Accident Prevention

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Accident Prevention
Personal Protective Equipment
First Aid
Accident Reporting
Use of Vehicles
Health Safety at Work
Control of Substances
Use of Hand Held Equipment
Health Safety Signs
Working with Heights
Manual Handling
Excavations Confined Spaces
Noise Vibrations
Fire Prevention
Working with Electricity
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Accident Prevention
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• Half of all deaths on site in the construction
  industry are caused by
• a. Excavations and confined spaces
• b. Falls from height
• c. Using machinery
• d. Electrical hazards

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• Half of all deaths on site in the construction
  industry are caused by
• a. Excavations and confined spaces
• b. Falls from height
• c. Using machinery
• d. Electrical hazards Falls from height have
  been the cause of most fatalities for many years.
  

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• Which TWO of these are the main causes of
  accidents?
• a. Unsafe conditions on site
• b. Unsafe people on site People working in safe
  conditions
• c. People working in accordance with method
  statements
• d. People following risk assessments

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• Which TWO of these are the main causes of
  accidents?
• a. Unsafe conditions on site
• b. Unsafe people on site People working in safe
  conditions
• c. People working in accordance with method
  statements
• d. People following risk assessments People who
  act in an unsafe manner are liable to create an
  unsafe working environment for themselves and
  others.

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• Why should nails be removed from scrap wood?
• a. Because someone could stand on an upright nail
  and injure their foot
• b. Because it is essential that scrap wood and
  metal are stored in separate skips
• c. Because someone might want to re-use the wood
• d. Because the wood will take up less room in the
  skip

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• Why should nails be removed from scrap wood?
• a. Because someone could stand on an upright nail
  and injure their foot
• b. Because it is essential that scrap wood and
  metal are stored in separate skips
• c. Because someone might want to re-use the wood
• d. Because the wood will take up less room in the
  skip
• Many foot injuries are caused by people standing
  on nails sticking upright through pieces of
  timber.

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• How can you help to prevent accidents?
• a. Report any unsafe conditions
• b. Read site notice-boards
• c. Know where the first-aid kit is kept
• d. Know how to get help quickly

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• How can you help to prevent accidents?
• a. Report any unsafe conditions
• b. Read site notice-boards
• c. Know where the first-aid kit is kept
• d. Know how to get help quickly
• If you see something unsafe going on, you have a
  responsibility to report it to your supervisor.
  It is far better to prevent accidents happening
  then having to get help afterwards.

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• Which of the following accounts for the most
  accidents each year on construction sites?
• a. Trench collapses
• b. Slips, trips and falls
• c. Electrocution
• d. Hits by vehicles

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• Which of the following accounts for the most
  accidents each year on construction sites?
• a. Trench collapses
• b. Slips, trips and falls
• c. Electrocution
• d. Hits by vehicles
• Year after year, slips, trips and falls account
  for most on-site accidents. If a site becomes
  untidy the chances of this type of accident
  occurring are increased.

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• How often should an excavation be inspected?
• a. After work starts, at least once a week, and
  before each shift
• b. Before work starts, at least once a day, and
  before each shift
• c. Before work starts, at least once a day, and
  after each shift
• d. At least once a day, and after each shift

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• How often should an excavation be inspected?
• a. After work starts, at least once a week, and
  before each shift
• b. Before work starts, at least once a day, and
  before each shift
• c. Before work starts, at least once a day, and
  after each shift
• d. At least once a day, and after each shift
• Many factors can affect the safety of working in
  excavations. They must therefore be inspected
  frequently.

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• Why should high visibility vests be worn when
  working on roads?
• a. So road users and plant operators can see you
• b. So that your mates can see you
• c. Because you were told to
• d. Because it will keep you warm

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• Why should high visibility vests be worn when
  working on roads?
• a. So road users and plant operators can see you
• b. So that your mates can see you
• c. Because you were told to
• d. Because it will keep you warm
• Construction sites are hazardous enough without
  the added dangers from fast-moving traffic. A
  high-visibility vest will make you more
  noticeable.

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• Why should you wear pre-work (barrier) cream
  when working with certain hazardous substances?
• a. It can help prevent skin dermatitis
• b. You can get a better grip
• c. Easier to wash hands at the end of the day
• d. It helps prevent hands sticking to the inside
  of gloves

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• Why should you wear barrier cream when working
  with certain hazardous substances?
• a. It can help prevent skin dermatitis
• b. You can get a better grip
• c. Easier to wash hands at the end of the day
• d. It helps prevent hands sticking to the inside
  of gloves
• Dermatitis is a skin disease caused by contact
  with hazardous substances. Applying barrier cream
  can help to prevent dermatitis.

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• If you are involved in a minor accident at work,
  whose duty is it to report it to site management?
  
• a. Any witness to the accident
• b. The police, fire or ambulance who attended
• c. It is your own responsibility
• d. The site foreman should report it

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• If you are involved in a minor accident at work,
  whose duty is it to report it to site management?
  
• a. Any witness to the accident
• b. The police, fire or ambulance who attended
• c. It is your own responsibility
• d. The site foreman should report it
• If you don't report it, the chances are no one
  else will. All accidents, even minor ones, must
  be reported. If accidents are not reported they
  may be repeated, with more serious consequences.

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• If a forklift is reversing towards you, you
  should
• a. Run past the rear to a safe place
• b. Stand back to a safe place
• c. Shout at the driver
• d. Stand still

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• If a forklift is reversing towards you, you
  should
• a. Run past the rear to a safe place
• b. Stand back to a safe place
• c. Shout at the driver
• d. Stand still
• To be sure of avoiding an accident, you should
  position yourself in a safe place until the
  forklift has passed.

