1) What is the biggest cause of fatalities in the Construction Industry? a) Manual handling b) Falls from height c) Being struck by a moving vehicle d) Exposure to chemicals 2) A risk assessment identifies a) Who to blame if something goes wrong b) Who the first aider is. c) Accidents d) Potential hazards and control measures 3) A ‘hazard’ is: a) The likelihood of harm occurring b) Anything with the potential to cause harm c) The potential severity of an accident d) The site accident rate 4) What is the main risk from using power tools with a damaged cable? a) An eye injury b) Electric shock c) Vibration injury d) Hearing damage 5) A large tub of hand cleaner has been stored on a high shelf. What would be the biggest potential risk in this situation? a) Go out of date b) Damage the shelf c) Open and drip on the cleaner d) Fall and hit someone 6) A worker leaves materials and tools lying across a walkway. What is the most significant risk? a) Someone tripping over b) A collision between vehicles c) A fire to start on the walkway d) Other workers to suffer from stress 7) Why should all accidents and occurrences of ill health be reported? a) To find out who is to blame b) To count the numbers of accidents c) So that their manager can investigate to ensure the work practices are not causing the problem d) So that records are kept for insurance purposes 8) You are asked to move a heavy load. What does your employer need to do? a) Carry out a risk assessment b) Watch you while you move the load to make sure you don’t hurt yourself c) Ensure your supervisor watches you while you lift the load d) There is no need to do anything that’s why you’re employed 9) When lifting a load from the floor, you should a) Hold the load away from the body b) Lift the load as quickly as possible c) Keep the legs straight and the back bent d) Keep your back straight and bend the knees 10) The term ‘Working at height’ means: a) Working at least two metres or more above ground level b) Walking up or down a permanent staircase inside a tall building c) Working in any place where a person could slip or trip across a flat surface. d) Working in any place where a person could fall a distance able to cause injury 11) According to the Work at Height Regulations, the best option for managing the risks involved in working at height is to a) Avoid such work completely b) Prevent falls using guard rails c) Prevent falls using restraint lanyards d) Limit fall distance using nets and mats 12) Regular hand washing is important on construction sites because it will a) Avoid the need for safety gloves b) Stop substances getting onto the hands c) Reduce the risk of breathing in substances d) Reduce transfer of substances from hand to mouth 13) Exposure to asbestos fibres can cause serious long-term health problems, such as: a) Cuts and eye injuries b) Skin cancer and liver disease c) Breathing difficulties and lung cancer d) Dermatitis and vibration white finger 14) A mandatory safety sign is what colour? a) Red b) Blue c) Green d) Yellow 15) A prohibition safety sign is what colour? a) Red b) Blue c) Green d) Yellow 16) A warning/hazard safety sign is what colour? a) Red b) Blue c) Green d) Yellow 17) A safe condition sign is what colour? a) Red b) Blue c) Green d) Yellow 18) What is meant by “competence” in an individual? a) Someone with over 5 years’ experience b) Someone on a training course c) Someone who has the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to carry out the work safely d) The longest serving person on site 19) Which TWO of the following ways are accepted ways to achieve competence? a) Completing a relevant qualification b) Completing specific recognised training courses c) Watching and copying what someone else does d) Reading a product installation manual 20) Which player has scored the most Premier League goals with a total of 260? a) Thierry Henry b) Andy Cole c) Sergio Aguero d) Alan Shearer

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