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Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Test

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Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Mock Questions


You have 45 minutes to answer 25 multiple choice Level 1 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Test questions. You need to answer at least 20 out of 25 questions correctly to pass. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. Which TWO of these are the main reasons for significant fatalities in the construction industry every year? Give TWO Answers
A Being struck by a vehicle
B Electrocution by badly maintained plant or machinery
C Falling from height
D Scalding with hot materials
Correct Answer: A Being struck by a vehicle, C Falling from height
Explanation: Around 35 construction workers are killed every year due to accidents. The top three reasons for fatalities are falls from height, being hit by a moving vehicle, and being hit by a moving object or one dropped from height
2. If you have a minor injury that breaks the skin and draws blood, what should you do? Give ONE Answer
A Carry on working so that progress is not interrupted
B Cease working for the rest of the day
C Make an insurance claim against your company
D Report it so that it is logged in the accident book and go and get any necessary first aid
Correct Answer: D Report it so that it is logged in the accident book and go and get any necessary first aid
Explanation: All accidents that draw blood must be logged in the accident book, and you then need to get the necessary first aid
3. Which TWO of these are obligations on your employer in respect of asbestos? Give TWO Answers
A Arrange for health surveillance where legislation or policy requires it.
B Develop suitable control measures to prevent exposure to asbestos
C To take out additional insurance
D To train every member of the workforce to deal with asbestos
Correct Answer: A Arrange for health surveillance where legislation or policy requires it., B Develop suitable control measures to prevent exposure to asbestos
Explanation: Employers must develop control measures to prevent exposure to asbestos and also arrange health surveillance as appropriate
4. How much asbestos is still mined in the UK? Give ONE Answer
A 100 tonnes a year
B 150 tonnes a year
C 250 tonnes a year
D None, it is banned
Correct Answer: D None, it is banned
Explanation: No asbestos is legally mined in the UK or in most developed countries
5. Which of the following is NOT a feature of a building constructed sustainably? Give ONE Answer
A Built from the cheapest materials possible
B Built to reduce energy consumption
C Built to reduce water consumption
D Built with the minimum amount of waste
Correct Answer: A Built from the cheapest materials possible
Explanation: Sustainable buildings are energy efficient, reduce water consumption, create minimum waste and improve the natural environment and human health
6. Which of the following practices will NOT contribute significantly to energy use reduction? Give ONE Answer
A Collecting rainwater for use on-site and recycling water from concrete wash-out areas
B Keeping vehicles switched on because of the amount of energy needed to ignite them in the first place
C Saving energy and reducing nuisance by good maintenance of vehicles
D Turning off taps and using hoses with triggers
Correct Answer: B Keeping vehicles switched on because of the amount of energy needed to ignite them in the first place
Explanation: Saving energy includes turning off taps, using hoses with triggers, collecting rainwater for use on-site, recycling water from concrete wash-out areas, reducing nuisance by good maintenance of vehicles and turning off equipment when not in use
7. If liquids that can cause pollution are spilt, which of these is an action you should immediately undertake? Give ONE Answer
A Spills need to be recorded and cleaned as you deem fit
B Spills should be properly contained using absorbent materials
C Spills should be reported and left to someone else to clean
D Spills should be washed away with detergent
Correct Answer: B Spills should be properly contained using absorbent materials
Explanation: Spills of liquid that can cause pollution should be properly contained using absorbent materials
8. Which of these is NOT a reason why an excavation or trench might collapse? Give ONE Answer
A The excavation is too close and undermines or weakens nearby walls and structures, causing them to collapse.
B The ground dries out, shrinks and collapses
C The timber used for supports is not recycled
D Vehicles operated too close to the edge
Correct Answer: C The timber used for supports is not recycled
Explanation: Excavations can collapse for a variety of reasons including operating vehicles too close to the edge; the ground drying out and shrinking; or making the excavation too close to existing walls and structures which then collapse
9. When should a fire extinguisher marked with a blue panel with specialist dry powders never be used? Give ONE Answer
A On electrical fires
B On metal fires unless M28 or L2 text is printed on the extinguisher
C On paper fires
D On wood fires
Correct Answer: B On metal fires unless M28 or L2 text is printed on the extinguisher
Explanation: A fire extinguisher marked with a blue panel should never be used to deal with metal fires unless M28 or L2 text is printed on the extinguisher, which means it is suitable for metal fires
10. Which of the following is NOT a general indicator of a person's competence at work? Give ONE Answer
A Knowledge
B Physical ability
C Sense of humour
D Training
Correct Answer: C Sense of humour
Explanation: Competence includes a person's skills, knowledge, training and experience and their ability to apply these to carry out tasks safely, along with attitude and physical ability
11. Which of these is NOT a legal requirement of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) on an employer? Give ONE Answer
A Making sure articles and substances are safely used and handled
B Protecting the health, safety and welfare of all their employees at work
C Provide tea and coffee to workers
D Providing and maintaining plant and systems of work that are safe
Correct Answer: C Provide tea and coffee to workers
Explanation: The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) places the following legal obligations on an employer: • Protecting the health, safety and welfare of all their employees at work • Providing and maintaining plant and systems of work that are safe • Making sure articles and substances are safely used, handled, stored and transported • Providing information, instruction, training and supervision in a way that everyone understands • Maintaining any place of work under their control in a condition that is safe and without risk to health
12. Which one of these is NOT an aspect that would normally be set out in a permit to work? Give ONE Answer
A Dated
B Insurance details
C Signed by a properly authorised person
D Time-limited
Correct Answer: B Insurance details
Explanation: Permits to work spell out the extra controls required for certain tasks on-site. A permit to work is a formal, dated and time-limited certificate signed by a properly authorised and competent person.