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Accident ReportingQuizzes
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• While working you get a small cut on one of your
  fingers. What should you do?
• a. Report it at the end of the day or the end of
  the shift
• b. Wash it, and if it is not a problem carry on
  working
• c. Clean it up and tell your supervisor about it
  later
• d. Report it and get first aid if necessary

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• While working you get a small cut on one of your
  fingers. What should you do?
• a. Report it at the end of the day or the end of
  the shift
• b. Wash it, and if it is not a problem carry on
  working
• c. Clean it up and tell your supervisor about it
  later
• d. Report it and get first aid if necessary
• All accidents, no matter how minor, should be
  reported and recorded in the accident book.

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• Which types of accident should be recorded in
  the accident book?
• a. Major injuries or death of a person
• b. Broken limbs or injuries requiring hospital
  treatment
• c. All accidents causing any injury
• d. Accidents where the injured person wishes to
  make a claim

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• Which types of accident should be recorded in
  the accident book?
• a. Major injuries or death of a person
• b. Broken limbs or injuries requiring hospital
  treatment
• c. All accidents causing any injury
• d. Accidents where the injured person wishes to
  make a claim
• All accidents, no matter how minor, should be
  reported and recorded in the accident book.

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• When must an accident be recorded in the site's
  accident book?
• a. When an accident causes injury to an employee
  while at work
• b. Only when a person is injured and will be off
  work for more than 3 days
• c. When an accident causes damage to plant or
  equipment
• d. When the injury is serious enough for first
  aid to be needed

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• When must an accident be recorded in the site's
  accident book?
• a. When an accident causes injury to an employee
  while at work
• b. Only when a person is injured and will be off
  work for more than 3 days
• c. When an accident causes damage to plant or
  equipment
• d. When the injury is serious enough for first
  aid to be needed
• All accidents, no matter how minor, should be
  reported and recorded in the accident book.

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• What should you do if you get a small cut on a
  finger?
• a. Carry on working
• b. Report it at the end of the day
• c. Just wash it clean
• d. Get first aid

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• What should you do if you get a small cut on a
  finger?
• a. Carry on working
• b. Report it at the end of the day
• c. Just wash it clean
• d. Get first aid
• All injuries should be attended to. Small cuts,
  if not properly cleaned, can be infected and
  become more serious.

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• Which of the following have to be entered into
  the accident book?
• a. Only accidents causing serious injury
• b. All accidents causing any injury
• c. Only accidents causing time off work
• d. All accidents causing any damage

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• Which of the following have to be entered into
  the accident book?
• a. Only accidents causing serious injury
• b. All accidents causing any injury
• c. Only accidents causing time off work
• d. All accidents causing any damage
• All accidents, no matter how minor, should be
  reported and recorded in the accident book.

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• Which of the following have to be entered into
  the accident book?
• a. Only accidents causing serious injury
• b. All accidents causing any injury
• c. Only accidents causing time off work
• d. All accidents causing any damage

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• Which of the following have to be entered into
  the accident book?
• a. Only accidents causing serious injury
• b. All accidents causing any injury
• c. Only accidents causing time off work
• d. All accidents causing any damage
• All accidents, no matter how minor, should be
  reported and recorded in the accident book.

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• When must an accident be recorded in the site's
  accident book?
• a. When an accident causes injury to an employee
  while at work
• b. Only when a person is injured and will be off
  work for more than 3 days
• c. When an accident causes damage to plant or
  equipment
• d. When a person breaks a major bone

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• When must an accident be recorded in the site's
  accident book?
• a. When an accident causes injury to an employee
  while at work
• b. Only when a person is injured and will be off
  work for more than 3 days
• c. When an accident causes damage to plant or
  equipment
• d. When a person breaks a major bone
• All injuries to employees must be recorded in the
  accident book.

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• Why should you report an accident?
• a. It is a legal requirement
• b. It helps the site find out who caused it
• c. So that the site manager can see who is to
  blame
• d. So that your company will be held responsible

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• Why should you report an accident?
• a. It is a legal requirement
• b. It helps the site find out who caused it
• c. So that the site manager can see who is to
  blame
• d. So that your company will be held responsible
• If you do not report an accident, you may not be
  able to claim compensation later, if you need to
  do so.

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• Which TWO of the following can you learn from an
  accident?
• a. Details about why it happened
• b. Ideas on how we could prevent it happening
  again
• c. How human error is always a cause
• d. That mechanical failures are most dangerous
  combination of human error and mechanical
  failures always causes injury

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• Which TWO of the following can you learn from an
  accident?
• a. Details about why it happened
• b. Ideas on how we could prevent it happening
  again
• c. How human error is always a cause
• d. That mechanical failures are most dangerous
  combination of human error and mechanical
  failures always causes injury
• After any accident it is important to find out
  why it happened and to take the necessary actions
  to prevent it happening again.

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• Can making an entry in the accident book help
  you if you later make a claim for compensation?
• a. Yes
• b. No
• c. Only if it was a serious injury
• d. Only in the event of a fatality

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• Can making an entry in the accident book help
  you if you later make a claim for compensation?
• a. Yes
• b. No
• c. Only if it was a serious injury
• d. Only in the event of a fatality
• If the details are accurately recorded in the
  accident book there is less scope for disputing
  what happened.

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Control of Substances
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• What do the COSHH Regulations deal with?
• a. Classification of Special High Hazards
• b. Confined Space Health Hazards
• c. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
• d. Control of Site Hearing Hazards

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• What do the COSHH Regulations deal with?
• a. Classification of Special High Hazards
• b. Confined Space Health Hazards
• c. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
• d. Control of Site Hearing Hazards
• The COSHH Regulations specify the precautions
  that your employer and you must take to protect
  your health from the effects of harmful
  substances.

