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Operatives and Specialists – Accident Reporting and Recording (2023)

Construction Test > Operatives and Specialists – Accident Reporting and Recording (2023)

You need to answer at least 25 out of 28 questions correctly to pass the Accident Reporting and Recording Test for Operatives and Specialists. Answers may be reviewed after each question or at the end of the test. Good luck!

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1. THREE types of incident are responsible for over 50% of fatal injuries to workers. Which THREE? Give THREE answers
A Being hit by a vehicle
B Being hit by moving or falling objects
C Exposure to hazardous substances
D Falls from height
Correct Answer: A Being hit by a vehicle, B Being hit by moving or falling objects, D Falls from height
Explanation: Accidents resulting from moving vehicles, falls from height, or falling objects are the three most common causes of fatal injury.
2. What is the purpose of reporting and recording accidents on-site? Give ONE answer
A It is usually an administrative requirement
B To identify the cause and to ensure the accident is not repeated
C To keep detailed records for performance reviews
D To keep detailed records in case of prosecution
Correct Answer: B To identify the cause and to ensure the accident is not repeated
Explanation: Accident records and reports are made to monitor and improve safety conditions on site.
3. You have a legal obligation to report accidents. True or false? Give ONE answer
A FALSE - the responsibility lies with site managers
B TRUE
Correct Answer: B TRUE
Explanation: All parties are legally required to report accidents.
4. You notice some cables on site which you think may pose a hazard, what should you do? Give ONE answer
A Cover them with a cable guard
B Nothing - this is the responsibility of site management
C Report it to your manager or supervisor
D Unplug them to remove the hazard
Correct Answer: C Report it to your manager or supervisor
Explanation: If you notice hazards, you are responsible for reporting them.
5. Your team is under investigation about an on-site accident. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Consult with your manager to ensure you have a full understanding of what happened
B Cooperate only if you were injured in the accident
C Cooperate with the investigation
D Seek legal counsel
Correct Answer: C Cooperate with the investigation
Explanation: All parties are responsible for cooperating with investigations.
6. You saw an accident involving a forklift truck, but were NOT involved. What should you say during the investigation? Give ONE answer
A Say nothing - you may be held liable if the victim decides to prosecute
B Say very little - you are not a forklift operative, so you may misrepresent what happened
C Say what you saw, in as much detail as possible
D Say who you think was responsible
Correct Answer: C Say what you saw, in as much detail as possible
Explanation: You should describe what you saw.
7. Who should be questioned in an investigation? Give ONE answer
A All QUALIFIED parties
B All RELEVANT parties
C All SENIOR parties
D All WILLING parties
Correct Answer: B All RELEVANT parties
Explanation: All relevant parties should be consulted in an investigation.
8. What should you do if you are not able to follow your safe system of work? Give ONE answer
A Continue working until a supervisor is available to offer support
B Find a suitable way of adapting
C Stop working
D Stop working and seek advice
Correct Answer: D Stop working and seek advice
Explanation: If a safe system of work cannot be followed, adaptations need to be made under counsel. Work should not continue until you have found an authorised alternative.
9. What should you do if you have an accident? Give ONE answer
A Ensure it is logged in the accident book
B Report it to your supervisor or manager
C Report it to your supervisor or manager, and ensure it is logged in the accident book
D Resolve the issue and continue working
Correct Answer: C Report it to your supervisor or manager, and ensure it is logged in the accident book
Explanation: You must ensure that any accidents are both reported and recorded.
10. What is the recommended way to avoid slips, trips, and falls? Give ONE answer
A Avoid bringing beverages into the workspace
B Look carefully around a workplace before entering
C Regularly ensure that floors and walkways are clear
D Wear boots with stronger grip
Correct Answer: C Regularly ensure that floors and walkways are clear
Explanation: Keeping floors and walkways clear minimises trip hazards.
11. What TWO activities contribute towards good housekeeping? Give TWO answers
A Access to wellbeing resources
B Keeping work surfaces uncluttered
C Maintenance of good catering facilities
D Storing your tools tidily
Correct Answer: B Keeping work surfaces uncluttered, D Storing your tools tidily
Explanation: Good housekeeping refers to the tidiness of a workspace.
12. You notice something unsafe in the way a job is being undertaken. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Find a safer method and continue working
B Nothing - it is probably the safest possible way of doing the job
C Report it to the HSE
D Stop work
Correct Answer: D Stop work
Explanation: If you notice that work is not being safely undertaken, you must stop immediately.
13. Who is responsible for reporting unsafe conditions on-site? Give ONE answer
A Everyone
B The health and safety manager
C The site manager
D The workers
Correct Answer: A Everyone
Explanation: Everyone is responsible for reporting unsafe conditions on site.
14. A falling brick lands next to you whilst working. What is this event, and what is the correct course of action? Give ONE answer
A It is a lucky escape. You do not need to act.
B It is a near miss. You report it.
C It is an accident at work. You report it.
D Lodge a formal complaint
Correct Answer: B It is a near miss. You report it.
