Health and safety cscs 1

Which of the following is NOT part of a safe system of work?

• Professional trust

• health and safety policy

• construction phase plan

• permit of work

What TWO steps can you take to limit the risk of developing HAVS when using hand held tools?

• Relax your grip so that most of the work is done by the tool

• Exercise your hands during break periods

• Rest your hands during break periods

• Tighten your grip to reduce the strength of vibration

What kind of sign is a white drawing on a red square?

• Prohibition sign

• Fire fighting sign

• Hazard sign

• Warning sign

Your colleague reports they have 'pizza knee'. What does this mean?

• Pizza knee describes a build-up of fatty tissue around the knee

• Pizza knee describes irritant contact dermatitis on the knee

• Pizza knee describes patchy discolouration on the knee from kneeling too long

• Pizza knee is when a knee has been heavily bruised

Which of the below is NOT required at site induction?

• These should ALL be included in a site induction

• Information about welfare facilities

• Information about how you will be consulted on matters of health and safety

• Information about site traffic management

Why is it important to know your limitations?

• It is not important

• Because you will need this information for performance reviews

• Because pushing past them may adversely impact your mental health

• Because this will identify areas you need to push yourself harder in

How often does the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend testing equipment, tools, and leads?

• Once a week

• Once every three months

• At the start of every project

• Once a year

When dealing with chemicals, the gloves you wear must be:

• Thick

• Impervious

• Waterproof

• Tightly sealed around the wrist

Wellington boots are a safe way of protecting your skin from burns. This applies to which activity?

• Laying down wet concrete

• Using lead paint

• Welding

• Sewage works

What is the best way to manage mental health issues at work?

• Find a different job

• Discuss them in confidence with a supervisor or manager

• Do not seek support from your employer. as you may lose your job

• Self-medicate