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• Which of the following statements about asbestos
  is TRUE?
• a. Only brown and blue asbestos are a hazard to
  health
• b. White asbestos is safe to use
• c. Asbestos is not really a hazard to health
• d. All types of asbestos are a hazard to health

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• Which of the following statements about asbestos
  is TRUE?
• a. Only brown and blue asbestos are a hazard to
  health
• b. White asbestos is safe to use
• c. Asbestos is not really a hazard to health
• d. All types of asbestos are a hazard to health
• Exposure to any form of asbestos can cause cancer
  and asbestosis.

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• You notice the symbol opposite on the container
  of a substance you are about to use. What does
  the symbol mean?
• a. The substance must not be used in any
  circumstances
• b. The substance is harmful, but carry on and use
  it anyway
• c. The substance is harmful and you should refer
  to the COSHH assessment before using
• d. The substance must be used before the expiry
  date on the container

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• You notice the symbol opposite on the container
  of a substance you are about to use. What does
  the symbol mean?
• a. The substance must not be used in any
  circumstances
• b. The substance is harmful, but carry on and use
  it anyway
• c. The substance is harmful and you should refer
  to the COSHH assessment before using
• d. The substance must be used before the expiry
  date on the container
• This symbol means that the substance has been
  classified as harmful to health. You must take
  the precautions listed on the COSHH assessment
  when you use it.

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• What does the illustration mean in connection
  with substances hazardous to health?
• a. The substance is harmful
  
• b. The substance is toxic
• c. The substance is corrosive
• d. The substance is irritant

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• What does the illustration mean in connection
  with substances hazardous to health?
• a. The substance is harmful
  
• b. The substance is toxic
• c. The substance is corrosive
• d. The substance is irritant
• The substance is toxic, which means that
  uncontrolled exposure to it could lead to your
  death, unless you take the necessary precautions
  when using it.

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• If you find an unmarked bottle containing an
  unknown substance, you should
• a. smell and taste it to see what it is
• b. put it in the bin to get rid of it
• c. put it in the site store out of harm's way
• d. report it to your site supervisor

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• If you find an unmarked bottle containing an
  unknown substance, you should
• a. smell and taste it to see what it is
• b. put it in the bin to get rid of it
• c. put it in the site store out of harm's way
• d. report it to your site supervisor
• An unmarked substance could be anything. Always
  take the safe course of action and assume that it
  is dangerous. Report the matter to your
  supervisor.

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• What sensible action can you take to help
  prevent hazardous chemicals entering your body by
  mouth?
• a. Wash your hands before eating, drinking or
  smoking
• b. Keep your gloves on while working
• c. Keep your mouth closed
• d. Hold your breath if possible

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• What sensible action can you take to help
  prevent hazardous chemicals entering your body by
  mouth?
• a. Wash your hands before eating, drinking or
  smoking
• b. Keep your gloves on while working
• c. Keep your mouth closed
• d. Hold your breath if possible
• A good standard of personal hygiene is an
  effective and sensible way of ensuring that you
  do not ingest hazardous substances that you are
  using.

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• Which of the following does NOT cause skin
  problems?
• a. Asbestos
• b. Bitumens
• c. Epoxy resins
• d. Solvents

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• Which of the following does NOT cause skin
  problems?
• a. Asbestos
• b. Bitumens
• c. Epoxy resins
• d. Solvents
• The inhalation (breathing in) of asbestos fibres
  can cause cancer and asbestosis. Exposure to the
  other substances can cause skin problems.

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• Which of the following is the only ONE that
  cannot be absorbed through the skin into the
  bloodstream?
• a. Solvents
• b. Asbestos
• c. Epoxy resins
• d. Thinners

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• Which of the following is the only ONE that
  cannot be absorbed through the skin into the
  bloodstream?
• a. Solvents
• b. Asbestos
• c. Epoxy resins
• d. Thinners
• Asbestos is a fibrous material that causes harm
  to health by being inhaled. It can cause some
  forms of cancer and asbestosis.

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• In what TWO places would you expect to find
  health and safety information for a hazardous
  substance you are about to use
• a. In the site diary
• b. On the purchase order
• c. On the container
• d. In the accident book
• e. On the COSHH assessment

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• In what TWO places would you expect to find
  health and safety information for a hazardous
  substance you are about to use
• a. In the site diary
• b. On the purchase order
• c. On the container
• d. In the accident book
• e. On the COSHH assessment
• The COSHH assessment should contain all the
  information on the dangers involved in using the
  substance, and the precautions to be taken. Some
  information will also be on the container.

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• Who would you expect to provide COSHH
  assessments before you use hazardous substances
  on site?
• a. An HSE inspector
• b. The site first-aider
• c. Your foreman/supervisor
• d. The site security operatives
• Your employer has a duty to ensure that all
  hazardous substances are assessed before being
  used. The assessments must be held on site,
  usually by the foreman or supervisor.

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• Who would you expect to provide COSHH
  assessments before you use hazardous substances
  on site?
• a. An HSE inspector
• b. The site first-aider
• c. Your foreman/supervisor
• d. The site security operatives
• Your employer has a duty to ensure that all
  hazardous substances are assessed before being
  used. The assessments must be held on site,
  usually by the foreman or supervisor.

