SafePass Renewal Mock Test

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It is your first day on a new site. What must you do before entering the live site?

Undertake a site induction (online/other)

Present your CSCS card to your employer

Submit your driving licence to Human Resources

Ensure you have all of the correct Personal Protective Equipment with you

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There is a common, 5 step approach to risk assessment. What is the first step?

Decide who may be harmed

Review the risk assessment

Assess the risks and take action

Identify hazards, i.e., anything that may cause harm

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If an operative does not understand some of the induction information, they should:

ask the presenter for clarification.

disregard it, as health and safety is the site manager’s responsibility.

carry on with their work and attend another induction the following day.

wait until the presentation is over, as it may be explained during the remaining time.

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The Health and Safety Authority has issued an immediate prohibition notice for a specific activity on a construction site. What does this mean for that activity?

All activity on the site must cease immediately.

All personnel must leave the site.

The specified activity must cease until the inspector's issues have been addressed and rectified.

The site manager is the only person permitted to remain on site until the inspector's issues have been addressed and rectified.

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An operative working on site sees the following sign. What does it mean?

Do not enter

There is a hazard ahead

Warning of chemical substances ahead

You must immediately stop what you are doing

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Question 6 / 50

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Which of these is a dangerous occurrence and must be reported to the Health and Safety Authority?

A fire, explosion, electrical shortcut, etc

The controlled demolition of any building or structure

Minor injuries to the public, e.g., a short illness (less than 5 days)

Minor injuries to site operatives, e.g., a short illness (less than 5 days)

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Which of the following is not a risk on a construction site?

Disease

Falling from height

Slips, trips, and falls

Eating in the site canteen

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Question 8 / 50

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Why is it important that fresh hazard identification and risk assessment procedures are carried out for each new job?

There may be different workers and different working environments for each job.

Hazards and risks differ between sites.

Employers can be sued for copyright infringement and/or plagiarism.

To create a new filing record for each site.

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Question 9 / 50

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Which of the following options is not a requirement for safety in the workplace?

A valid up to date Safe Pass Registration Card

A minimum of 5 years practical site experience

Knowledge of and compliance with safety law

Adequate information, training, instruction and supervision

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Question 10 / 50

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Which of the following statements best describes Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)?

A PAT test is a remote online check of an electricians qualifications.

A PAT test is a check of an electrical appliances asset value.

The law requires electrical equipment to be safe. The PAT test is one tool that can be used to ensure this.

A PAT test is a voluntary visual check of an electrical appliance.

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How can employees assist in maintaining electrical equipment?

Immediately report any defects that are found

Check the equipment for visible signs of damage or faults

Implement a system of random testing of the equipment

Ensure equipment is only ever used under direct supervision of the site supervisor

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Question 12 / 50

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In any situation at work involving electricity, The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations put legal obligations onto:

the project sponsor.

employees and the public.

employers and employees.

employers and shareholders.

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Question 13 / 50

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What colour is a 110v cable on a construction site?

Red

Blue

Black

Yellow

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When working on a construction site, what colour and voltage should the electricity cables be?

Blue and 110V

Red and 240V

Yellow and 110V

Brown and 240V

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Which of the following documents do you need when working in a confined space?

A risk assessment

A safe system of work plan

A written contract for the work

A company health and safety policy

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What could happen if the oxygen level drops in a confined space?

People will start sweating

There is a risk of explosion

There is a risk of debris falling

People could lose consciousness

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What must you have in order to be authorised to work in a confined space or a deep excavation?

A permit-to-work

A risk assessment

A method statement

A Safe System of Work Plan (SSWP)

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Under which of the following conditions is it safe to complete work at 50 metres high when there is also work happening directly below?

When it is light outside during daytime hours.

At night when there are fewer people in the area

When there is little to no risk of anything falling that could cause injury to people working below.

When workers have signed a waiver ensuring no legal proceedings will be taken against the employer.

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Question 19 / 50

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When working on a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP), what protection does a safety harness provide?

It arrests a fall and reduces the impact.

It helps the user to stretch outside the MEWP.

It makes the user more visible working at heights.

It tracks the user's movements for the safety officer.

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It is safe to use a mobile elevated work platform:

with the tyres low on air.

on firm and level ground.

close to overhead cables.

when the platform is moving.

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Question 21 / 50

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Which of the following is not a purpose of a safety net?

To make a hole safer

To cover sharp edges

To cover an open hole

To catch falling people or objects

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Question 22 / 50

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Which of the following can be a cause of accidents?

Fatigue and overconfidence

Confidently following safety procedures

Staying focused on the job with confidence

Obtaining the necessary information for a job

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Question 23 / 50

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Which of the following causes the most deaths in construction?

Electrocution

Falls from height

Wall or trench collapse

Being struck by machinery

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Question 24 / 50

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Whose responsibility is it to provide and maintain adequate welfare facilities (washing areas / toilet / canteen) on site?

The employee

The employer

The engineer

The union representative

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Question 25 / 50

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What should a person do if cement gets on their skin?

