2021 Revision and research paper 3

Revision Paper 3

1. An element of any risk control strategy is the preference to provide collective measures.
Which one of the following falls into this category
a) A ladder
b) A harness
c) A restraint lanyard
d) A safety net

2. Which of the following is the MOST effective and practical means of protecting pedestrians
from vehicle movements on site
a) The site manager will direct all pedestrians away from traffic routes
b) Display the traffic routes on the notice board
c) Install suitable barriers segregating vehicle and pedestrian routes
d) There is no need to keep traffic and pedestrians apart

3. Which of the following is NOT required as part of a confined spaces permit to work
a) Notification to the HSE
b) Isolation procedures
c) Testing for contaminants
d) Start and completion dates and times

4. Which of the following is a CRITICAL risk when undertaking excavation or underpinning

works
a) Creating noise in neighbours’ buildings
b) Undermining adjacent structures
c) Creating dust
d) Arranging for spoil to be removed

5. Which one of the following is the only person permitted to erect, alter or dismantle a
scaffold
a) A site engineer
b) Anyone working on the scaffold
c) A scaffolder with the relevant CISRS card
d) A safety officer

6. Which is the MOST effective measure to prevent a dumper from running into an excavation
a) A signaller must ensure the front wheels of the dumper are at least 3m away from the
excavation
b) Ensure the driver approaches the excavation with extreme care
c) The dumper driver must keep mirrors clean and adjustable
d) Securely anchored stop blocks appropriate to the size of the dumper wheels
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7. What action should be taken if operatives are working in a confined space and the gas alarm
sounds
a) Switch of the alarm and carry on working
b) Carry on working but do not use electrical tools
c) Carry on working but take plenty of breaks
d) Get all personnel out of the confined space quickly

8. In accordance with guidance on underground service pipes, what does a yellow service pipe
indicate
a) Water
b) Gas
c) Electricity
d) Telecoms

9. Which of the following is the most reliable indication that a person who arrives on site to
erect a multi-lift scaffold has the relevant knowledge and experience to do so
a) They tell you that they have watched other people erect scaffolds
b) They tell you and show you that they hold a relevant competence card
c) As they are from the scaffold hire company they must be competent
d) They tell you that they will refer to a copy of the HSE contrition information sheet

10. Under what circumstances is it acceptable to allow someone to operate a mobile elevated
working platform (MEWP) using the ground level controls
a) If the person on the ground is a trained operator and the person in the MEWP is not
b) If the person in the MEWP needs both hands free to carry out the job
c) If the person in the MEWP has to jump off to gain access to the work
d) If the person in the MEWP cannot operate it due to an emergency

11. What should be the MAIN priority when working above an area to which the public has
access
a) Minimise the number of people allowed below where the work is taking place
b) Reduce the number of people, tools and equipment being used
c) Implement a system that prevents tools, equipment and materials from falling
d) Display ’Men working overhead’ signs

12. Which one of the following would be perceived as poor practice regarding buried services
when excavating
a) Contacting utilities providers
b) Using cable detecting devices
c) Checking cable plans
d) Only using mechanical equipment
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13. Work at height is legally defined as which one of the following

a) The first lift of a scaffold
b) 2m above the ground or higher
c) 3m above the ground or higher
d) Any height that would cause an injury if you fell

14. State three ways to control the risks to a mobile worker

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15. What is the risk Control Hierarchy?

E
R
I
C
P
D

16. Give examples on how to achieve the above?

17. What is the purpose of a MSDS ?

18. What are the risks employing a young person? (16-18 years old)

19. Apart from young people, who else comes under the category of ‘Special Circumstances’ in
the Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 (as amended)

20. What is the purpose of a fire warden/Marshall in the event of a fire or emergency?