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.
When you're absent for over seven days due to a work-related injury, which TWO actions are required?
2.
What action should the site manager take if a scaffold has been left incomplete?
3.
What personal protective equipment (PPE) do you need to wear when working at height above or close to deep water?
4.
Why is the Beaufort Scale important when working at height outside?
5.
What precautions should be taken when a vehicle is dumping material into an excavation?
6.
Where should the carrying capacity of a passenger hoist be displayed?
7.
When should your employer provide you with personal protective equipment (PPE)?
8.
Are you required to pay for your personal protective equipment (PPE)?
9.
What is your employer's responsibility when you need to lift a heavy load?
10.
Someone reports to you that they have been diagnosed with work related hand-arm vibration syndrome. Who should you contact?
11.
What is the primary goal of fire precautions at a construction site?
12.
How can wet cement, mortar or concrete pose health hazards?
13.
In terms of health and safety risk mitigation, how should personal protective equipment (PPE) be viewed?
14.
On whom does the Health and Safety at Work Act impose legal duties?
15.
Apart from asbestos, what causes the most health issues for construction workers?
16.
Why is vibration a significant health concern?
17.
What could happen if you're in a small enclosed space and the oxygen level drops?
18.
Which tool is most likely to cause vibration white finger?
19.
What should you do if your safety helmet falls from a height onto a hard surface?
20.
Under the Work at Height Regulations, how quickly must a scaffold inspector report their findings to the person who commissioned the inspection?
21.
What can you do to reduce the impact of hand-arm vibration?
22.
When is an entry required in the accident book?
23.
How should you dispose of any liquids that contain oil?
24.
What is the primary purpose of keeping a work area neat and organized?
25.
Where are you likely to find asbestos containing materials (ACMs)?
26.
If you suspect that workplace noise has harmed your hearing, what action should you take?
27.
Is the hearing damage caused by prolonged exposure to noise reversible?
28.
When should an incident be recorded in the site accident book?
29.
Do you have responsibility for minimising waste?
30.
Why do construction sites use a 110-volt supply instead of a 230-volt supply?
31.
To help prevent accidents, you should:
32.
What should you do if someone has a deep splinter in their hand?
33.
Why is exceeding the recommended top speed of an abrasive wheel hazardous?
34.
Which disease may result from exposure to asbestos fibres?
35.
When using a CAT (cable avoidance tool), what other piece of equipment is required?
36.
What is the best method for locating buried services?
37.
What action should you take when you see this label on a substance?
38.
What should NOT be included in a first-aid box?
