SafePass Renewal Mock Test

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The financial cost of health and safety at work must be paid by:

the employer.

the employee.

the safety representative.

the Health and Safety Authority.

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It is not a duty of the employer to provide:

a safe place of work.

a canteen with hot meals.

safe plant and equipment.

information, instruction, training and supervision.

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How should hazardous waste from a construction site be disposed of?

Transport the waste to landfill

In the clearly-marked wheelie bins onsite

Any skip provided the waste is in a sealed plastic bag

Follow the site procedure and rules for disposing of hazardous materials

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Which of the following options is not a duty of the employer?

Ensure all employees receive a Christmas bonus

Prepare and revise adequate plans to be followed in emergencies

Ensure employees receive adequate training without loss of remuneration

Ensure working conditions protect both fixed-term and temporary employees

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What is an improvement notice?

It forbids any activity on site.

It demands information from the employer.

It is a request for a list of people working on site

It is a written requirement that an identified issue be fixed within a specific time frame.

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What does 'reasonably practicable' mean, in relation to the duties of an employer?

How risk is determined

How cost is determined

Spending the least amount of money on safety measures

The minimum standard that the law will accept in creating and keeping a safe and healthy workplace

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Question 7 / 50

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Who should a risk assessment be briefed to before works start for the day?

The client

The project management team

The whole construction workforce

The operatives who will be undertaking works associated to the risk assessment

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The following type of sign is used for:

a warning action.

an advised action.

a prohibited action.

a mandatory action.

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Question 9 / 50

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The following type of sign is a:

hazard sign

fire warning sign

prohibition sign.

chemical warning sign

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Question 10 / 50

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What is the first step in a risk assessment?

Monitor risks

Evaluate risks

Identify hazards

Decide who may be harmed

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Question 11 / 50

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What should a construction worker first do when they collect electrical equipment from the site storeroom?

Proceed to their place of work

Check the electrical appliance works

Check the electrical equipment for any damage

Check the electrical equipment's PAT test is up to date

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Question 12 / 50

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Why should you only use 110v tools on a construction site?

They are lighter to use

They are more powerful

They are easier to maintain

They are safer to use outdoors

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Question 13 / 50

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All excavations must provide:

plenty of water and soil.

safe access and egress.

walings and struts to climb.

movements in the timbering.

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What should be done to protect people and plant from falling into an excavation?

The excavation must be lit during darkness.

Security personnel should patrol the excavation.

No other work should be allowed to take place on site until the excavation work is completed.

Suitable barriers must be placed around the excavation.

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What is the purpose of installing guard rails around the top of an excavation?

To prevent the sides collapsing

To prevent people from falling in

To mark where work is complete

To prevent unauthorised persons entering the excavation

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What preparatory works must be carried out as part of a risk assessment for an excavation?

A draft permit must be produced.

A historical ground investigation report must be assessed.

The area must be scanned for underground services.

A photograph must be taken of the ground that will be excavated.

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What precaution should be taken to ensure the sides of the excavations are safe?

Support the sides with a trench box or by sloping the sides.

Support the sides by placing stop blocks at the trench sides.

Support the sides by adding water to the soil to help it solidify.

Support the sides by placing suitable barriers around the top of the trench.

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Question 18 / 50

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When working on a fragile roof, workers must always:

use an additional tower scaffold.

use crawler boards to help support their weight.

use a ladder to balance on.

work at least 2m away from the edge of any opening.

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Question 19 / 50

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Mobile elevated work platforms should be inspected and documented:

twice per month

monthly.

once per year.

prior to each use.

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Who should erect, dismantle or modify a scaffold?

A group of strong workers

Anyone who is working on site

Anyone who has seen it done before

Anyone who is trained, competent and authorised

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Who must inspect a scaffold?

The owner

The safety manager

A competent person

The site workers before using it

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Question 22 / 50

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What should be used to clean dirty hands?

Solvent

Paraffin

White spirit

Soap and water

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Question 23 / 50

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How can a construction worker become a first aider?

Watch first-aid training videos on YouTube.

Buy a book on ‘How to become a first aider.’

Ask your employer if you can go on a first-aid training course.

Ask one of the site first aiders to show you various techniques.

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It isn’t a legal requirement, but what can construction companies enforce on their operatives when they are working on a construction project?

Zero smoking tolerance

To work national holidays

Drugs and alcohol testing

To purchase their own personal protective equipment

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Question 25 / 50

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You are working in a damp environment near refuse containers. Which disease are you most at risk of being infected with?

Silicosis

Rosacea

Skin cancer

Weil's disease

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Question 26 / 50

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How could you know if you have breached your noise and vibration threshold?

Ask the local residents if the work is noisy

See if there were any tremors in the ground

Ask an experienced site manager for their opinion

Use a noise and vibration monitor to compare against the planning allowance

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Question 27 / 50

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Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is caused by:

operating a tower crane

using any hand held tools

using vibrating hand held power tools

working near construction vehicles

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Question 28 / 50

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When inserting a soft earplug defender, which is the best technique to use?

Roll plug and insert, then repeat. Always use 2 plugs per ear.

Fold plug, pull ear and hold in place while it expands in ear canal.

Use oil to soak plugs prior to use, then roll and insert in ear canal.

Roll plug, pull ear up and back, and hold plug in place while it expands in ear canal.

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Which scenarios can cause permanent hearing loss on a construction site?

Using ear protectors

A one-off loud noise

Exposure to noise levels of 87 db over a long period of time

always working in a low noise environment

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Why are the effects of prolonged vibration exposure serious?

Vibration exposure is prevalent everywhere.

There are no warning signs that it can occur.

The long-term effects of vibration are unknown.