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Excavations Combined Spaces
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• When should an excavation be inspected? Tick TWO
  correct answers.
• a. Monthly by a competent person
• b. At the start of every shift by a competent
  person
• c. After any event likely to have affected the
  strength or stability of the excavation
• d. Weekly by the section supervisor
• e. Weekly by the site manager

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• When should an excavation be inspected? Tick TWO
  correct answers.
• a. Monthly by a competent person
• b. At the start of every shift by a competent
  person
• c. After any event likely to have affected the
  strength or stability of the excavation
• d. Weekly by the section supervisor
• e. Weekly by the site manager
• Many factors can affect the safety of
  excavations. It is essential that they are
  inspected at the start of every shift and after
  occurrences which may have weakened the sides,
  such as heavy rain or heavy vehicle movements
  close to the excavation.

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• What should be provided to stop a dumper from
  falling into an excavation when unloading?
• a. A stop-block
• b. Red and white bunting on stakes
• c. A warning notice for the driver
• d. A signaller to guide the driver
• Securely anchored stop-blocks will prevent
  the dumper from accidentally over-running into
  the excavation.

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• What should be provided to stop a dumper from
  falling into an excavation when unloading?
• a. A stop-block
• b. Red and white bunting on stakes
• c. A warning notice for the driver
• d. A signaller to guide the driver
• Securely anchored stop-blocks will prevent
  the dumper from accidentally over-running into
  the excavation.

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• When a person is working in an excavation, when
  must it be supported?
• a. When it is more than 5 metres deep
• b. When it is more than 2 metres deep
• c. Where a fall of materials is possible
• d. When services are close to it

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• When a person is working in an excavation, when
  must it be supported?
• a. When it is more than 5 metres deep
• b. When it is more than 2 metres deep
• c. Where a fall of materials is possible
• d. When services are close to it
• There is no longer any specified depth at
  which an excavation must be supported. If there
  is a chance that the walls may collapse, it must
  be supported.

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• When do excavations need to be inspected by a
  competent person?
• a. Weekly
• b. Monthly
• c. At the beginning of each shift
• d. When more than 2 metres deep

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• When do excavations need to be inspected by a
  competent person?
• a. Weekly
• b. Monthly
• c. At the beginning of each shift
• d. When more than 2 metres deep
• Many factors can affect the safety of an
  excavation. It is essential that excavations are
  inspected at the start of every shift.

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• Which is the safe method of entering an
  excavation?
• a. Climbing down a ladder
• b. Jumping into the excavation
• c. Climbing down the shoring
• d. Being lowered in the excavator bucket

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• Which is the safe method of entering an
  excavation?
• a. Climbing down a ladder
• b. Jumping into the excavation
• c. Climbing down the shoring
• d. Being lowered in the excavator bucket
• Always use the safe method of entry and exit use
  the ladder.

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• What must you ensure BEFORE entering a manhole
  which is 3 metres deep?
• a. You are trained, competent and have a method
  statement
• b. That a ladder is available and people are in
  attendance with a rope
• c. That overalls, gloves, hard hat and boots are
  worn
• d. That the fire brigade has been told

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• What must you ensure BEFORE entering a manhole
  which is 3 metres deep?
• a. You are trained, competent and have a method
  statement
• b. That a ladder is available and people are in
  attendance with a rope
• c. That overalls, gloves, hard hat and boots are
  worn
• d. That the fire brigade has been told
• Confined spaces can be very dangerous places for
  the untrained. If you have not been trained, and
  do not know the safe method of working, do not
  enter.

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• If work in a confined space is being planned,
  what is the FIRST question that should be asked?
• a. Can the work be performed from the outside?
• b. Will any temporary lighting be used?
• c. What does the confined space contain?
• d. How many ways in or out are there?

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• If work in a confined space is being planned,
  what is the FIRST question that should be asked?
• a. Can the work be performed from the outside?
• b. Will any temporary lighting be used?
• c. What does the confined space contain?
• d. How many ways in or out are there?
• Confined spaces can be very dangerous places in
  which to work. If the job can be carried out in
  another way, which avoids entry into a confined
  space, then that method should be used.

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• If methane has been detected in an excavation,
  what is the correct action to take?
• a. No action, it is not harmful
• b. Evacuate the excavation
• c. Carry on working but do not use electrical
  equipment
• d. Carry on working to the end of the shift

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• If methane has been detected in an excavation,
  what is the correct action to take?
• a. No action, it is not harmful
• b. Evacuate the excavation
• c. Carry on working but do not use electrical
  equipment
• d. Carry on working to the end of the shift
• Methane is highly flammable and explosive. The
  excavation must be evacuated immediately.

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• What must be considered when planning to carry
  out work in a confined space?
• a. Has the job been priced properly
• b. Has sufficient manpower been allocated
• c. Have the correct tools been arranged
• d. Can the work be done from the outside

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• What must be considered when planning to carry
  out work in a confined space?
• a. Has the job been priced properly
• b. Has sufficient manpower been allocated
• c. Have the correct tools been arranged
• d. Can the work be done from the outside
• Confined spaces can be very dangerous places in
  which to work. If the job can be carried out in
  another way, which avoids entry into the confined
  space, then that method should be used.

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• While you are working in the bottom of a deep
  trench, a vehicle is left next to the top of the
  trench with its engine running. The vehicle
  exhaust is pointing towards the trench. Should
  you
• a. Put on ear defenders to reduce the noise of
  the vehicle engine
• b. Ignore the problem, and hope that the vehicle
  will soon leave
• c. Go and get a toxic gas monitor and carry on
  working in the trench
• d. Leave the trench immediately and report the
  problem to your supervisor

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• While you are working in the bottom of a deep
  trench, a vehicle is left next to the top of the
  trench with its engine running. The vehicle
  exhaust is pointing towards the trench. Should
  you
• a. Put on ear defenders to reduce the noise of
  the vehicle engine
• b. Ignore the problem, and hope that the vehicle
  will soon leave
• c. Go and get a toxic gas monitor and carry on
  working in the trench
• d. Leave the trench immediately and report the
  problem to your supervisor
• Not only are vehicle exhaust fumes toxic,
  they are also heavier than air and will collect
  in the bottom of the trench, making it a confined
  space. You must evacuate the excavation
  immediately and inform your supervisor. The
  vehicle engine should be turned off.