Wash it off at once

Wash it off when they get home

Wash it off when they finish the job

Continue working as it is not necessary to wash it off

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Question 26 / 50

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Personal protective equipment issued by an employer must:

be cleaned properly once a week.

not be interfered with or misused.

not be looked after because replacements are available.

be replaced at the expense of the employee if it is damaged.

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Question 27 / 50

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Where would workers be most at risk of contact with Weil’s disease?

Working on a roof

Working with electricity

Working on a high-level scaffold

Working at ground level near to water

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Question 28 / 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 29 / 50

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During refurbishment or demolition works, there is a risk that operatives may be infected by legionnaires’ disease, which is:

blisters that appear on the hands

a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by water borne bacteria.

collapse due to lack of fresh air in confined spaces.

a form of blood cancer

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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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Question 31 / 50

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Which of the following is the most likely to cause you vibration white finger when operated for long periods of time?

An electric hoist

A pneumatic hammer drill

Battery-powered tools, such as a drill

Hand tools, such as a hammer and chisel

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Question 32 / 50

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You can roughly tell the personal noise exposure of 85 dB(A) to be equivalent to having to shout to be heard:

2m away.

6m away

4m away.

15m away.

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Question 33 / 50

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What is the minimum noise level at which an employer must legally take action?

60dba

70dba

80dba

40dba

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Question 34 / 50

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If an employee is using a safety harness for the first time, what should they do?

Ask their work mate for advice on how to use it

Search Google for instructions on how to use it

Tell their supervisor that they don’t know how to use it

Try to work it out for themselves and carry on working

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Question 35 / 50

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You notice that your glove is ripped. Gloves are mandatory under your risk assessment. What is the best course of action?

Leave the site immediately

Stop working and replace the defective glove

Take off the ripped glove and quickly finish the task

Finish the task after using sticky tape to repair the glove

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Question 36 / 50

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When should a site team check their construction equipment for any damage?

Every day

Once a week

Each time before use

Once every few hours

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Question 37 / 50

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An operative is going to start a new task/activity that involves new and different construction methods compared to the works they have previously done. How would the operative know if they need any additional personal protective equipment (PPE)?

The Quantity Surveyor will inform them.

The type of PPE required is self explanatory.

From the risk assessment / method statement.

They need to follow what everyone else is doing.

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Question 38 / 50

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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 39 / 50

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If someone is injured at work, who should record it in the accident book?

The H.S.A.

The Local Authority

The Architect

The injured person or someone acting on their behalf

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Question 40 / 50

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All employees must be made aware of:

a local hospital's address.

the site emergency procedures.

where to switch off the electricity.

the location of the first-aid box key.

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Question 41 / 50

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What is the main objective for carrying out an accident investigation?

To find out the cost of the incident

To ensure a record is kept of the incident

To know the correct person to pursue legal damages against

To find out what caused the incident and ensure measures are put in place to prevent the incident from happening again

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Question 42 / 50

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It is important for a worker to report a 'near miss' to ensure that:

the site is closed down so that all employees can leave the site safely.

signs can be put up immediately, alerting others entering the area of the 'near miss'.

the area is immediately cordoned off and the Health and Safety Authority can inspect the area.

preventative measures are put in place to prevent a re-occurrence.

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Question 43 / 50

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Under the Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, which of the following must be reported to the Health and Safety Authority?

Plant or equipment coming into contact with overhead wires

Plant or equipment coming into contact with underground water pipes

Fire damage to a canteen wall

The collapse, overturning or failure of load-bearing parts of lifts and lifting equipment

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Question 44 / 50

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Which of the following options are ways to protect the health and safety of operatives using construction equipment?

Ensure operatives are competent and authorised.

Only use construction equipment that is less than 5 years old.

Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for use and maintenance.

Any operative using construction equipment must have someone supervising them.

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Question 45 / 50

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Regarding traffic control, if there are transport vehicles or earth-moving machinery used on site, there must also be:

signage provided for the public.

controlled traffic and pedestrian routes, with safe ways provided.

a minimum of one banksman provided outside the construction site.

an approval notice from the local authorities on display at the site entrance.

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Question 46 / 50

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When using an abrasive wheel, which of the following is true?

It is essential that the right abrasive wheel for the job is chosen.

Some form of eye protection must be used, either goggles, a face shield or a visor.

Any shields supplied by the manufacturer need to be altered by the operator to permit exposure of the correct amount of abrasive wheel.

Accumulation of hot sparks within a machine's guard pose significant risk, so guards must be left off when working in a confined space.

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Question 47 / 50

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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 48 / 50

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Before operations commence where an excavation is taking place, the plant operator must:

ensure the ground has been excavated before.

ensure the ground bearing capacity is safe for vehicles.

make sure that there are no fences or guards around any trenches.

know the location of any overhead cables, buried cables, sewers or gas pipes.

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Question 49 / 50

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When walking across a construction site, what is the best way to avoid an accident with the telescopic handler?

Wear full body hi-vis clothing

Only use the designated pedestrian walkways

Always engage eye contact with the telescopic handler driver

Wait till you see the telescopic handler driver has gone on his break

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Question 50 / 50

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The operative required for signalling a vehicle on a construction site should be the:

banksman.

site manager.

vehicle driver.

crane operator.

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