CITB Mock Test 1a

1. What does COSHH stand for?

a. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
b. Construction of Safety Hazards and Hygiene
c. Control of Safety Hazards in High-risk areas
d. Construction of Substances Hazardous to Health
2. What is the minimum legal height requirement for a scaffold guardrail?
a. 950mm
b. 1 meter
c. 1.2 meters
d) 2 meters
3. What is the purpose of a toolbox talk?
a) To provide a platform for workers to discuss their personal problem.
b) To address specific hazards and reinforce safety procedures
c) To discuss the latest sports events
4. What is the primary purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?
a) To provide information on how to operate machinery
b) To list the contact details of the manufacturer
c) To provide information on the hazards of a substance and how to safely handle it
d) To provide entertainment for workers during breaks
5. When should a risk assessment be reviewed?
a) Only when an accident occurs b) Only during annual safety inspections
c) Whenever there is a significant change in the work activity or workplace
d) Never, once conducted, it remains valid indefinitely
6. What is the recommended method for lifting heavy objects?
a) Bend the back and lift with your legs
b) Lift with your back straight and legs bent
c) Twist the body while lifting
d) Lift using only the arms
7. What is the legal minimum age for operating most types of construction machinery?
a) 16 years old
b) 18 years old
c) 21 years old
d) There is no minimum age requirement
8. What is the purpose of a permit-to-work system?
a) To speed up work processes
b) To reduce paperwork
c) To control high-risk activities by ensuring all necessary precautions are in place before work begins
d) To assign tasks randomly
9. What is the maximum allowable exposure limit to noise in the workplace over an 8-hour period?
a) 70 decibels
b) 80 decibels
c) 85 decibels
d) 90 decibels
10. Which of the following is NOT considered a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
a) Safety helmet
b) Hi-vis jacket
c) Smartphone
d) Safety goggles
11. What is the primary purpose of a fire risk assessment?
a) To assess the cost of fire prevention measures
b) To predict the likelihood of a fire occurring
c) To identify and mitigate fire hazards
d) To increase insurance premiums
12. What is the meaning of RIDDOR?
a) Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
b) Regulations for Incident Documentation and Detection of Occupational Risks
c) Requirements for Injuries and Damages Documentation and Observation Regulations
d) Regulations for Implementing Dangerous Occurrences Reporting
13. What should be done if a ladder shows signs of damage?
a) Continue using it carefully
b) Repair it yourself
c) Report it to the supervisor and stop using it
d) Ignore the damage
14. What is the primary purpose of a method statement?
a) To provide a step-by-step guide on how to complete a task safely
b) To assign blame in case of accidents
c) To document the financial costs of a project
d) To outline company policies on work ethics
15. What is the primary objective of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
a) To increase workplace accidents
b) To reduce workplace accidents, occupational illnesses, and fatalities
c) To increase the workload of employers
d) To impose fines on workers
16. What is the legal minimum temperature required in indoor workplaces?
a) 10°C
b) 15°C
c) 20°C
d) 25°C
17. What is the primary responsibility of the principal designer under CDM regulations?
a) To manage health and safety during the construction phase
b) To oversee the entire construction project
c) To coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase
d) To inspect completed construction projects
18. What is the recommended method for lifting heavy objects manually?
a) Bend the back and lift with your arms
b) Lift with your legs while keeping your back straight
c) Twist the body while lifting
d) Lift using only the arms
19. What does PPE stand for?
a) Personal Protection Equipment
b) Protective Personnel Equipment
c) Personal Protective Equipment
d) Private Protection Equipment
20. What is the primary purpose of RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment)?
a) To protect against head injuries
b) To protect against respiratory hazards
c) To protect against noise hazards
d) To protect against falling hazards
21. What is the recommended method for extinguishing a small electrical fire?
a) Using water
b) Using a fire blanket
c) Using a fire extinguisher suitable for electrical fires
d) Ignoring it
22. Who is responsible for providing first aid facilities in the workplace?
a) The employees
b) The government
c) The employer
d) The clients
23. What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
a) To increase workplace accidents
b) To identify and mitigate potential hazards in the workplace
c) To allocate blame in case of accidents
d) To reduce productivity
24. Which of the following is a common hazard associated with manual handling?
a) Slips, trips, and falls
b) Exposure to loud noise
c) Electric shocks
d) Musculoskeletal injuries
25. What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?
a) To increase workplace accidents