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Fire Prevention
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• How often should a competent person inspect a
  fire extinguisher?
• a. At least every 6 months
• b. At least every 12 months
• c. At least every 24 months
• d. At least every 36 months

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• How often should a competent person inspect a
  fire extinguisher?
• a. At least every 6 months
• b. At least every 12 months
• c. At least every 24 months
• d. At least every 36 months
• Fire extinguishers should be inspected for
  serviceability at least every year. Damaged and
  discharged extinguishers can be repaired and
  replenished.

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• What is contained in a fire extinguisher that is
  red or has a red label?
• a. Carbon dioxide
• b. Foam
• c. Water
• d. Dry powder

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• What is contained in a fire extinguisher that is
  red or has a red label?
• a. Carbon dioxide
• b. Foam
• c. Water
• d. Dry powder
• Older water-type extinguishers are completely
  red. Newer water extinguishers will also be red
  and have a red label. Even if the extinguisher is
  red, if the label colour is not red the content
  is not water.

91

• What are the three essential factors for a fire
  to burn?
• a. Carbon dioxide, fuel and heat
• b. Fuel, heat and oxygen
• c. Flames, air and carbon dioxide
• d. Fuel, heat and nitrogen

92

• What are the three essential factors for a fire
  to burn?
• a. Carbon dioxide, fuel and heat
• b. Fuel, heat and oxygen
• c. Flames, air and carbon dioxide
• d. Fuel, heat and nitrogen
• Fuel, heat and oxygen, when together, are known
  as the 'fire triangle'. Remove any one of them
  and a fire cannot start.

93

• In what position should butane and propane
  cylinders be stored?
• a. Lying on their side
• b. Upright and standing on their base
• c. At an angle of about 70 degrees
• d. With the valve pointing

94

• In what position should butane and propane
  cylinders be stored?
• a. Lying on their side
• b. Upright and standing on their base
• c. At an angle of about 70 degrees
• d. With the valve pointing
• Butane and propane (LPG) cylinders must always be
  stored upright and with their valves uppermost.

95

• What is a fire assembly point?
• a. A place where the fire brigade goes to
• b. A place where the fire extinguishers are kept
• c. The place to go to when the fire alarm sounds
• d. The place where the fire alarm is

96

• What is a fire assembly point?
• a. A place where the fire brigade goes to
• b. A place where the fire extinguishers are kept
• c. The place to go to when the fire alarm sounds
• d. The place where the fire alarm is
• You should know where the fire assembly point is
  on your site. It is essential that everyone is
  accounted for in the event of a fire.

97

• Which fire extinguisher should NOT be used on
  flammable liquid fires?
• a. Foam
• b. Carbon dioxide
• c. Powder
• d. Water

98

• Which fire extinguisher should NOT be used on
  flammable liquid fires?
• a. Foam
• b. Carbon dioxide
• c. Powder
• d. Water
• Water and flammable liquids such as burning oil
  react violently if they come into contact. Water
  is for solid fuel fires.

99

• A black fire extinguisher contains
• a. Water
• b. Foam
• c. Dry powder
• d. Carbon dioxide

100

• A black labelled fire extinguisher contains
• a. Water
• b. Foam
• c. Dry powder
• d. Carbon dioxide
• Older carbon dioxide extinguishers will be
  completely black. Newer ones will be red with a
  black panel.

101

• Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
• a. Propane should not be stored next to oxygen
• b. Propane and oxygen cylinders are the same
  colour
• c. Propane is an inert, harmless gas
• d. Oxygen is an inert, harmless gas

102

• Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE?
• a. Propane should not be stored next to oxygen
• b. Propane and oxygen cylinders are the same
  colour
• c. Propane is an inert, harmless gas
• d. Oxygen is an inert, harmless gas
• Propane is a flammable gas used as a fuel. Oxygen
  under pressure, while not flammable, will react
  explosively with fires which have already
  started. The two types of gas must be stored
  separately.

103

• A hot work permit is a document which allows
• a. Work in hot weather
• b. Work which involves insulated clothing
• c. Work when there is a risk of starting a fire
• d. Work out of normal hours

104

• A hot work permit is a document which allows
• a. Work in hot weather
• b. Work which involves insulated clothing
• c. Work when there is a risk of starting a fire
• d. Work out of normal hours
• A hot work permit specifies the safety
  precautions that must be taken to prevent a fire
  starting when work involving heat or a naked
  flame is taking place.

105

• Which TWO fire extinguishers should be used on
  electrical fires?
• a. Dry powder
• b. Foam
• c. Water
• d. Carbon dioxide

106

• Which TWO fire extinguishers should be used on
  electrical fires?
• a. Dry powder
• b. Foam
• c. Water
• d. Carbon dioxide
• Dry powder and carbon dioxide will not conduct
  electricity and are therefore safe to use on
  electrical fires.

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First Aid
108

• In an on-site emergency, which of the following
  must a first-aider NOT do?
• a. Resuscitation
• b. Control of bleeding
• c. Give medicines to patients without
  authorisation
• d. Treat an unconscious patient

109

• In an on-site emergency, which of the following
  must a first-aider NOT do?
• a. Resuscitation
• b. Control of bleeding
• c. Give medicines to patients without
  authorisation
• d. Treat an unconscious patient
• The taking of medicines must only be authorised
  by a nurse or doctor.

