SafePass Renewal Mock Test

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It is a duty of the employee to:

arrive early and do overtime.

provide their own personal protective equipment.

engage in improper conduct or behaviour which could endanger their health, safety and welfare, or that of another person.

exercise reasonable care of their own safety, health and welfare, and that of any other person affected by their acts or omissions while at work.

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Question 2 / 50

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A safety officer should have the ability to:

write a safety statement.

use plant and equipment.

write a method statement.

identify hazards and assess risks.

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Question 3 / 50

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It is an offence for an employee to:

become a safety representative.

attend training related to safety, health and welfare at work.

comply with the requirements of the written safety statements.

engage in improper conduct or behaviour which could endanger themselves or any other person.

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Question 4 / 50

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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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Question 5 / 50

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What must you have in place before planning and organising lifting operations?

A lifting plan prepared by a competent person

Dry weather

Toolbox Talk procedures

Knowledge of the load's minimal weight

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Question 6 / 50

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Every employer must conduct risk assessments on the work their employees carry out. Which of the following statements is not part of the risk assessment process?

Identifying all potential hazards that could cause harm

Listing the operatives and stating their names and occupations

Reviewing the risk assessment on a regular basis and revising it to suit the job being carried out

Evaluating the risks arising from hazards and deciding whether existing precautions are adequate

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Question 7 / 50

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Which of the following signs displays a 'mandatory' action?

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Question 8 / 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 9 / 50

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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 10 / 50

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The dangers of working close to overhead cables is best reduced by:

controlling access or eliminating the works.

wearing hi vis personal protective equipment.

applying to ESB Networks for an electrical shutdown

only performing work outside of regular office hours, when electricity consumption is at its lowest.

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Question 11 / 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 12 / 50

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No person should enter a confined space unless:

they are over 18 years of age.

they are trained and over 18 years of age.

they are competent and authorised to do so.

someone is outside in case they need to be rescued.

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Question 13 / 50

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Which of the following statements is true?

A trench less than 2m deep is safe.

An excavation site never needs supporting.

An excavation needs inspecting once a week.

An excavation can be classed as a confined space.

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Question 14 / 50

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Why should equipment and materials be stacked at a suitable safe distance from the edge of the excavation?

It keeps the site tidy

So nothing obstructs vehicles

To avoid the excavation collapsing

Having them close to the site saves time

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Question 15 / 50

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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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Question 16 / 50

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What must be used to prevent people from falling into an open trench?

Red 'No go' signs

Tower lights lighting up the trench

Stop blocks placed along the edge of the trench

A secure 1m-high fence around the perimeter of the trench

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Question 17 / 50

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A ladder is being used to access a scaffold platform. Which statement best describes the ladder's safe use?

It must extend 1 metre above the platform.

It must finish level with the platform. 1 metre represents a trip hazard.

It must be tied to the platform and extend 1 metre above the platform.

The ladder must be made of wood in case the platform is struck by lightning.

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Question 18 / 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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Question 19 / 50

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A wooden ladder should not be painted because the paint:

is flammable.

makes it slippery.

hides possible defects.

may damage the structure of the ladder.

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Question 20 / 50

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An operative is working on a large scaffold at height and has to move from one lift of the scaffold to another. Which of the following statements is true for the ladders being used between lifts?

Any broken rungs on the ladder must be clearly marked to avoid accidents.

The ladder must be fixed to the scaffolding and at least 1m above the platform level.

There must be at least two people on the ladder when moving from one lift to another.

The ladder must be wooden, fixed to the scaffolding and be at least 500mm above the platform level.

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Question 21 / 50

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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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All holes and openings must be covered:

as soon as they exist.

only when there are 3 or more people working on site

only at night to avoid people falling in.

only when it is raining to avoid water entering.

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Question 23 / 50

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Which of the following options is necessary for someone to be able to operate a mobile elevated work platform?

They must be over the age of 18.

They must have a driver's licence.

They must be competent and authorised.

They must have 2 years' experience of working at height.

