SafePass Renewal Mock Test

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How can you prevent slips, trips and falls on a construction site?

By having a clean and tidy site

Designated site walkways and paths

Ensure that people walk around the site in pairs

Through washing down all construction vehicles

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What is a safety statement?

The company’s rules

A talk by the safety officer on an employee's first day at work

The guidelines regarding health and safety at work issued by trade unions

A written document which identifies hazards, assesses risks and implements measures to improve safety at work

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Question 3 / 50

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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 safety representative.

raise a complaint with the Health and Safety Authority.

raise a complaint with the Workplace Relations Commission.

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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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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 6 / 50

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What is a hazard?

Slips, trips and falls

Something that can cause harm

The chance of something causing somebody harm

The likelihood/chance of a hazard causing harm to someone

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Question 7 / 50

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Roll-Over Protection Systems are designed to:

reduce the possibility of a heavy-duty machine rolling over.

reduce the damage to heavy-duty machinery, should it roll over.

protect nearby workers and the general public in case a heavy-duty machine rolls over.

reduce the possibility of a seat-belted operator being crushed, should a heavy-duty machine roll over.

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Question 8 / 50

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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 9 / 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 is unsafe.

Risk is any act that can cause harm.

Risk is any source of damage, harm or adverse health effects on someone.

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

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Question 10 / 50

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What is Portable Appliance Testing and what does the label indicate?

It is to see if portable electrical appliances are safe. The label on the appliance indicates when the next test is due.

It is to see if portable electrical appliances work. The label on the appliance indicates when the test was carried out and when the next test is due.

It is to see if portable electrical appliances are capable of exceeding 55 volts. The label on the appliance indicates when the next test is due.

It is to see if portable electrical appliances are safe. The label on the appliance indicates when the test was carried out and when the next test is due.

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Question 11 / 50

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

seek specialist assistance and avoid contact.

turn off the source of electricity or separate the operative from it urgently by hand.

report the incident to the eletricity company 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 12 / 50

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What is required to protect electrical systems?

Fuses or circuit breakers

Earthing of any electrical equipment

They should be marked with a warning sign

A sign with the word ‘DANGER’ on it that also indicates the highest voltage likely to be present should be placed on the system

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Question 13 / 50

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All excavations must provide:

plenty of water and soil.

safe access and egress.

walings and struts to climb.

movements in the timbering.

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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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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 16 / 50

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What are the minimum parts that should be installed on a scaffold to reduce the risk of falls for operatives, construction equipment, or tools?

Handrails, toe boards, air bags

Handrails, mid guards, air bags

Air bags, mid guards, toe boards

Handrails, mid guards, toe boards

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Question 17 / 50

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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.

When both teams are in radio communication with one another.

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 18 / 50

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Which of the following is the most common cause of construction-related fatalities?

Slips and trips

Electrical contact

Falling from height

Being hit by a site vehicle

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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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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 21 / 50

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Which of the following sentences regarding safety harnesses is false?

It is a type of personal protective equipment.

It doesn’t prevent falls, but reduces their impact.

It should be attached to a point outside the platform.

It must be inspected before use by an authorised competent person.

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Question 22 / 50

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When should a safety net be inspected?

Every day

Weekly

Before any modifications are carried out

After adverse weather conditions

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Question 23 / 50

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Inhalation of fine dust from concrete/stone can cause:

lung cancer.

skin dryness.

heart disease.

lung damage (silicosis).

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Question 24 / 50

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How can Weil’s disease be contracted?

By breathing in asbestos

Through wounds and open cuts

By touching materials containing silica

Through maintaining good personal hygiene

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Question 25 / 50

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What programmes are the Construction Workers Health Trust involved in?

“Kick the habit” quit smoking campaign

“Keep your hat on” safety awareness programme

“Keep your gloves on” skin protection programme

“Keep your shirt on” cancer awareness programme

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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

Wash basins constructed between 1960 and 1994

Cement products such as sheeting on walls and roofs

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Question 27 / 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 28 / 50

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How could you know if you have breached your noise and vibration threshold?