110

• Which of the following should NOT be in a
  first-aid box?
• a. Triangular bandage
• b. Assorted plasters
• c. Safety pins
• d. Aspirins

111

• Which of the following should NOT be in a
  first-aid box?
• a. Triangular bandage
• b. Assorted plasters
• c. Safety pins
• d. Aspirins
• Aspirins and other pain-relieving tablets must
  not be left in a first-aid box. This could lead
  to someone taking more than the safe dose.

112

• Which of the following is a priority when
  treating a casualty?
• a. Stop any bleeding
• b. Ensure that the casualty is breathing
• c. Attend to any broken bones
• d. Try and give the casualty a drink

113

• Which of the following is a priority when
  treating a casualty?
• a. Stop any bleeding
• b. Ensure that the casualty is breathing
• c. Attend to any broken bones
• d. Try and give the casualty a drink
• Your first priority must be to ensure that they
  are breathing. If this does not happen and
  breathing is not restored, the casualty will die.
  

114

• If you come across an accident on site, what is
  the first thing to do?
• a. Contact the HSE
• b. Call for assistance or the first-aider
• c. Move the casualty to somewhere safe
• d. Find out what happened

115

• If you come across an accident on site, what is
  the first thing to do?
• a. Contact the HSE
• b. Call for assistance or the first-aider
• c. Move the casualty to somewhere safe
• d. Find out what happened
• You can comfort the casualty, and may have to
  offer other assistance to the best of your
  ability, once you know that qualified help is on
  the way.

116

• If someone has fallen off a ladder and they say
  their leg is broken, what is the first thing you
  should do?
• a. Help them to the cabin or mess hut
• b. Bandage their legs together
• c. Send for the first-aider
• d. Move the ladder so no-one trips over it

117

• If someone has fallen off a ladder and they say
  their leg is broken, what is the first thing you
  should do?
• a. Help them to the cabin or mess hut
• b. Bandage their legs together
• c. Send for the first-aider
• d. Move the ladder so no-one trips over it
• Attention to broken bones needs qualified help.
  Once you have sent for the first-aider you can
  comfort the casualty but without tending the
  injury.

118

• Your workmate suddenly gets a foreign body in
  the eye. What should you do?
• a. Use a clean handkerchief to try and remove it
• b. Wash your hands before touching your mate's
  face
• c. Take your workmate to the first-aider
• d. Send someone for the first-aider

119

• Your workmate suddenly gets a foreign body in
  the eye. What should you do?
• a. Use a clean handkerchief to try and remove it
• b. Wash your hands before touching your mate's
  face
• c. Take your workmate to the first-aider
• d. Send someone for the first-aider
• We only get one set of eyes and must look after
  them. Getting qualified help as soon as possible
  is essential.

120

• A carpenter slips and gets a big wood splinter
  in the soft flesh on the palm of their hand. What
  should you do?
• a. Pull it out for them if they will let you
• b. Help them wash their hand to keep it clean
• c. Wrap their hand in something clean
• d. Help them to where they can get first aid

121

• A carpenter slips and gets a big wood splinter
  in the soft flesh on the palm of their hand. What
  should you do?
• a. Pull it out for them if they will let you
• b. Help them wash their hand to keep it clean
• c. Wrap their hand in something clean
• d. Help them to where they can get first aid
• The puncture wound where the splinter entered
  will probably need medical attention. Get to
  qualified help.

122

• A person nearly collapses, complaining of
  stomach pains. What should you do?
• a. Send someone for the first-aider
• b. Help them to find somewhere comfortable to sit
  
• c. Go and find them something to drink
• d. Ask them if they want something to eat

123

• A person nearly collapses, complaining of
  stomach pains. What should you do?
• a. Send someone for the first-aider
• b. Help them to find somewhere comfortable to sit
  
• c. Go and find them something to drink
• d. Ask them if they want something to eat
• You have no way of knowing how serious the
  stomach complaint might be. Get qualified help.

124

• An employee has a fall and is obviously
  unconscious. What is the first thing you should
  do?
• a. Put them in the recovery position
• b. Send someone for the first-aider
• c. Try and protect them from any further injury
• d. Find out if there are any witnesses

125

• An employee has a fall and is obviously
  unconscious. What is the first thing you should
  do?
• a. Put them in the recovery position
• b. Send someone for the first-aider
• c. Try and protect them from any further injury
• d. Find out if there are any witnesses
• You may find that there are other ways in which
  you can assist once you know that qualified help
  is on the way.

126

• A colleague stands on a piece of wood and a nail
  goes through their shoe into their foot. What
  should you do?
• a. Pull the nail out for them
• b. Send for the first-aider
• c. Help them to hop over to the site office
• d. Help them to pull their shoe off

127

• A colleague stands on a piece of wood and a nail
  goes through their shoe into their foot. What
  should you do?
• a. Pull the nail out for them
• b. Send for the first-aider
• c. Help them to hop over to the site office
• d. Help them to pull their shoe off
• All puncture wounds must be attended to by
  qualified help. You have no way of knowing what
  infection will be transferred to the wound from
  the nail.

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Health and Safety at work
129

• Who has responsibility for health and safety on
  site?
• a. The client and main contractor only
• b. Self-employed contractors only and employees
• c. Employers, employees and sub-contractors
• d. Everyone on site no matter who employs them

130

• Who has responsibility for health and safety on
  site?
• a. The client and main contractor only
• b. Self-employed contractors only and employees
• c. Employers, employees and sub-contractors
• d. Everyone on site no matter who employs them
• Everyone at work has a legal duty to look after
  their own health and safety.