Explanation: This constitutes a "near miss." All near misses must be reported.
15. A falling brick dents the bonnet of a car. What is this event, and what is the correct course of action? Give ONE answer
A It is a near miss. You report it.
B It is an accident at work. You inform the driver of the vehicle, who must report it.
C It is an accident at work. You report it.
D Lodge a formal complaint
Correct Answer: C It is an accident at work. You report it.
Explanation: "Accident at work" covers damage as well as injury.
16. Why must near misses be reported? Give ONE answer
A Because you may need to prosecute at a later date
B They do not need to be reported if they have not caused emotional distress
C To ensure they do not subsequently cause accidents
D To hold negligent managers accountable for misconduct
Correct Answer: C To ensure they do not subsequently cause accidents
Explanation: Reporting near misses helps prevent accidents in future.
17. An absent colleague leaves your team unable to follow your safe system of work. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Devise a way around it and continue working
B Do not begin work, and seek advice on how to proceed
C Report your absent colleague so that disciplinary action can be taken
D Seek advice on how to proceed, but continue working in the meantime
Correct Answer: B Do not begin work, and seek advice on how to proceed
Explanation: If you cannot follow your safe system of work, stop work and seek advice.
18. You cut your hand whilst having lunch on-site. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Report it and seek medical treatment if required
B Seek medical treatment, but do not report it
C Treat it yourself and carry on - it is not severe enough to affect your ability to work
D Treat it yourself and carry on - only accidents happening during work need to be reported
Correct Answer: A Report it and seek medical treatment if required
Explanation: All accidents on-site must be reported.
19. You notice an unlicensed person driving a plant vehicle. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Confiscate the vehicle keys as soon as safely possible
B Inform a manager or supervisor
C Nothing, if they are driving safely,
D Nothing, they must be otherwise authorised
Correct Answer: B Inform a manager or supervisor
Explanation: You must inform management or supervisors of any condition you think might be creating a dangerous workplace.
20. Your colleague suggests a shortcut that will help you meet a work deadline. What should you do? Give ONE answer
A Do not take it
B Take it to get the job done on time
C Take it, but inform your manager at the next opportunity
D Take it, if it appears to be a safe alternative
Correct Answer: A Do not take it
Explanation: Do not take shortcuts. They can create dangerous work conditions for yourself or others.
21. If an employee suffers serious injury and is unable to perform in their role for 7 more consecutive days, who must be informed? Give ONE answer
A The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
B The board of directors
C The recruitment team
D The site manager
Correct Answer: A The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Explanation: The HSE must be informed of this injury.
22. Whose responsibility is it to report this injury to the HSE? Give ONE answer
A The HSE's: they are responsible for regularly checking in on employee welfare on-site
B The employer's
C The site administrator
D The worker's
Correct Answer: B The employer's
Explanation: Your employer must report this injury to the HSE.
23. You are unable to perform work duties for seven consecutive days due to injury - but you are self-employed. Will your employer still need to report this to the HSE? Give ONE answer
A No
B Yes
Correct Answer: B Yes
Explanation: The injury must still be reported to the HSE, even if the employee is self-employed.
24. What is the status of all information recorded in the accident book? Give ONE answer
A It can be consulted by any interested party
B It is confidential
C It is held for one month then destroyed
D Potential employees can request access to a site's accident book before agreeing to work
Correct Answer: B It is confidential
Explanation: The accident book is confidential.
25. You have been in an accident. Which of the following is NOT a required detail for the accident book? Give ONE answer
A Relevant medical history
B The date and time of the accident
C Your address
D Your name
Correct Answer: A Relevant medical history
Explanation: You are not required to provide details of your medical history. The book's purpose is to avoid future accidents.
26. You have been in an accident. Which of the following is NOT a required detail for the accident book? Give ONE answer
A The location of the accident
B The nature of the accident
C The nature of the injury sustained
D Your National Insurance number
Correct Answer: D Your National Insurance number
Explanation: You do not need to provide your National Insurance number. The book's purpose is to avoid future accidents.
27. Your injury has been reported in the accident book. Are you entitled to a copy of this entry? Give ONE answer
A No, it is confidential
B No, unless you have a written request from your doctor
C Yes
D Yes, if a lawyer acting on your behalf files a formal request
Correct Answer: C Yes
Explanation: Individuals are entitled to a copy of information held about them in the accident book.
28. You have been in an accident and are unable to record it in the accident book yourself. What happens now? Give ONE answer
A For accidents this severe, a different procedure is followed
B Someone must record it on your behalf
C Someone must record it on your behalf, and provide their details in the entry
D You must record it once you are able to do so
Correct Answer: C Someone must record it on your behalf, and provide their details in the entry
Explanation: Accidents must always be recorded in the book. If a party records it on your behalf, they must provide their own details.