Initial assessment quiz level 1

What is the main purpose of a site safety induction?

• To hand out payslips

• To explain fire extinguisher colours

• To introduce workers to the site rules and safety procedures

• To choose which tools to use

Which one of the following is a responsibility of an employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

• Writing risk assessments

• Carrying out toolbox talks

• Working safely and reporting hazards

• Supervising others on site

What colour is used for warning signs on a construction site?

• Blue

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

Which of the following is a type of access equipment used to work at height?

• Sack barrow

• Podium

• Generator

• Pallet

You should report all accidents and near misses, even small ones.

• True

• False

Which of the following is used to mark straight lines on timber?

• Bevel gauge

• Try square

• Claw hammer

• Cold chisel

What is a tenon saw commonly used for?

• Cutting metal

• Driving screws

• Making precise straight cuts in wood

• Ripping timber

Which tool is most suitable for smoothing the surface of a piece of timber?

• Rasp

• Hammer

• Chisel

• Plane

Which of the following joints is most commonly used in doors and window frames?

• Dovetail joint

• Butt joint

• Mortise and tenon joint

• Lap joint

True or False: A chisel should always be used with a steel hammer.

• True

• False