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What is a hazard?

Any risks taken while at work

The accident rate on a building site

Anything at work that can cause harm

The possibility of having an accident at work

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A worker is using a piece of equipment and they notice a defect. What is the most appropriate first course of action?

Report the fault

Try to fix the defect themselves

Use a colleague's equipment instead

Use the equipment carefully to finish their task

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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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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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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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Which of the following sentences best describes why The Health and Safety at Work Act, 2005, is vital to the wellbeing of employees?

It requires all employers to protect themselves at work.

It requires all employees to provide a safe place to work.

It illustrates how employees should set out a legal risk assessment.

It puts legal obligations on employees and employers regarding their acts or omissions.

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There is a fatal accident on a construction site. When should the Health and Safety Authority be notified of the incident?

Immediately

Within 5 working days

Within 7 working days

When the incident has been fully investigated

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Why is it important to recognise the risks on a construction site?

To protect local wildlife

It helps the environment

It does not need to be recognised as it is not important

To make sure everyone is safe and aware of all the hazards and risks

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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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The installation, maintenance and repair of electrical services must be done by:

an apprentice electrician.

a competent, qualified electrician.

a person with good electrical knowledge.

anyone who has experience (provided the mains are off).

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What should you do before carrying out any works around a live electrical site?

Get approval from your boss

Ensure the electrical mains are switched off

Wear the correct site personal protective equipment

Get approval from the Health and Safety Authority

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Why is it preferred to use 110v electricity on a construction site as opposed to 230v electricity?

110v is less expensive to run.

230v is more likely to combust gases.

110v shock is less likely to kill a person than 230v shock.

110v electricity gives a better performance for power tools.

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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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When should an excavation that's being worked at be inspected?

Weekly by the site supervisor

At least once a day by a competent person

At least once a month by a competent person

Every day by the person working in the excavation

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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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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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What precaution should be taken to ensure the sides of the excavations are safe?

Support the sides with a trench box or by sloping the sides.

Support the sides by placing stop blocks at the trench sides.

Support the sides by adding water to the soil to help it solidify.

Support the sides by placing suitable barriers around the top of the trench.

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What hazards can be found in a confined space?

Deep excavations

Toxic and flammable gases

Sloping or battering of trench sides

An accumulation of oxygen that has seeped through the soil

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You notice the scaffold tag was last inspected 10 days ago. What is the best course of action?

Inspect the scaffold yourself and update the date on the tag.

Do not climb the scaffolding. Report the issue to your Site Supervisor. Do not climb the scaffolding until the Scafftag has been updated by a competent person.

It is not your responsibility to check the scaffolding tag before using scaffolding.

Only qualified scaffolders need to inspect the tag so continue using the scaffold without checking the tag

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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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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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Which of the following should be considered when producing a risk assessment for working at height?

Identifying the hazards

Evaluating the risks and deciding on precautions

Reviewing the financial implication of an injury or fatality

Assessing programme implications for using different preventative methods

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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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Which of the following is not a purpose of a safety net?

To make a hole safer

To cover sharp edges

To cover an open hole

To catch falling people or objects

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What should be used to clean dirty hands?

Solvent

Paraffin

White spirit

Soap and water

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The Construction Workers Health survey states that the most common causes of absence resulted from:

arthritis.

hernias.

back pain.

broken arms.

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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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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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What is the potential consequence of exposure to high-volume noise over a long period of time?

You could permanently lose your hearing.

You could lose your hearing and would need an operation to restore it.

You could be sued by your employer for breaching health and safety rules.

You may temporarily lose your hearing, but can restore it by taking short breaks from noise exposure.

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You can roughly tell the personal noise exposure of 85 dB(A) to be equivalent to having to shout to be heard:

2m away.

6m away

4m away.

15m away.

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When noise levels on a construction site are at 85 dB(A) or above and an employee has to carry out work, what is the employer legally obligated to do?

Make hearing protection available and ensure it is worn

Make employees complete the work as quickly as possible

Inform neighbours of the site that the work is to be carried out

Carry out the work when there are less trades on the construction site

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When using a pneumatic hammer, how can you help to protect yourself from hand arm vibration syndrome?

Hold the pneumatic tightly

Do the work in short spells

Do the job as quickly as you can

Only hold the pneumatic with one hand

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Why is a high-visibility jacket that is knotted at the front, or not zipped up correctly, not permitted on a building site?

The jacket cannot keep you warm if the front is left unzipped.

The knotted ends of the jacket will be heavier, slowing down your work.

They are technically permitted, but it is up to the site manager's discretion.

If a jacket is not fully closed, it reduces the effectiveness of the visibility and thus is not doing its job.

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Occupational dermatitis is caused by:

long exposure to sunlight.

another person with dermatitis.

a disease that is carried by rats.

harmful substances contained in construction materials.

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Question 36 / 50

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Which of the following is least likely to obstruct the correct fitting of a respirator?

Having a beard

Having long hair

Wearing glasses

Wearing contact lenses

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Does personal protective equipment have to be provided by the employer?

No, it is not a mandatory instruction and is optional for the operative.

Yes but only for specific tasks on site.

Yes every construction worker on site should receive it.

No, as some construction sites are so small that there is no possibility of an accident.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Where would you expect to see this site safety notice?

In the site canteen

At the site entrance

Within the welfare facilities

Attached to any and all construction vehicles

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A construction worker notices a low loader about to depart site to take away the site skips. One of the tyres looks flat. Why should the worker tell the driver?

The vehicle will be less fuel efficient.

The vehicle could be unsafe to drive.

The driver will have an uncomfortable journey.

The vehicle will have to drive slower and may miss their delivery slot.

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Which of the following must be considered when operating plant that needs outriggers or stabilisers?

How fast the operation can be completed in

That there are exclusion zones around the plant

That the whole site team have been briefed about the operation

Their loading should not exceed the safe ground bearing capacity

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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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Where it is necessary for vehicles to move around a site, which of the following must be done?

Speed limits must be set and observed.

All routes that site vehicles use must be tarmacked.

Where there is cross over with pedestrians, there must be a zebra crossing.

Routes should be planned to minimise congestion and hazards, kept free of obstructions and regularly maintained.

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Which phrase below best describes the interaction between pedestrian and vehicle traffic on a building site?

Pedestrian traffic is never allowed on building sites.

Pedestrian traffic should always run parallel to vehicle traffic.

Pedestrian traffic should be separated from vehicle traffic wherever possible.

Pedestrian traffic should always share a gate when exiting or entering a building site.

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