13. Which of these is NOT a way in which employers should legally display or share health and safety information in the workplace? Give ONE Answer
A Displaying a poster
B Giving you a leaflet
C Giving you an information card
D Providing an internet link
Correct Answer: D Providing an internet link
Explanation: Employers must either display a copy of the official health and safety law poster or give every employee a card or leaflet that contains this information
14. Which system of the body is affected by Tetanus or lockjaw? Give ONE Answer
A Digestive system
B Lymphatic system
C Nervous system
D Urinary system
Correct Answer: C Nervous system
Explanation: Tetanus or Lockjaw is a disease of the nervous system
15. What is needed if a water system is suspected of being contaminated by legionella bacteria? Give ONE Answer
A A heat reduction plan
B A noise reduction plan
C A safe system of work
D Additional insurance
Correct Answer: C A safe system of work
Explanation: A safe system of work is needed if a water system is suspected of being contaminated by legionella bacteria
16. Which of these is NOT a symptom of stress? Give ONE Answer
A Changed appearance
B Giddiness
C Poor quality of work
D Unusual shows of emotion
Correct Answer: B Giddiness
Explanation: The main symptoms of stress are erratic or changed behaviour, poor quality of work, poor timekeeping, withdrawal from social contact, increased absenteeism, unusual shows of emotion, changed appearance, over-performance, and the increased use of alcohol, drugs or smoking
17. If you need to move a load that is significantly heavier on one side, how should you approach picking it up? Give ONE Answer
A It does not matter how you approach picking it up
B The heavy side should be toward you
C The light side should be toward you
D Using your strongest arm
Correct Answer: B The heavy side should be toward you
Explanation: If the load is uneven, always make sure that the heavier side is toward you
18. Which of these is NOT a way that will be communicated to you to wear additional PPE? Give ONE Answer
A As a result of a risk assessment or a direction in a method statement
B As directed by signs and notices
C From site rules or site induction
D If one of your co-workers just decides it's necessary
Correct Answer: D If one of your co-workers just decides it's necessary
Explanation: Additional PPE instructions will be communicated through site rules or site induction, instructions from your supervisor or employer, as a result of a risk assessment or a direction in a method statement, or as directed by signs and notices
19. What is the meaning of this sign? Give ONE Answer
A Do not use hand signals
B No gloves to be worn
C Use hand signals here
D Wear protective gloves
Correct Answer: D Wear protective gloves
Explanation: This sign tells workers to wear protective gloves
20. What does this symbol represent? Give ONE Answer
A General mandatory action
B General prohibition
C General warning
D Wear PPE
Correct Answer: B General prohibition
Explanation: This sign tells workers there is a general prohibition in place
21. What should you always do with lifting equipment when not in use? Give ONE Answer
A Clean them constantly
B Leave them running
C Refuel them
D Store them safely
Correct Answer: D Store them safely
Explanation: Lifting equipment should, at a minimum, be safely stored when not in use
22. What should you always do with lifting equipment before beginning to use them? Give ONE Answer
A Check if they can be used that day
B Check them for damage or defects
C Clean them
D Fill them to the maximum fuel level
Correct Answer: B Check them for damage or defects
Explanation: Lifting equipment should always be checked for damage or defects before being used
23. What does this hand signal mean? Give ONE Answer
A Left
B Lower
C Raise
D Right
Correct Answer: B Lower
24. When using a MEWP (Mobile elevating work platform) which of these actions is appropriate? Give ONE Answer
A Climb out of a MEWP in an elevated position unless the unit has been specifically designed for that purpose.
B Clipping on to a nearby structure
C Signalling to the person dealing with the emergency ground controls if you become unwell
D Stand on the guardrails of the MEWP
Correct Answer: C Signalling to the person dealing with the emergency ground controls if you become unwell
Explanation: When using a MEWP (Mobile elevating work platform) never clip to a nearby structure, stand on the guard rails, lean out, or climb out of a MEWP in an elevated position unless the unit has been specifically designed for that purpose.
25. At what angle is this ladder positioned? Give ONE Answer
A 45 degrees
B 60 degrees
C 75 degrees
D 85 degrees
Correct Answer: B 60 degrees
Explanation: This image shows a ladder positioned at 60 degrees