloth
d) Wash with soap and water

Question 20) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

The most effective method of controlling items that have a COSHH data sheet may not be the use of PPE

Statement two

PPE should only be used as a first control measure

 a) Both statements are incorrect
b) Statement one is incorrect and statement two is correct
c) Statement one is correct and Statement two is Incorrect
d) Statement one and two are correct

Question 30) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

RIDDOR requires that accidents resulting in more than three days off work or in death must be reported to the HSE
in a timely manner

Statement two

Other reportable events are dangerous occurrences such as the collapse of a closed vessel, e.g. a cistern or tank

a) Statement one is correct and statement two is incorrect

b) Both statements are incorrect
c) Statement one and two are correct
d) Statement two is correct and statement one is incorrect

Question 5) Which one of the following is not classified as a reportable occurrence under RIDDOR?

a) An injury resulting in a week off work

b) A mild electric shock
c) Injury to a person caused by the collapse of a vessel, e.g. a tank or cistern
d) Fractured arm

Question 31) Which of the following actions should be first in the case of a minor burn?

a) Apply antiseptic cream to the burn

b) Cover the burn with a clean o

c) Wash with soap and water

d) Cool the area of the burn with clean cold water

Question 32) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

An electric drill is issued to you by your supervisor, He informs you that it has been checked Before you use the
drill, your correct action should be to inspect it yourself

Statement two

If the drill has a fault your next action should be to return it to your supervisor

a) Statement one and two are correct

b) Both statements are incorrect
c) Statement two is correct and statement one is the wrong way to deal with the situation
d) Statement one is the right action and statement two is the wrong action
Question 33) Repeat Which area of HSE legislation covers the general health and safety responsibilities of the
employer and employee in the workplace?

a) The Health Safety and Welfare in the Workplac Act of 1974

b) The Workplace Health and Safety Act 974
c) The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974
d) The Health and Safety at the Workplace Act of 1974

Question 1) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

The vibration from many hand tools can result in a HAVS (white finger)

Statement two

Hand arm vibrations affect nerves, blood vessels muscles and joints

a) Statement one is correct statement two is incorrect

b) Statement two is correct statement
c) Statement one and two are correct
d) Both statements are incorrect

Question 2) Which of the following should be included in a company safety policy?

a) First aid treatment to be given for minor injuries

b) Address of the Health and Safety Executive
c) When and where personal protective equipment must be worn
d) Maximum hours to be worked by operatives

Question 23) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

The noise lower exposure action value is 80 dB for daily exposure and 125 dB for peak noise level

Statement two

When checking to determine if a daily exposure level have been exceeded you can take into account the effect of
hearing protection being worn

a) Statement one is correct and statement two is incorrect

b) Both statements are correct

c) Both statements are incorrect

d) Statement two is correct and statement one is incorrect

Question 15) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.
Statement one

The fire risk assessment uses the same process as any other risk assessment and has the same objectives

Statement two

The main focus of a fire risk assessment will be the prevention of fire occurring

a) Statement two is correct and is the result of applying statement one

b) Statements one and two are correct
c) Statement one is incorrect
d) Both statements are incorrect

Question 13) What is most common injury in construction that result in time off work?

a) Head injuries
b) Falls and trips
c) Electrical shock
d) Broken limbs

Question 16) Repeat The Health and safety at Work Act 1974 requires that employers must prepare a written safety
policy where they

a) write legislation under the HSWA

b) compile proposals for regulations under the HSWA
c) provide advisory services to Industry
d) promote the objective of HSWA

Question 7) After completion of a company risk assessment, the use of a large hammer drill has been given a
significant risk rating. What would you have to do to comply with the risk assessment?

a) Undertake all identified control measures to reduce the risk

b) Take no additional precautions
c) Cease work activity immediately until the risk can be reduced
d) Use appropriate PPE/safeguards to reduce the risk

Question 10) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

Training will allow you to safely erect a mobile towers scaffold on any ground surface condition and access the
tower both Internal and externally

Statement two

In windy conditions placing sheeting around the mobile tower scaffold will protect the workers on the tower

a) Statement one is correct and statement two is incorrect

b) Statement one and two are corte
c) Both statements are incorrect
d) Statement two is incorrect
Question 11) When working on a scaffold which of the following carries the highest potential risk?