They can cause a disabling issue that cannot be cured.

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Question 31 / 50

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When noise levels on a construction site are at 85 dB(A) or above and an employee has to carry out work, what is the employer legally obligated to do?

Make hearing protection available and ensure it is worn

Make employees complete the work as quickly as possible

Inform neighbours of the site that the work is to be carried out

Carry out the work when there are less trades on the construction site

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Question 32 / 50

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Which of the following statements is true regarding personal protective equipment (PPE)?

It is the employer’s duty to provide PPE.

It is the employee’s duty to provide PPE.

The safety representative is responsible for providing PPE.

The employee can refuse to wear PPE if it is not comfortable.

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Which of these statements is true regarding personal protective equipment (PPE)?

The employee must provide their own PPE.

The employee should use PPE only if it is available.

The employee has a duty to wear PPE when required.

The employer must provide training in the use and care of PPE required.

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Question 34 / 50

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What type of eye protection should you be supplied with and wear whilst using a cartridge-operated or compressed gas gun?

Normal sunglasses

Prescription glasses

Impact rated goggles

Chemical splash goggles

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When do you need to wear eye protection?

Whenever there is a risk of eye injury

Only if you work with hazardous materials

When your employer can afford it and purchases them

If a risk assessment or the site rules states that you must wear them

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Question 36 / 50

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Which of the following is not reportable to the Health and Safety Authority?

When an employee is injured in a traffic collision while commuting to work

When a non-employee or a member of the public is injured as a result of work activity

When the employee is injured when carrying out work and is absent for 3 consecutive days

When the employee, who is not doing the work, is injured as a result of a workplace accident and is absent for 3 consecutive days

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Question 37 / 50

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Fatal accidents must be reported to the Health and Safety Authority:

immediately.

within ten days.

within three days.

within seven days.

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Question 38 / 50

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Which of these incidents is not reportable to the Health and Safety Authority?

Overturned crane

Twisted ankle (1 day off work)

Vibration white finger (5 days off work)

Failure of breathing apparatus while being used

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Question 39 / 50

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What must you do if you see an operative acting in an unsafe manner?

Take video evidence, if possible, and inform your supervisor.

Find the operative's supervisor and tell them as soon as possible.

Avoid any interaction with them and complete your duties safely and responsibly.

Stop the person if it is safe to do so and tell them to stop doing what they are doing immediately.

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Question 40 / 50

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Why must you report even small cuts and bruises that are received onsite?

To ascertain who was at fault and ensure they're reprimanded appropriately.

Records of minor incidents onsite must be kept in the event of the injury worsening.

The onsite record book must be updated with an entry every day, no matter how minor.

Even small cuts and bruises can slow work down, so its important to keep a record of potential costs incurred.

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Question 41 / 50

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Which of the following does not have to be recorded in the accident book?

Details of the injury

Your home address

Your National Insurance number

The date and time of your accident

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Question 42 / 50

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What are the requirements when using cartridge-operated tools?

The operative must wear a hi vis jacket

The operative must be under the age of 18.

The operative must have written permission from their employer

The operative must be over 18 years of age, trained and tested for colour blindness.

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Question 43 / 50

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When cutting concrete with a consaw, ear and eye protection must be worn:

at all times.

if you are indoors.

if you are on an excavation site.

if you are outside and it is windy.

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Question 44 / 50

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A dumper truck is operating on a construction site. What must an employer ensure is followed, in accordance with the Health and Safety Authority?

All dumper trucks have reversed parked at the end of the shift with the key left in the ignition.

All drivers are competent and hold a current CSCS card relating to operating a site dumper truck.

That a GPS is fitted to the dumper truck to monitor vehicle movements and productivity of each driver.

The skip of the dumper should never be overfilled or overloaded to the point where material could fall out and injure someone.

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Question 45 / 50

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The electric drill you are about to use has a worn cable with wires showing. What action should be taken?

Throw away the drill and use another one.

Stop work immediately and inform your supervisor.

Using insulating tape, tape up the cable and carry on using the drill.

The drill is only for use on light work, so you can carry on using the drill.

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A worker is driving a site dumper and another worker decides to ride on the vehicle as a passenger. What should the driver do?

Drive at a low speed

Let the other worker hang on the step

Give the other worker the keys and let them drive

Refuse to take the other worker as there is no seat for a passenger

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Question 47 / 50

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The telescopic handler is being driven faster than the signage indicates is allowed on site. What is the best course of action?

Report the incident to the site manager.

Put pallets in the roadway to slow the telescopic handler down.

Change the site signage to reflect the increased speed of the telescopic handler.

If it is safe for both of you, stop the driver and inform them that they were speeding and must follow the site speed limit.

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A driver is sitting in the telescopic handler. You need to pass behind the vehicle. Which of the following is the best course of action?

Run quickly behind the machine and do not distract the driver.

Slowly and carefully go behind the machine and do not distract the driver.

Engage eye contact, indicate to the driver your route and pass after he has responded.

Leave immediately as you should not be onsite while the telescopic handler is operating.

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Question 49 / 50

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What is the purpose of a blue and white safety sign?

It's a mandatory instruction that you must adhere to.

It indicates an upcoming hazard that you must be aware of.

It's an advisory sign that you may want to consider following.

It's an informative sign that helps your route around a construction site.

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Question 50 / 50

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Which phrase below best describes the interaction between pedestrian and vehicle traffic on a building site?

Pedestrian traffic is never allowed on building sites.

Pedestrian traffic should always run parallel to vehicle traffic.

Pedestrian traffic should be separated from vehicle traffic wherever possible.

Pedestrian traffic should always share a gate when exiting or entering a building site.

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