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Hazards, risk and site management

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  1. What is the difference between a hazard and a risk on a construction site?
  2. You are about to start a task and notice the method statement does not match the conditions in front of you. What should you do?
  3. Which statement about a near miss is correct?
  4. Under the five steps to risk assessment, what is the first step?
  5. What is the main purpose of a site induction?
  6. What is a toolbox talk?
  7. Who must be given a copy of the site rules and told about the emergency procedures?
  8. A permit to work is used mainly to
  9. What is the correct order of the hierarchy of control, starting with the most effective measure?
  10. Why is PPE regarded as the last line of defence?
  11. Where should an accident on site be recorded?
  12. What does a safety sign with a blue circle and a white symbol mean?
  13. What shape and colour is a warning sign?
  14. A green safety sign with a white running figure usually shows
  15. Which document must the principal contractor prepare before the construction phase begins?
  16. You see a colleague working in a way you think is unsafe. What is the best action?
  17. What should you do if you are asked to use a piece of equipment you have not been trained on?
  18. Which duty belongs to employees under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?
  19. What is the main duty of an employer under the 1974 Act?
  20. Which of these is something an employer must provide free of charge for employees?
  21. Who can enforce health and safety law on most construction sites?
  22. What does an HSE prohibition notice do?
  23. What does an HSE improvement notice require?
  24. Why are young workers often given extra supervision on site?
  25. Which of these would be an unsafe act rather than an unsafe condition?
  26. What is a method statement?
  27. A worker reports feeling dizzy after cleaning with a strong solvent. What is the best first action?
  28. Why must the walkways on a site be kept clear of materials?
  29. Under CDM 2015, who is responsible for making sure suitable welfare facilities are provided for workers?
  30. What is the best description of 'competence' for a construction worker?
  31. A site has an alcohol and drugs policy. Why?
  32. Which of these is a health hazard rather than a safety hazard?
  33. How often should the mental health and wellbeing of workers be considered on a site?
  34. What should you do if you hurt yourself and the injury seems minor?
  35. A visitor with no PPE asks to go through the working area to take a shortcut. What is the correct response?
  36. Why is it unsafe to carry out a job with a defective tool, even for a short time?
  37. A building project will last 40 working days, with at most 12 workers on site at one time and about 450 person days of work in total. Must it be notified to HSE under CDM 2015?
  38. Which of these would be highest in the hierarchy of control for reducing noise from a petrol-powered breaker?
  39. An inspector serves an improvement notice on a contractor who disagrees with it. What is the time limit for appealing to an employment tribunal?
  40. For how long should an employer keep accident records such as the entries in an accident book?
  41. What is the minimum amount of employers' liability insurance cover that an employer must hold?
  42. A householder hires one builder to renovate a kitchen. Under CDM 2015, who must prepare the construction phase plan?

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