Ask the local residents if the work is noisy

See if there were any tremors in the ground

Ask an experienced site manager for their opinion

Use a noise and vibration monitor to compare against the planning allowance

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Question 29 / 50

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Hand-arm vibration syndrome is caused by vibrations transmitted from:

plant into a worker's hands and arms.

work processes into a worker's whole body.

work processes into a worker's hands and arms.

construction vehicles into a worker's whole body.

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What is the purpose of the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations?

To control vibration works

To outline risks and hazards of vibration work

To protect workers from risks to health from vibration

To prevent employers from being sued by their workers

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Question 31 / 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 32 / 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 33 / 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 34 / 50

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You are cutting a concrete block with a stone cutting disk. What equipment is required to complete the job?

Eye protection, ear defenders and dust mask

Gloves, eye protection, work boots and ear defenders

No personal protective equipment is needed if it's just one cut that is done quickly

Dust suppression tank, dust mask, gloves, eye protection, work boots and ear defenders

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Question 35 / 50

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What preventative measures could be put in place when working on a 50m-high platform with basic personal protective equipment?

A tarpaulin

Handrails and toe boards

A net around the platform

Safety boots with 2mm tread

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Question 36 / 50

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Which of the following statements is true?

Employers only have to supply personal protective equipment at the beginning of a new contract.

Employers in construction must provide and replace personal protective equipment if damaged/in need of replacement.

Employers do not need to supply personal protective equipment to any operatives as the operatives will provide their own.

Employers do not have to replace any damaged personal protective equipment but can charge the operative for the replacement.

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Question 37 / 50

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Any malfunction of a breathing apparatus when it is being used by an employee is considered:

poor service.

a major accident.

a minor accident.

a dangerous occurrence.

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Question 38 / 50

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Which of the following options is not reportable to the Health and Safety Authority?

A dangerous occurrence

An occupational disease

Fatal accidents and major injuries

Three consecutive days of absences resulting from an accident

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Question 39 / 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 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 basic personal protective equipment you should wear to a construction site?

Helmet and sandals

Helmet, hi-vis clothing, steel toe cap boots

Helmet, sandals, mask, boots and casual clothes

Helmet, mask, ear defenders and short sleeve shirts

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Question 42 / 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 43 / 50

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

75 dB(A).

80 dB(A).

85 dB(A).

87 dB(A).

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Question 44 / 50

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Which of the following options is the best definition of a near miss?

A safety incident that did result in injury, illness, or death.

A safety incident that did not result in death but had the potential to do so.

A safety incident that did not result in injury, illness, or death but had the potential to do so.

A safety incident that did result in minor injury or illness but had the potential to be much worse.

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Question 45 / 50

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Hand tools and other equipment operated by manual effort should:

be replaced every 12 months.

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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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 47 / 50

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The telescopic handler is being driven faster than the signage indicates is allowed on site. What is the best course of action?

Report the incident to the site manager.

Put pallets in the roadway to slow the telescopic handler down.

Change the site signage to reflect the increased speed of the telescopic handler.

If it is safe for both of you, stop the driver and inform them that they were speeding and must follow the site speed limit.

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Question 48 / 50

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You are a construction operative working on site. You see the tower crane lifting a pre-cast concrete slab which is about to hit the scaffolding. What should you do?

Stop what you are doing and tell the site manager.

Immediately get the attention of the crane driver to warn them.

Try to warn the slinger / banksman / person supervising the tower crane lift.

Continue with your work as your involvement could cause a distraction and further danger.

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Question 49 / 50

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

Pedestrian traffic should be separated from vehicle traffic at all times.

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.

Pedestrians must be warned of traffic with signage and speed limits must be in place for vehicles.

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Question 50 / 50

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Regarding vehicles on site, which of the following is true?

CCTV and monitors must be fitted to all vehicles

Parking is prohibited near buildings and excavations

Special care should be taken near overhead power lines

Smoking in cabs is allowed at the site manager's discretion

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