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Question 24 / 50

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What must be used to protect hands while working with harmful substances?

Barrier cream

Clean gloves and sun cream

Barrier cream and clean gloves

Soiled gloves and barrier cream

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Question 25 / 50

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Skin cancer can be caused by exposure to:

fumes.

skin cleanser.

eye wash fluid.

engine or hydraulic oils.

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Question 26 / 50

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Where can asbestos be found?

Fire doors and ceiling tiles

All residences built after 2005

warehouse flooring

Cement products such as sheeting on walls and roofs

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Question 27 / 50

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Exposure to noise while working on site can cause:

hand-leg vibration syndrome.

vibration white finger

an inability to hear other sounds, instructions or warnings.

workers to lose concentration, fatigue and be prone to accidents.

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Question 28 / 50

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On the first noise action level, 80 dB(A), the employer must:

inform the safety representative.

inform the Health and Safety Authority.

give a toolbox talk about the dangers of noise.

carry out a risk assessment and make hearing protection available.

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Question 29 / 50

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What is a way of reducing construction noise on a noisy construction site?

Build a 3m fence around the site

Don't use any machinery on site

Only carry out noisy activities during the day

Eliminate noise during design by choosing certain construction methods

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Question 30 / 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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Question 31 / 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 32 / 50

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Which of the following is the best course of action if you are onsite during a night shift and you see an operative wearing tinted glasses?

Ignore the operative as they are not doing anything wrong.

Challenge them and tell them they should be wearing clear glasses.

Try on the glasses and ensure visibility within 10 metres is possible.

Leave it up to someone else to deal with the situation

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Question 33 / 50

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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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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 35 / 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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Question 36 / 50

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Which of the following is not a type of personal protective equipment?

Helmet

Runners

Ear defenders

Steel-toe cap boots

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Question 37 / 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 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 happens if an employee has an accident that keeps them off work for more than 3 consecutive days?

The employer must inform their relatives immediately.

The employer must arrange sick pay for the employee.

The employer must call the emergency services and inform the Health and Safety Authority.

The employer must report the accident in the accident book and report it to the Health and Safety Authority.

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Question 40 / 50

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If someone gets injured on a construction site, all site operatives should:

help immediately, even if they put themselves in danger.

report the injury to the Gardai without the site manager's briefing.

do nothing as everyone is responsible for themselves on a construction site.

call the emergency services, report the injury to the site manager, but do not put themselves in danger.

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Question 41 / 50

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Portable and hand-held electric tools should operate at:

50v supply only.

110v supply only.

220v supply only.

both 110v and 220v supply.

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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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What personal protective equipment must be worn when using a grinder?

Face mask and ear defenders

Hi-vis jacket and safety helmet

Steel-toe capped boots and hi-vis jacket

Goggles, shield or visor and ear defenders

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Question 44 / 50

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If you need to lift something manually and it cannot be avoided, what two factors should you try and reduce? (Select two options.)

Reduce the amount of twisting

Reduce the time in consideration of the lift

Reduce the amount of stooping and reaching

Reduce the number of items that you lift

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Question 45 / 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 46 / 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 47 / 50

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A Site Traffic Management Plan is crucial for knowing:

emergency exit routes and site traffic rules.

where the turning circles are for lorries and vans.

how to manage incoming deliveries and diverting them for storage.

where the site offices are for reporting an injury to the site manager.

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Question 48 / 50

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When approaching an excavator in operation, what should a worker do?

Approach the machine from the side

Enter the working zone from the rear of the vehicle

Carry a red flag to make themselves more visible to the driver

Make themselves known to the operator before entering the working zone

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Question 49 / 50

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Which of the following options are not permitted when operating a site vehicle?

Not using a seat-belt

Being trained and competent

Wearing the appropriate site personal protective equipment

Not holding the relevant CSCS card for that particular item of plant

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Question 50 / 50

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What signs should be used on sites with regard to Construction Vehicles?

Construction vehicle warning signs

Fire Hydrant signs

No Access Signs

Standard Construction Safety Signs

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