Welcome to the 'Operatives - Full Test'
This practice test will select 38 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 45 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz.
Each question is representative of the type used in Part 1 of the Operatives Test. When you're finished, don't forget to practice the Case Study style questions for Part 2.
Instructions:
- The test will begin after you select the 'Start Quiz' button below.
- For each question, choose from the multiple choice answers provided.
- Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
- After the last question, click 'Submit' to be shown your results.
Ready? Click 'Start Quiz' to begin.
1.
Where is the best place for a safety net to be rigged when working at height?
2.
If you can't complete a job as stated in the method statement, what should you do?
3.
A fuel storage tank on site must have a protective bund to capture any spill. What is the minimum required capacity of the bund?
4.
If diagnosed with Weil's disease contracted on site, why inform your employer?
5.
Under the CDM regulations, who is responsible for compiling all the pre-construction information into a construction phase plan?
6.
When considering a construction site's electrical system, which colour plug signifies a 415 volt supply?
7.
What is the importance of reporting near-miss incidents on site?
8.
You need to carry out a COSHH assessment on a material you're handling for the first time. What do you need to make the assessment? (Select more than one)
9.
Which of the following statements is true if bats are found on a construction site?
10.
What should you do when you see this label on a substance?
11.
How should you approach walking past a mobile crane operator?
12.
What would you expect an appointed first aider on a construction site to be responisble for?
13.
Under the CDM regulations, when should HSE be notified of a non-domestic project?
14.
How should a safety helmet be positioned on your head to ensure maximum protection?
15.
Where can you find out about a hazardous substance's health and safety information?
16.
According to the CDM regulations, what must the principal contractor provide before allowing demolition work?
17.
A near miss refers to an incident where:
18.
Why would an accident be more likely to happen with a young worker?
19.
In case of a fire, how would you know where the site assembly point is?
20.
What should you do if you find nowhere to wash your hands on your first on site?
21.
Following a risk assessment that reveals a risk, what measure should be considered first when deciding on how to mitigate that risk?
22.
What is the maximum unprotected gap on a scaffold between any guard-rail, toe-board or barrier?
23.
What should you do first upon finding an injured person?
24.
What is NOT a danger when walking through sludge or muck at the bottom of a small enclosed space?
25.
What must be ensured when using water for dust suppression during cutting?
26.
An excavator has stopped work, and liquid is pooling beneath it. What could this mean?
27.
What should you do if a wheel detaches from the trolley while moving a heavy load over a long distance?
28.
When evaluating vibration levels from a powered, percussive hand tool, which source of information would be considered the LEAST reliable?
29.
What is the likely cause if you see 'frost' around the valve on an LPG cylinder?
30.
If you're in a small enclosed space and smell something like rotten eggs, what could it be a sign of?
31.
What should you do If you discover a ladder with damage?
32.
Regarding noise, what does 'lower exposure action value' mean?
33.
To help prevent accidents, you should:
34.
When are you less likely to suffer from hand-arm vibration?
35.
What is the consequence of a prohibition notice being issued for an entire site?
36.
How can we best protect people below from items falling off a scaffold platform?
37.
When being interviewed by an HSE inspector after witnessing a serious accident, you should:
38.
What is the meaning of this sign?