131

• Which of the following is correct for risk
  assessment?
• a. It is a good idea to do, but not essential
• b. Only do it if it is a big job It is a legal
  requirement and must always be done
• c. Only needs to be done for hazardous work

132

• Which of the following is correct for risk
  assessment?
• a. It is a good idea to do, but not essential
• b. Only do it if it is a big job It is a legal
  requirement and must always be done
• c. Only needs to be done for hazardous work
• Risk assessments are always necessary because
  they show how people are likely to be harmed.

133

• Why should regular inspections of the workplace
  take place?
• a. To check whether the working environment is
  safe
• b. To check that everyone is doing their job
• c. To prepare for a visit from an HSE Inspector

134

• Why should regular inspections of the workplace
  take place?
• a. To check whether the working environment is
  safe
• b. To check that everyone is doing their job
• c. To prepare for a visit from an HSE Inspector
• If regular inspections are not carried out, the
  workplace could become an unsafe place.

135

• Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974,
  which of the following have a duty to work
  safely?
• a. Employers only
• b. Employees only
• c. All people at work
• d. The general public

136

• Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974,
  which of the following have a duty to work
  safely?
• a. Employers only
• b. Employees only
• c. All people at work
• d. The general public
• Everyone at work has a legal responsibility to
  work in a safe manner.

137

• A Prohibition Notice means
• a. When you finish the work you must not start
  again
• b. The work must stop immediately
• c. Work is to stop for that day only
• d. You may continue working until the end of that
  day

138

• A Prohibition Notice means
• a. When you finish the work you must not start
  again
• b. The work must stop immediately
• c. Work is to stop for that day only
• d. You may continue working until the end of that
  day
• Prohibition Notices are issued by a Health and
  Safety Executive inspector when there is an
  imminent chance of an accident happening or
  recurring.

139

• What is a hazard?
• a. Anything with potential to cause harm
• b. Where an accident is likely to happen
• c. The likelihood of something going wrong
• d. An accident waiting to happen

140

• What is a hazard?
• a. Anything with potential to cause harm
• b. Where an accident is likely to happen
• c. The likelihood of something going wrong
• d. An accident waiting to happen
• A hazard is some feature of your workplace which
  can cause you harm unless preventative steps are
  taken.

141

• Employers have to write a Health and Safety
  Policy when
• a. The HSE tells them
• b. The safety representative tells them
• c. Work on the contract starts
• d. They employ five or more people
• All employers with five or more employees have a
  legal responsibility to have a written health and
  safety policy.

142

• Employers have to write a Health and Safety
  Policy when
• a. The HSE tells them
• b. The safety representative tells them
• c. Work on the contract starts
• d. They employ five or more people
• All employers with five or more employees have a
  legal responsibility to have a written health and
  safety policy.

143

• If an HSE inspector issues a Prohibition Notice
  on a hoist, it means
• a. It cannot be used without a supervisor present
  
• b. It cannot be used until it is made safe
• c. It can be used as long as everyone takes care
• d. It cannot be used except by supervisors

144

• If an HSE inspector issues a Prohibition Notice
  on a hoist, it means
• a. It cannot be used without a supervisor present
  
• b. It cannot be used until it is made safe
• c. It can be used as long as everyone takes care
• d. It cannot be used except by supervisors
• Prohibition Notices mean that all work mentioned
  on the Notice must stop immediately.

145

• The type of accident that kills most building
  workers is
• a. Falling from heights
• b. Electrical accident
• c. Trapping
• d. Being hit by falling objects

146

• The type of accident that kills most building
  workers is
• a. Falling from heights
• b. Electrical accident
• c. Trapping
• d. Being hit by falling objects
• Year after year, falling from heights is the
  biggest cause of death in the construction
  industry.

147

• When raising a pallet of bricks onto a scaffold
  platform using a forklift truck, what precaution
  is necessary to prevent injury from falling
  materials?
• a. Remove the banding before the load is raised
• b. Only go under the raised load if wearing a
  safety helmet
• c. Never stand under the raised load
• d. Someone should stand on the load as it is
  raised to ensure it is secure

148

• When raising a pallet of bricks onto a scaffold
  platform using a forklift truck, what precaution
  is necessary to prevent injury from falling
  materials?
• a. Remove the banding before the load is raised
• b. Only go under the raised load if wearing a
  safety helmet
• c. Never stand under the raised load
• d. Someone should stand on the load as it is
  raised to ensure it is secure
• Never stand under any load when lifting
  activities are taking place.

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Health and Safety Signs
150

• When used onsite, what is the meaning of this
  sign?
• a. Radioactive
• b. Toxic materials
• c. Hazardous materials
• d. Asbestos-contaminated area

151

• When used onsite, what is the meaning of this
  sign?
• a. Radioactive
• b. Toxic materials
• c. Hazardous materials
• d. Asbestos-contaminated area
• The sign will appear on substances that are
  hazardous to health. This particular sign means
  that the substance is toxic and has the potential
  to kill.

152

• When used onsite, what is the meaning of this
  sign?
• a. Wear eye protection
• b. Eye wash station
• c. Risk of splashes getting into the eyes
• d. Look out for sprinklers

153

• When used onsite, what is the meaning of this
  sign?
• a. Wear eye protection
• b. Eye wash station
• c. Risk of splashes getting into the eyes
• d. Look out for sprinklers
• Near to this sign you will find containers
  of sterile fluid that can be used to safely wash
  out a person's eyes.

