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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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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Who is a competent person?

The foreman

The oldest person on site

Someone who has been trained

Someone with knowledge, training and experience to do a job

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Who must provide personal protective equipment?

The employee

The employer

The union representative

The Health and Safety Authority

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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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A safety officer should:

have a minimum of 10 years construction experience

be the most senior person on site.

have the ability to climb scaffolds.

be able to communicate the safety and health requirements to managers, supervisors and workers.

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It is the duty of the employer to:

provide safe systems of work.

praise employees who work fast.

provide travel expenses to and from the site.

provide and maintain safe plant and equipment.

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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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Why is it essential that workers understand the risk assessments and method statements before work on site begins?

They describe the risks of a task.

They ensure accountability if something goes wrong.

They teach how a construction task should be carried out.

They outline the risks of carrying out a task and the process for mitigating the likelihood of a risk happening.

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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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What is the standard definition of 'a hazard'?

Something that would not hurt anyone else

Something with the potential to cause harm to a person

Something that only happens when other trades are on site

Something that happens after it has been identified within the risk assessment

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Question 12 / 50

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With regard to health and safety regulations, which of the following is the best definition of risk?

Risk is any act that ensures all site rules are followed

Risk is any act that can cause harm or suffer health effects.

Risk is any source of potential damage than can happen when travelling to work

Risk is the likelihood that a person may be harmed or suffers adverse health effects if exposed to a hazard.

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You are considering using a mobile scaffold tower for a job. What is the first factor you should consider?

Is the tower stable on level ground?

The location of the work?

Has the tower been erected by a competent person?

Can the work be completed without the need to work at height?

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Overhead power cables are crossing a construction site area. In regard to electrical safety, what are the best two precautions you would expect a well-managed contractor to have in place?

Warning signs

Height restriction goal posts with barriers

Speed limits being enforced on site traffic

A separation of traffic and pedestrian traffic

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How do you know that the electrical equipment being used on a construction site is safe?

Always use other contractors' electrical equipment.

Have equipment tested regularly by a competent person.

All equipment is considered safe if it is working as it should.

Check the equipment when it becomes faulty or does not work.

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What is the main risk concerning overhead cables?

The cables will likely limit a worker's line of sight.

Any damage to the cables would lead to a power cut across the site.

Overhead cables may fall as a result of damage from work being carried out.

Workers may accidentally touch the overhead cables and receive an electric shock.

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During operation, an excavator makes contact with overhead cables. The vehicle becomes inoperable, but there is no immediate risk from fire or other hazards. You should inform the operator to:

remain in the cab. Then you should immediately inform ESB Networks.

get out of the cab immediately. Then you should contact ESB Networks.

get out of the cab and continue working using a different machine

remain in the cab. Then you should immediately devise a rescue plan with your colleagues.

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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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Dependent on conditions, how much can a cubic metre of soil weigh?

100-200kg

400-500kg

300-350kg

1,000-1,500kg

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You are required to excavate close to an electrical underground cable. What tool should you use if hand digging?

An aluminium scoop shovel

An insulated shovel or spade

Any tool as long as you have rubber gloves and wellington boots on

Do not hand dig and only use an excavator to prevent electric shocks

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Which statement is true concerning the safe use of ladders?

Always use three points of contact when climbing a ladder

Folding ladders are illegal on building sites and cannot be used

Make sure the ladder is suitable for the task

Tools and materials must be carried in the left hand so the right hand can firmly grip the rungs

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You need to go to the top deck of a high platform, which has a 4m long ladder to climb up. The ladder appears to be damaged. Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?

Climb up the ladder but avoid the damage.

Repair the ladder to the best of your abilities before using it.

Don’t use the ladder and make sure others know not to use it.

Don’t use the ladder and report the damage to your supervisor at the end of the shift.

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Question 23 / 50

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The correct method of climbing or working on a ladder or stepladder is for the user to:

stand on the top rung to reach the work activity.

position the ladder and work side-on to the work activity.

position the ladder and lean outwardly to reach sideways.

maintain three points of contact and face forward towards the work activity.

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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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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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If an inexperienced worker is asked to operate a hoist tower, what should they do?

