SafePass Renewal Mock Test

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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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Question 2 / 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 3 / 50

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Who has a legal duty to provide a safe place of work?

The employee

The employer

The government

The Health and Safety Authority

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Question 4 / 50

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It is mandatory to select and appoint a safety representative if there are more than:

less than 5 persons on site

20 persons on site.

more than two site managers on site

no engineers on site

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Question 5 / 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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Question 6 / 50

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Which of the following are duties of the employee?

Appoint a safety officer

Repair, without unreasonable delay, any defects in plant

Attend training relating to health, safety and welfare at work, or relating to work carried out by the employee

Report, without unreasonable delay, any defects in plant, equipment or any defect in the place of work or system of work

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Question 7 / 50

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Which of the following people should be involved in carrying out a risk assessment?

The client

The architect

The employer

The local authority

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Question 8 / 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 9 / 50

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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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What is the purpose of a Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS)?

To protect workers on site from harm

To protect designers from design risks

To protect the general public from harm

To protect contractors from insurance claims

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Question 11 / 50

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Which of the following rules must be followed when working on scaffolds?

Do not attempt any work when winds are above 15kph.

Only one person can be on a scaffold staircase at a time.

Each platform must display signs informing users of risks.

Scaffolding must be inspected and signed off by a competent person.

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Question 12 / 50

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If an operative receives an electric shock on a construction site, the first step is to:

separate the operative from the source of electricity urgently by hand.

Continue working as though nothing has happened.

report the incident to ESB Networks and then the Health and Safety Authority.

turn off the source of electricity or separate the operative from it with a non conductive object.

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Question 13 / 50

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Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, when testing and inspecting electricity at work, an employer shall ensure that:

the advice of an inspector or competent person is acted upon.

an operative with a CSCS card can carry out electrical testing.

once tested by a competent person, an appliance never needs testing again.

new electrical installations and major alterations are inspected and tested by a competent person.

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Question 14 / 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 15 / 50

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When carrying out roadworks, when should a CSCS Signing, Lighting and Guarding card holder be present?

When the foreman cannot be present to supervise

When the local authority inspector cannot be present to supervise

When any gas valves in the road or footpath need turning on or off

When erecting, modifying or removing devices and where pedestrians and cyclists are diverted onto the roadway

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Question 16 / 50

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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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Question 17 / 50

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When carrying out roadworks, who must be on site?

The safety officer

The site foreman

A local authority inspector

A CSCS Health and Safety at Roadworks or Signing, Lighting and Guarding card holder

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Question 18 / 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 19 / 50

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A mobile elevated work platform's basket should display the:

year of construction.

manufacturer's guarantee.

maximum operating hours.

safe-working load allowance.

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Question 20 / 50

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What must you ensure is in place when working at height?

Operatives are wearing steel-toe cap boots.

Any scaffolding in place is secure and appropriate.

Someone is supervising the work from ground level.

Operatives working at height are competent and authorised.

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Question 21 / 50

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When working at heights employers must ensure that:

all work at height is properly planned and organised.

a risk assessment is carried out for all work conducted at height.

all employee's have signed a waiver in case of falling from height.

only one person at a time is working at height.

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Question 22 / 50

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Which of the following options is the best definition of 'work at height'?

Work on a roof, scaffolding or a ladder

Work at 1 metre above the ground or higher

Work at 2 metres above the ground or higher

Work in any place that would cause injury if a person fell

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Question 23 / 50

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At what angle should a ladder be placed?

not more than 45 degrees

50 degrees 1 in 2 rule

75 degrees 1 in 4 rule

Any angle that makes it comfortable to use

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Question 24 / 50

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Which of the following must be done when climbing a ladder?

Use gloves to protect hands

Have someone hold the ladder

Keep both hands on the ladder at all times

Have three points of contact with the ladder

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Question 25 / 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 26 / 50

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What are the three noise action levels?

Low, high, and extreme

Noisy, very noisy, and unbearable

10 dB(A), 20 dB(A) and 25 dB(A)

80 dB(A), 85 dB(A) and 87 dB(A)

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Question 27 / 50

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What causes occupational vibration hazards?

Not wearing thick gloves

Leaving your phone on vibrate

Using plant to carry out vibration activities

Regular exposure to high levels of vibration from hand-held tools and equipment

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Question 28 / 50

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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 29 / 50

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You are less likely to suffer from hand arm vibration syndrome if you:

wear suitable clothing, use the correct personal protective equipment.

are new to the industry as your previous exposure to vibrating tools will be limited.

are an experienced worker and have been in the industry for several years or more.

have wet hands when using vibrating tools, and rest your fingers during work breaks.

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Question 30 / 50

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When using vibrating tools or equipment, which serious health issue can be caused?

Vibration white finger

Occupational deafness

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Segmented vibration of the whole body

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Question 31 / 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 32 / 50

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How can you check you are wearing the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task that you are carrying out?

Read the site notice board

Use the PPE that you used on the last job

just make sure you are wearing a hi vis jacket

Refer to the risk assessment and method statement specific to your task

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Question 33 / 50

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Your building site rules require you to wear protective footwear. What features of the boot are the most important for site safety?

A protective toecap

It must be black with black laces

A lightweight shoe that looks like a sporting shoe

A tested, non-slip sole with a reinforced mid sole and protective toecap

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Question 34 / 50

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A construction operative is on site when their personal protective equipment (PPE) becomes damaged. There is now a large rip on the sleeve. What should the operative do?

Make an attempt at repairing the sleeve.

Throw the PPE away and carry on working.

Continue their work as the rip does not present a hazard.

Stop what they are doing until they can find a replacement.

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Question 35 / 50

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When is the only time on a construction site you do not have to wear head protection?

When you are on a roof

When you are working with someone else

When you are in the site canteen or offices

When you are inside a building that is being constructed

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Question 36 / 50

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Which body parts should be protected when working in gas-filled environments?

Ears

Eyes

Skin

Lungs

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Question 37 / 50

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What should employees do if there is an emergency on site?

Tell all their colleagues

Look for the site manager

Leave the site and go home

Follow the site emergency procedures

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Question 38 / 50

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According to the Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, which occupational diseases, if caused or made worse by work, must be reported?

Hay fever

Influenza

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Hand-arm vibration syndrome

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Question 39 / 50

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You see an operative injure themselves. Who must the incident be reported to?

Site security

Your employer

The site manager

The Health and Safety Authority Inspector

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Question 40 / 50

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An employer must make hearing protection available when the noise level is over:

20 db(A)

80 dB(A).

10 db(A)

40 db(A)

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Question 41 / 50

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How can dust exposure be minimised on a construction site when using power tools?

Carry out the works as quickly as possible

Only use one power tool on site at any one time

Only carry out these activities when there is no wind

Put in measures to stop dust from getting into the air

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Question 42 / 50

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Why must abrasive wheel tools have guards?

To protect eyes from dust

To give more weight to the tool

To stop the risk of over speeding

To deflect sparks and debris away from the user

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Question 43 / 50

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When are construction workers most likely to suffer an accident?

After lunch

When following the site rules

When they first start on a new site

After their first 3 months on a new site

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Question 44 / 50

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Personnel involved in the management and operation of mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) should be aware of the risks of a person being trapped in the platform and:

be trained first aiders.

understand the need to have a proper emergency and rescue plan in place.

have signed a Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnification agreement.

have reviewed footage of previous trapping incidents occurring between the platform of a MEWP and an obstruction.

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Question 45 / 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 46 / 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 47 / 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 48 / 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 49 / 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 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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