SafePass Renewal Mock Test

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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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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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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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Which of the following actions does not need to be completed before starting work at height?

Put a rescue plan in place

Carry out a risk assessment

Prepare appropriate equipment

Contact the Health and Safety Authority

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A safety representative may:

sanction employees who don’t follow the safety rules.

inspect tools and machinery at the start of the working week.

investigate potential hazards and complaints made by employees.

make representations to an employer on any aspects of safety, health and welfare at the place of work.

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A Safe System of Work Plan is a document that:

records incidents, near-misses and accidents.

assists management in drafting a safety statement.

contains a map of the site with all hazards shown on the map.

assists management and workers in identifying hazards and control measures.

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What is a hazard?

Slips, trips and falls

Something on a site that can cause harm

An accident that has occurred on site

A toolbox talk

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The following sign shows a construction sites' general site safety rules for:

workers.

all visitors.

site managers.

vehicle drivers.

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Which of these is a dangerous occurrence and must be reported to the Health and Safety Authority?

A fire, explosion, electrical shortcut, etc

The controlled demolition of any building or structure

Minor injuries to the public, e.g., a short illness (less than 5 days)

Minor injuries to site operatives, e.g., a short illness (less than 5 days)

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Which of the following options should be carried out before excavation works?

Appoint a banksman to supervise.

Check for the possibility and location of live services

Carry out a utility scan that is at least one mile away from the location of the excavation.

Ensure that employees will know proper safe work procedures and have adequate supervision.

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If work needs to be completed near overhead powerlines, ground level barriers should be coloured:

bright yellow.

bright orange.

red and white.

orange and white.

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You notice a colleague has touched a live electricity cable. They are holding onto the cable and appear to be in distress. Which of the following is the appropriate course of action?

Call ESB Networks as soon as possible.

Using your hand, break your colleague's grip on the cable

Call the site manager immediately and ask them to suspend all power to the site.

Ensure you are wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment and pull them away from the cable.

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You are walking to your work area when you see a cable that feeds into the transformer has a cut in its outer cover. What should you do?

Carry on walking to your work area.

Stop what you are doing and report the fault.

Tell your supervisor about the issue at the end of your shift.

Attempt to patch up the cable by putting electrical tape around the cut.

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To put out electrical fires, the electrical fire extinguisher's colour is:

black (C02).

red (water).

cream (foam).

yellow (wet chemical).

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Who is responsible for keeping the workplace safe from electrical hazards?

ESB Networks

The Local Authority.

Everybody who is working on the construction site

The Health and Safety Authority

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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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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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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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Which of the following documents do you need when working in a confined space?

A risk assessment

A safe system of work plan

A written contract for the work

A company health and safety policy

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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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Which of the following is the most appropriate way to get into and out of an excavation over 3m deep?

Use a fixed ladder

Use the shoring supports

Use the excavator bucket to be lifted in and out

Use a colleague to pull yourself up/lower yourself down

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As part of the Code of Practice for Avoiding Danger from Underground Services, buried cables should be signalled with coloured tape above the area. What colour should the tape be?

Black

Blue

Green

Yellow

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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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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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In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005, an employee's duties in terms of working at height include:

supervising the work.

providing equipment for themselves.

providing training and instruction to others.

protecting their own and others' health and safety if their work affects others.

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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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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 can be a cause of accidents?

Fatigue and overconfidence

Confidently following safety procedures

Staying focused on the job with confidence

Obtaining the necessary information for a job

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Suspension trauma could cause:

cold feet.

a nosebleed.

death in less than 15 minutes.

a sprained arm

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Whose responsibility is it to provide and maintain adequate welfare facilities (washing areas / toilet / canteen) on site?

The employee

The employer

The engineer

The union representative

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Question 31 / 50

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Exposure to engine and hydraulic oils (including used oils) can cause:

heart attacks.

skin problems.

Weil’s disease.

breathing problems.

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Question 32 / 50

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What measures can be taken to discourage rats on site?

Have cats on site

Lay traps containing rat poison

Ask the local authority to put down rat poison

Avoid leaving scraps of food lying about and use provided bins

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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 34 / 50

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Being subjected to noise levels in excess of 87 dB(A) is:

likely to affect your hearing.

unlikely to affect your hearing.

likely to make you prone to ear infections.

acceptable for short-term exposure, without hearing loss.

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Who is responsible for providing ear protection?

The client

The employer

The employee

The safety officer

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How may you be at high risk from vibration whilst using construction tools?

From using a hammer for any job, for more than 3 hours in one day.

From using a noise vibration monitor without thick gloves for more than 30 minutes.

Using hammer action tools daily or using rotary and other action tools for more than 1 hour a week.

Using hammer action tools for typically over 1 hour per day or using rotary and other action tools for more than around 4 hours per day.

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Question 37 / 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 38 / 50

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Which of the following statements is true regarding personal protective equipment (PPE)?

It is the employer’s duty to provide PPE.

It is the employee’s duty to provide PPE.

The safety representative is responsible for providing PPE.

The employee can refuse to wear PPE if it is not comfortable.

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Question 39 / 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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Which of these is not a dangerous occurrence?

A pipeline bursting

An employee getting sunburn

The uncontrolled release of highly flammable gas

The controlled collapse of part of a building while it is being demolished

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Question 41 / 50

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If someone is injured at work, who should record it in the accident book?

The H.S.A.

The Local Authority

The Architect

The injured person or someone acting on their behalf

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What is the main objective for carrying out an accident investigation?

To find out the cost of the incident

To ensure a record is kept of the incident

To know the correct person to pursue legal damages against

To find out what caused the incident and ensure measures are put in place to prevent the incident from happening again

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Question 43 / 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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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 45 / 50

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

Twisted ankle (3 days off work)

Twisted ankle (4 days off work)

Sprained arm (1 day off normal duty)

Sprained arm (5 days off normal duty)

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Which of the following does not have to be recorded in the accident book?

Details of the injury

Your home address

Your National Insurance number

The date and time of your accident

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When must you record an incident in the accident book?

If an injury results in a trip to the hospital

If a bone is broken because of an incident

If you need to report details of specified work-related injuries and incidents

If you will miss—or already have missed—7 consecutive work days (not including the day of the incident)

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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 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 50 / 50

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Who should report unsafe working practices at work?

Supervisor or foreman

Anyone on a construction site

The construction or project manager

The health and safety representative

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