Ask for instructions from a competent person

Operate it by following the manufacturer's instructions

Operate it as they have seen how it is done and it is not difficult

Refuse as they haven’t been trained and they are not competent

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Question 27 / 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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What is the purpose of a main contractor having a health and safety file on their site?

To record any accidents / incidents that happen on site

To outline all hazards and risk on a construction project

To show the long term impacts of not following health and safety practices

To ensure accountability regarding who is at fault in the event of a health and safety incident occurring

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Question 29 / 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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Question 30 / 50

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To prevent cement burns workers should wear:

a hard hat, goggles and hi-vis jacket.

suitable gloves, hi-vis jacket and boots.

suitable gloves and goggles and eye protectors.

suitable gloves, suitable outer clothing and wellington boots.

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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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A condition caused by over exposure to loud noise is:

tetanus.

tinnitus.

tendinitis.

tuberculosis

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Question 33 / 50

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What percentage of the costs of personal protective equipment (PPE) should any employer contribute to their employees' PPE?

100% and replace it if it is worn out

The costs are split equally by the employer and the employee

100% but once it's worn out the employee has to pay for the replacement

Zero. It is called personal protective equipment because the individual person who uses it has to pay for it

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Question 34 / 50

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Eye protection is needed in which of the following circumstances?

If you are working at heights

If you are working with any equipment in a confined space

If you are working in the same building as a colleague who is wearing eye protection

If it is required in your risk assessment, if you feel there is a danger of injury, or if the site rules prescribe it

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Question 35 / 50

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Where can head protection be removed when on a building site?

If you are under scaffolding

Only in safe areas, like a site office

If you are having lunch on some scaffolding

When walking between plots on a large building site

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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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Who is legally obliged to report an accident to the Health and Safety Authority?

The employer

The employee

The site foreman

The engineer

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Question 38 / 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 39 / 50

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What happens if an employee gets a small cut on their finger while working on site?

The incident is reported at the end of the day

The cut is cleaned and the employee continues working

The accident is reported and first aid is administered if necessary

The cut is cleaned and covered properly and it is reported to the supervisor later

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Question 40 / 50

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A collapse or partial collapse of a scaffold more than 5m high is:

an incident reportable to the site manager.

an incident that does not need to be reported

a dangerous occurrence reportable to ESB Networks

a dangerous occurrence reportable to the Health and Safety Authority.

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Question 41 / 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 42 / 50

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You have witnessed a serious accident on your site and are to be interviewed by the Health and Safety Authority. What should you do?

Decline the invitation to speak to the inspector.

Co-operate and tell the inspector exactly what you saw.

Ask your supervisor what you should say to the inspector.

Tell the inspector a version of events that your colleagues have asked you to repeat.

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Question 43 / 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 44 / 50

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It is an offence to:

unload or tip material into an excavation.

carry persons on plant not designed for the purpose.

affix signs to vehicles not designed to accomodate passengers.

load loose material onto a vehicle that is fitted with a purpose-built overhead guard.

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In order to use any electrical equipment safely, before using it, operatives should have checked its:

servicing information.

information on its country of origin.

instructions and safety information.

brand name and manufaturing date.

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Question 46 / 50

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A worker may carry passengers on a vehicle only if:

they are not driving on a public road.

their supervisor gives them permission.

it is for a short distance and at a low speed.

a suitable secure seat is provided for the driver and passenger.

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Question 47 / 50

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You need to pass under a crane while it is lifting. What is the best course of action?

Wait until the load is finished or find another route

Run quickly under the load ensuring not to distract the driver

Engage eye contact with the crane driver and then run quickly under the load

Engage eye contact with the crane driver and then walk slowly under the load

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Which phrase best describes the relationship between pedestrian and vehicle traffic on a well managed construction site?

Pedestrians are not allowed on a construction site at any time

Pedestrians are only allowed to use road ways for vehicles during certain hours.

Pedestrian traffic should be separated with a physical barrier from vehicle traffic at all times.

No Vehicles / Plant or Pedestrians are permitted on site.

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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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When are you most likely to experience risks from traffic on a construction site?

Travelling to and from the site

In the site office

Loading vehicles and moving around the site

Getting in and out of the site and getting people safely past the site

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