154

• When used onsite, what is the meaning of this
  sign?
• a. First-aid post
• b. Safe to cross here
• c. No waiting here
• d. Wait here for assistance

155

• When used onsite, what is the meaning of this
  sign?
• a. First-aid post
• b. Safe to cross here
• c. No waiting here
• d. Wait here for assistance
• Near to this sign you will find the first-aid
  post, which on larger sites may be staffed by a
  full-time nurse.

156

• What colours are fire-exit signs?
• a. Blue and white
• b. Red and white
• c. Green and white
• d. Red and yellow

157

• What colours are fire-exit signs?
• a. Blue and white
• b. Red and white
• c. Green and white
• d. Red and yellow
• Fire-exit signs are always white writing and
  symbols on a green background.

158

• When used onsite, what does this sign mean?
• a. Fire-alarm call point
• b. Do not touch
• c. Wear hand protection
• d. Fire-isolating switch

159

• When used onsite, what does this sign mean?
• a. Fire-alarm call point
• b. Do not touch
• c. Wear hand protection
• d. Fire-isolating switch
• Near to this sign you will find the device for
  setting off the fire alarm. Access to this point
  must never be obstructed.

160

• When used onsite, what does this sign mean?
• a. Caution - slippery floor
• b. No running allowed
• c. To fire exit
• d. Beware of open door

161

• When used onsite, what does this sign mean?
• a. Caution - slippery floor
• b. No running allowed
• c. To fire exit
• d. Beware of open door
• This sign indicates the direction you should
  travel to locate the nearest fire exit.

162

• What is the main colour on a sign stating that
  you must NOT do something?
• a. Green
• b. Red
• c. Blue
• d. Black

163

• What is the main colour on a sign stating that
  you must NOT do something?
• a. Green
• b. Red
• c. Blue
• d. Black
• Red and white signs are prohibition signs. This
  means that the sign is telling you that there is
  something that you must not do

164

• When used onsite, what does this sign mean?
• a. Sunglasses are needed to protect your eyes
• b. Danger from bright lights or lasers
• c. Caution, blind people in the vicinity
• d. Eye protection must be worn

165

• When used onsite, what does this sign mean?
• a. Sunglasses are needed to protect your eyes
• b. Danger from bright lights or lasers
• c. Caution, blind people in the vicinity
• d. Eye protection must be worn
• This sign tells you that there is, or will be,
  something occurring that presents a danger to the
  eyesight of anyone in the area. Eye protection
  must be worn.

166

• What is the meaning of this sign?
• a. Smoking allowed
• b. No naked lights
• c. Smoke-free rest area
• d. No smoking

167

• What is the meaning of this sign?
• a. Smoking allowed
• b. No naked lights
• c. Smoke-free rest area
• d. No smoking
• Most sites have a policy of no smoking
  except in designated areas. Prevent fires obey
  the no-smoking rules.

168

• When used onsite, what is the meaning of this
  sign?
• a. No entry from here onto scaffold
• b. Danger, elderly people walking
• c. No access for pedestrians
• d. No entry without safety helmet

169

• When used onsite, what is the meaning of this
  sign?
• a. No entry from here onto scaffold
• b. Danger, elderly people walking
• c. No access for pedestrians
• d. No entry without safety helmet
• On well-run sites, pedestrian and vehicle routes
  are kept separated. If you see this sign it means
  that there is a route along which you must not
  walk.

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170
Manual Handling
171

• In manual handling, which of the following
  general statements is true?
• a. You should keep your back bent when lifting
• b. Loads should be held at arm's length while
  carrying
• c. Anyone can carry any load as long as they are
  strong enough
• d. Big loads should be broken into smaller loads
  where possible

172

• In manual handling, which of the following
  general statements is true?
• a. You should keep your back bent when lifting
• b. Loads should be held at arm's length while
  carrying
• c. Anyone can carry any load as long as they are
  strong enough
• d. Big loads should be broken into smaller loads
  where possible
• Where possible, it is a good idea to break large
  loads down into more manageable and safely
  transportable part-loads.

173

• When lifting a load manually, which of the
  following statements is correct?
• a. The feet should be together and the load
  lifted at arm's length
• b. The feet should be apart for balance and the
  load lifted using the power of the arms
• c. The feet should be slightly apart and the load
  lifted with the power of the legs
• d. The feet should be together, arms should be
  extended, and the load lifted with the power of
  the back

174

• When lifting a load manually, which of the
  following statements is correct?
• a. The feet should be together and the load
  lifted at arm's length
• b. The feet should be apart for balance and the
  load lifted using the power of the arms
• c. The feet should be slightly apart and the load
  lifted with the power of the legs
• d. The feet should be together, arms should be
  extended, and the load lifted with the power of
  the back
• Safe lifting is carried out using the strength of
  the leg and thigh muscles. Keeping the feet
  slightly apart gives you a stable base from which
  to start the lift.

175

• With reference to manual handling, what does
  'kinetic lifting' mean?
• a. Lifting in the most safe and effective way
• b. Getting a friend to help you with the load
• c. Using a crane or some other mechanical means
• d. Using a forklift truck or a pallet truck

176

• With reference to manual handling, what does
  'kinetic lifting' mean?
• a. Lifting in the most safe and effective way
• b. Getting a friend to help you with the load
• c. Using a crane or some other mechanical means
• d. Using a forklift truck or a pallet truck
• Kinetic lifting involves using a good handling
  technique to lift a load smoothly, while adopting
  a good posture and using the naturally stronger
  muscles of the thighs and legs.

177

• When picking up an object you should
• a. Bend your knees
• b. Bend your back
• c. Bend your arms
• d. Wear a 'back brace'

178

• When picking up an object you should
• a. Bend your knees
• b. Bend your back
• c. Bend your arms
• d.