SafePass Renewal Mock Test

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Who is responsible for safety on site?

Everyone

The employer

The employee

The safety officer

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Which of the following options is the main piece of Irish legislation regarding safety at work?

EU directives

The Irish Constitution

The Criminal Justice Act, 2010

The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005

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What are the main reasons for promoting Safety in Construction

Efficiency and productivity reasons

To increase company profits

Humanitarian, economic, legal and social reasons

To get the job done quicker

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Every construction worker must be in possession of a:

CSCS card.

QSCS Card.

Safe Pass Card.

passport or driving license.

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When construction work is being carried out for a homeowner, it is the homeowner's responsibility to ensure that the:

workers use the correct materials.

contractor has enough time to rest.

construction contractors are competent.

Health and Safety Authority knows when the work will finish.

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If an employee has been unfairly dismissed or penalised by the employer for raising health and safety issues, they may:

confront the employer outside the workplace.

raise a complaint with the local authority.

do nothing and look for work somewhere else.

raise a complaint with the Workplace Relations Commission.

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Question 7 / 50

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A Health and Safety Authority inspector may serve:

a site induction notice.

an improvement notice.

a site completion notice.

a receipt for inspecting the workplace.

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What is a health and safety risk?

A toolbox talk

A traffic management plan

A safe system of work plan

The likelihood/chance of a hazard causing harm to someone

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The following type of sign is used for:

a warning.

a mandatory action.

prohibited behaviour.

firefighting information.

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Question 10 / 50

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The following sign is used to indicate the direction of the:

site office.

fire hydrant

falling from heights' hazards.

emergency escape and first aid kit.

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Question 11 / 50

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Which of the following options is a hazard pertinent to electricity works that workers should be aware of before commencing with any electrical work on site?

Asbestos

Live parts

Airborne fibres

Material wastage

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Question 12 / 50

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One cubic metre of soil:

weighs less than a person.

weighs more than one tonne.

is not heavy enough to kill someone.

is enough to kill if it falls on top of a person.

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What should be provided to stop vehicles falling into an excavation?

Well-anchored stop blocks

A signaller to guide the driver

Red and white buntings on stakes

A fence with stakes and marker tape

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What are stop blocks used for?

To provide markers showing where the excavation site is

To prevent materials, such as soil and rock, falling into the excavation

To provide a foothold for climbing in and out of the excavation

To stop vehicles going too close to the edge of the excavation when tipping materials

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You are on site and encounter an Exclusion Zone. Which of the following statements applies?

Do not enter.

Ask an apprentice to go on your behalf.

Two non-permitted operatives may enter if one supervises the other.

Entry is only allowed if you are wearing the correct personal protective equipment.

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What is needed to work safely in a confined space?

Adequate training, a risk assessment and personal protective equipment

A permit to work, a risk assessment, adequate training and personal protective equipment

A safety helmet, goggles, a permit to work, a planned entry and respiratory protective equipment

A permit to work, a risk assessment, a planned entry, rescue arrangements, respiratory protective equipment and adequate training

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When should excavations be inspected?

Prior to a soil survey

At the start of each shift

When shoring is installed

During deep excavations only

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What factors can cause a trench collapse?

Underground services

An excavation dug in unstable soil

Edge protection at the top of the excavation

Excessive vibration from construction equipment or vehicle traffic around the excavation

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What determines the need to shore up an excavation?

A specialist engineer's soil survey

A risk assessment by a competent person

A survey of the equipment by a trained and experienced person

A warning about any unstable adjacent structures from their owner(s)/the public

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What is the maximum number of people permitted to use a ladder at one time?

One person at all times

A maximum of two people climbing the ladder

Two people working from a ladder, but not climbing it, is permissible

One person but they must be supervised by a health and safety representative

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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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What is the definition of 'working at height'?

Working on a step ladder

Working on safe stands around a building

Where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause injury

When work is being carried out on high-rise buildings over three floors high

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What is the maximum weight that covers of openings and holes in roadworks must be able to support?

The weight of a lorry

The weight of a dumper

Twice the maximum axle load

The weight of workers and tools

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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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When should a safety net be inspected?

Once when it is first erected

Every 7 days

Before any modification

After severe weather conditions

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Question 26 / 50

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Skin cancer can be caused by:

using sun creams.

direct sunlight on bare skin.

prolonged used of vibration tools.

getting the skin wet and cold in winter.

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Question 27 / 50

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During your lunch break, you visit a local pub and drink a pint of non-alcoholic beer. The waiter later informs you there was a mistake with your order and you were served an alcoholic beer. What should you do?

Stay away from site for the rest of the day.

Drink two litres of water before you start work again.

Ensure you eat a big lunch if you are operating any heavy machinery.

Inform your site manager and request that you refrain from heavy lifting / perform only light duties for the rest of the day.