a) Removed ties to the structure

b) External ladders to the working area
c) A missing brick guard
d) Missing toe boards

Question 9) Why is it normal practice to stop hot work at least 30 minutes before you leave the workplace?

a) To meet company fire requirements where applicable and ensure safe practice
b) Give you time to test the work
c) So that the heat-producing equipment is cold enough to be packed into the tool bag
d) To allow the work to cool down before you leave

Question 24) Which combination of methods should be used for the development of control measures when
assessing solvent cement as a COSHH risk?

List of methods:

1 cleaning
2 ventilation
3 containment
4 change the process
5 system of work
6 PPE
a) 1-4,6
b) 1,3-5
c) 2-6
d) 1-6

Question 25) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

The most effective method of protecting individuals is by providing written risk assessments and PPE

Statement two

Putting up barriers or guards is an example of using the procedure indicated in statement one

a) Statement one is correct

b) Statement one and statement two is incorrect
c) Both statements are incorrect
d) Both statements are correct

Question 23) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.
Statement one

Fragile sloping roofs will require the use of a roof ladder with individuals attached by harness to the ladder

Statement two

The movement across the slope is best achieved by following the line of the purlin bolts

a) Both statement are true

b) Both statements are false
c) Statement one is true with statement two being untrue
d) Statement one is false

Question 18) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

Everyone in a work environment has health and safety responsibilities

Statement two

Checking that working conditions are healthy and safe before work begins requires planning and organisation

a) Statement one is correct and statement two is incorrect

b) Both statements are correct
c) Both statements are incorrect
d) Statement two is correct and is the result of applying statement one

Question 5) A hazardous substance which causes inflammation through prolonged contact with the skin is
catagorised as a

a) Irritant substance
b) Toxic substance
c) Corrosive substance
d) Harmful substance

Question 45) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

The site specification for construction work to be undertaken on site would provide information on the general
safety requirements for scaffolds on building sites

Statement two

The Construction (Health, Safety and welfare) Regulations 1996 should be used as a source of reference for
scaffolding information

a) Statement one is correct and statement two is incorrect

b) Statement one and two is correct
c) Statement two is correct and statement one is incorrect
d) Both statements are incorrect

Question 19) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one
Electricians may come into contact with fluxes. Flux is a hazard and a COSHH sheet is available from the HSE

Statement two

All fluxes are slightly corrosive but when they come into contact with the skin they are also irritant

a) Statement one and two are corrct

b) Statement one is correct and statement two is incorrect
c) Statement two is correct and statement one is incorrect
d) Both statements are incorrect

Question 20) Where a 110V mains supply is not available on site, what device is commonly used to provide the
required reduced low voltage?

a) Residual current device

b) Circuit breaker
c) Isolating transformer
d) Step-down generator

Question 21) Which of the following statements do not have an effect on health and safety?

a) Site vandalism and theft

b) The provision of toilet facilities

c) Construction work should be fenced off with suitable signs displayed

d) The use of open fencing that allows drivers of vehicles to see pedestrians

Question 16) Back pains and aches can be caused by

a) all of the answers apply

b) working for long periods without a rest period
c) not using a lifting aid
d) adverse working conditions (hot and cold)

Question 17) Review the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.

Statement one

Rotating machinery can be dangerous because certain types of lighting make the equipment look as it is stationary

Statement two

The best way to avoid this is to use a new style energy lamp

a) Both statements are correct

b) Statement one is incorrect and statement two is correct
c) The second statement is correct when applied to a statement one situation
d) Statement one is correct, statement two will not provide the Safety required
Question 14) All oganisations that employ people must keep a record of their risk assessments. Which of the
following statements is incorrect?

a) You do not need to comply with the above statement if you employ fewer than 5 people
b) The test of a good risk assessment is not the quality of the paperwork but your practical Understanding
of the main risks in your workplaces
c) It must cover all of the possible risks that employees are likely to encounter, even minor ones
d) The record that you keep can be as simple as a list which identifies the significant risks and the control
measures you will apply