Assessment of Basic Knowledge and Understanding of the General Risks Arising from Construction Work [Set 2]

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1. You are about to start a job. How will you know if it needs a permit to work (PTW)? *

4 points

A. Other workers will tell you

B. The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) will tell you

C. You will not be allowed to start until the permit to work has been issued

D. You don’t need to know, as permit to work only affect managers

2. Construction workers who are killed at work are most likely to die from: *

4 points

A. falling from height

B. leptospirosis

C. electrocution

D. on-site vehicle collision

3. Why may a young worker be more at risk of having accidents? *

4 points

A. Legislation does not apply to anyone under 18 years of age

B. They are usually left to work alone to gain experience

C. They have less experience and may not recognize danger or understand fully what could go wrong

D. There is no legal duty to provide them with PPE

4. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy? *

4 points

A. To reduce environmental side effects

B. To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

C. To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

D. All of the above

5. What must your employer do if you have to lift a load?

4 points

A. Be present while you lift the load

B. Provide a risk assessment of the task

C. Make sure your supervisor watches you while you lift the load

D. Nothing, it’s your responsibility

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6. Which of the following is a significant hazard when excavating alongside a building or structure? *

4 points

A. Undermining or weakening the foundations of the building

B. Noise and vibration affecting the occupiers of the building

C. Excavating too deep in soft ground

D. Damage to the surface finish of the building or structure

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

4 points

A. Put on ear defenders to cut out the engine noise

B. Ignore the problem, the lorry will soon drive away

C. See if there is a toxic gas meter in the trench

D. Get out of the trench quickly

8. You are in a deep trench and start to feel dizzy. What should you do?

4 points

A. Get out, let your head clear and then go back in again

B. Carry on working and hope that the feeling will go away

C. Make sure that you and any others get out quickly and report it

D. Sit down in the trench and take a rest

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9. A confined space is defined as: *

4 points

A. Having limited way out

B. Not designed for continuous occupancy

C. Open space

D. All of the above

10. You are in a confined space. If the level of oxygen drops:

4 points

A. your hearing could be affected

B. there is a high risk of fire or explosion

C. you could become unconscious

D. you might get dehydrated

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11. You are working on a flat roof. What is the best way to stop yourself falling over the edge? *

4 points

A. Put a large warning sign at the edge of the roof

B. Ask someone to watch you and shout when you get too close to the edge

C. Protect the edge with a guard-rail and toe-board

D. Use red and white tape to mark the edge

12. You can cross over a fragile roof only if:

4 points

A. If you stay away from any and do not walk on the plastic panels

B. You can see a sign pointing out that it is a fragile roof

C. With the use of crawling boards

D. Use the bolts to walk along

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13. What is the maximum permitted gap between the guard rails on a working platform? *

4 points

300 mm

470 mm

500 mm

690 mm

14. At the same time, how many people can use one ladder: *

4 points

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3, if it is long enough

D. 1, on each section of an extension ladder

15. You want to make sure the ladder you are about to use will be secure and will not have the chance of slipping. How can you do this?

4 points

A. You can ask if someone will be able to stand with their feet at the bottom

B. Tie it at the top

C. You should tie the ladder at the bottom

D. Wedge the bottom of the ladder with blocks of wood

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16. What is the biggest cause of long-term health issues in the construction industry?

4 points

A. Being struck by a vehicle

B. Breathing in hazardous dust and fumes

C. Loud noise

D. Slipping and tripping

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17. If you use a power tool to cut or grind materials, why must the dust be collected and not allowed to get into the air? *

4 points

A. Most dust can be harmful if breathed in

B. The tool will go faster if the dust is collected

C. To save time and avoid having to clear up the mess

D. You do not need a machine guard if the dust is collected

18. Which of these is most likely if your body comes into contact with wet cement?

4 points

A. Leptospirosis

B. Chemical burns and dermatitis

C. Temporary hearing loss

D. Vibration white finger

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19. You have been asked to do some work that will create dust. What should you do? (Give one answer)

4 points

A. Start work – no controls are needed as dust cannot cause serious issue

B. Use equipment to eliminate or reduce the dust, and wear the correct PPE

C. Work for short periods at a time

D. You should not do the work. Dust is highly dangerous

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20. Being exposed to which of these items will NOT cause lung infections or diseases? *

4 points

A. Bird faeces

B. Strong odours

C. Asbestos fibres

D. Silica in dust form

21. You need to use a 230 volt item of equipment. How should you protect yourself from an electric shock? *

4 points

A. Use a generator

B. Put up safety screens around you

C. Use a portable residual current device (RCD)

D. Wear rubber boots and gloves

22. Disposable ear plugs are essential when working in loud environments. How many times can be a disposable ear plug safely be worn? *

4 points

A. Only once

B. Twice

C. Three times if they are cleaned after

D. As long as the sound is inhibited, they can be used indefinitely

23. What should be done if you find a crack in your safety helmet? *

4 points

A. You should cease working immediately and find a replacement

B. You should apply glue to the cracked area

C. You should continue to work if it is a small crack

D. You should find a replacement when you go on your next break

24. When using a CO2 fire extinguisher you should be aware that the nozzle will become: *

4 points

A. Very hot

B. Very cold

C. Warm

D. Slightly cold

25. What do the letters SWL stand for? *

4 points

A. Safe Working Level

B. Satisfactory Weight Limit

C. Satisfactory Working Limit

D. Safe Working Load

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