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What measures can be put in place to minimise the damage caused by breathing in harmful amounts of dust while drilling, grinding, cutting or sanding?

Dampen the area with water

Use respiratory protective equipment

Someone should sweep the dust as it appears

Cover the area with a tent to avoid the dust floating around

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Question 29 / 50

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Short-term exposure to noise can lead to:

an accident.

temporary hair loss.

vibration white finger.

permanent hearing loss.

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How can hand-arm vibration syndrome impact construction workers who are exposed to excessive vibration in the workplace?

Damage to arteries

Damage to blood vessels

Broken hands and fingers

Damage to the nerves in the arms and hand

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Question 31 / 50

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On the second noise action level, 85 dB(A), the employer must:

offer compensation to employees working in that area.

inform the Health and Safety Authority and obtain a special permission to work.

issue a permit to work, post signs indicating the noise will exceed 85 dB(A) and restrict access.

reduce noise to the lowest practical level, post signs indicating the noise is likely to exceed 85 dB(A), and provide ear protectors and ensure they are worn.

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Question 32 / 50

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What does this sign mean?

Extremely noisy area ahead

Ear protection must be worn

Hearing protection is recommended

Within this container is hearing protection equipment

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Question 33 / 50

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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 34 / 50

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A subcontractor on site is carrying out welding activities for an air-rising roof. How can you most efficiently prevent people walking past the activity from getting arc-eye?

Put up hazard warning signs

Put screens around the welding activity

Give everyone personal protective equipment

Employ a co-worker to warn people of the danger

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What preventative measures could be put in place when working on a platform with basic personal protective equipment?

A tarpaulin

Handrails and toe boards

A lighting system

Safety boots with 2mm tread

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Which of the following options must be reported to the Health and Safety Authority?

A dangerous occurrence

An occupational disease

Fatal accidents and major injuries

Injury on site with no time off normal duties

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Question 37 / 50

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An accident must be recorded in the accident report book for every incident involving:

the death of a person.

a personal injury to anyone.

a person needing to go to hospital.

an employee being out of work for more than three days.

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Question 38 / 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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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 40 / 50

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Dangerous occurrences should be reported to the Health and Safety Authority’s online reporting system when:

an employee sustains a minor injury.

there is a non-fatal accident in the workplace

an employee is out of work for less than three days

there is a dangerous occurrence as specified in the regulations.

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Question 41 / 50

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Which of these accidents are reportable to the Health and Safety Authority?

Dermatitis (1 day off work)

Broken arm (30 days off work)

Cut finger requiring first-aid treatment (0 days off work)

Cut finger requiring first-aid treatment (4 days off work)

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Question 42 / 50

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In accordance with the Health and Safety Authority, what must a construction supervisor ensure is in place on a construction site?

That all operatives are first aid trained.

Safe and suitable access ways are provided.

Traffic and pedestrian routes are organised and controlled.

That all access roads are tarmaced with traffic light systems in place.

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Question 43 / 50

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If you see the following sign on a construction site, what does it mean and what should you do?

You are about to enter an exclusion zone. Any inducted operative can enter.

You are about to enter an exclusion zone. Only enter if you are permitted to.

Do not enter. Health & Safety Authority on site.

You must stop what you are doing and ensure you are wearing the necessary site personal protective equipment before entering.

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This sign means that site safety:

only starts after you pass this point.

is for the operatives who work on site.

takes place within a 5m radius of where you can see this sign.

is of upmost importance on this site and is enforced throughout the area.

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Hand tools and other equipment operated by manual effort should:

be replaced every week

be replaced after each project.

have handles that are secure and free from splits.

be sharpened properly if they are a cutting or drilling tool.

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Question 46 / 50

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You are about to undertake a construction activity that requires ear defenders to be worn. Unfortunately, the soft inner lining is torn on the left side. What should you do?

Find a team member with functioning ear defenders and share them.

Ignore the issue, proceed to your work site and undertake your work duties.

Stop what you are doing and only carry out the activity when you are issued a new pair.

Take off the faulty ear defenders and use noise cancelling earphones whilst undertaking the activity.

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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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What must a construction vehicle have when the line of vision is restricted?

CCTV and monitors

A mirror on a telescopic arm

A second machine operator

A designated platform or seat for a driving assistant

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What are the main risks for workers working around cranes on a construction site?

Fire due to overload, materials falling, overloading

Rough terrain and/or congested public traffic routes around the construction site

Electrical hazards i.e. contact with overhead cables, materials falling, overloading

Crane operators overreaching or overbalancing outside of the cab and falling on others

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What is the main risk on a construction site to workers regarding vehicles and traffic?

Lack of hearing

Well laid out routes

Slips, trips and falls

Being hit by heavy-duty vehicles

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