b) To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of people at work
c) To minimize the workload of employers
d) To encourage unsafe work practices
26. What is the primary objective of a fire evacuation drill?
a) To cause panic among employees
b) To test the fire alarm system
c) To ensure employees know what to do in the event of a fire
d) To increase the risk of fire
27. What should be done with hazardous waste?
a) Dispose of it in regular trash bins
b) Leave it in the workplace
c) Store it indefinitely
d) Dispose of it safely according to regulations
28. What is the primary purpose of a safety harness?
a) To prevent falls from height
b) To restrict movement
c) To increase the workload of workers
d) To provide entertainment for workers
29. Who should be trained in emergency procedures?
a) Only managers
b) Only health and safety officers
c) All employees
d) Only designated first aiders
30. What should be done if a worker sustains a minor injury at the workplace?
a) Ignore it
b) Report it to the supervisor and record it in the accident book
c) Wait until the end of the shift to report it
d) Continue working without seeking medical attention
31. What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
a) To increase workplace accidents
b) To identify and mitigate potential hazards in the workplace
c) To allocate blame in case of accidents
d) To reduce productivity
32. Which of the following is a common hazard associated with manual handling?
a) Slips, trips, and falls
b) Exposure to loud noise
c) Electric shocks
d) Musculoskeletal injuries
33. What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?
a) To increase workplace accidents
b) To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of people at work
c) To minimize the workload of employers
d) To encourage unsafe work practices
34. What is the primary objective of a fire evacuation drill?
a) To cause panic among employees
b) To test the fire alarm system
c) To ensure employees know what to do in the event of a fire
d) To increase the risk of fire
35. What should be done with hazardous waste?
a) Dispose of it in regular trash bins
b) Leave it in the workplace
c) Store it indefinitely
d) Dispose of it safely according to regulations
36. What is the primary purpose of a safety harness?
a) To prevent falls from height
b) To restrict movement
c) To increase the workload of workers
d) To provide entertainment for workers
37. Who should be trained in emergency procedures?
a) Only managers
b) Only health and safety officers
c) All employees
d) Only designated first aiders
38. What should be done if a worker sustains a minor injury at the workplace?
a) Ignore it
b) Report it to the supervisor and record it in the accident book
c) Wait until the end of the shift to report it
d) Continue working without seeking medical attention
39. What is the main purpose of a risk assessment?
a) To increase the workload of employees
b) To identify and control risks in the workplace
c) To minimize productivity
d) To assign blame in case of accidents
40. What is the primary purpose of a safety helmet?
a) To protect the eyes
b) To provide entertainment
c) To protect the head from falling objects
d) To increase the risk of head injuries
41. What is the recommended method for extinguishing an oil fire?
a) Using water
b) Using a fire blanket
c) Using a fire extinguisher suitable for oil fires
d) Ignoring it
42. Who should be informed if a hazard cannot be immediately rectified?
a) No one, it's not important
b) The site manager
c) The nearest colleague
d) Ignore it and proceed with the work
43. What is the primary responsibility of a safety representative?
a) To increase the workload of employees
b) To represent the interests of workers on health and safety matters
c) To impose fines on workers
d) To discourage safe work practices
44. What is the purpose of a safety sign?
a) To increase the risk of accidents
b) To provide entertainment for workers
c) To convey important safety information and warnings
d) To decorate the workplace
 45. Who is responsible for ensuring that suitable fire detection and warning systems are in place in the
workplace?
a) The employees
b) The government
c) The employer
d) The clients

Answers: Mock test 1

1. a) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

2. c) 1.2 meters
3. b) To address specific hazards and reinforce safety procedures
4. c) To provide information on the hazards of a substance and how to safely handle it
5. c) Whenever there is a significant change in the work activity or workplace
6. b) Lift with your back straight and legs bent
7. b) 18 years old
8. c) To control high-risk activities by ensuring all necessary precautions are in place before work begins
9. c) 85 decibels
10. c) Smartphone
11. c) To identify and mitigate fire hazards
12. a) Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
13. c) Report it to the supervisor and stop using it
14. a) To provide a step-by-step guide on how to complete a task safely
15. b) To reduce workplace accidents, occupational illnesses, and fatalities
16. b) 15°C
17. c) To coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase
18. b) Lift with your legs while keeping your back straight
19. c) Personal Protective Equipment
20. b) To protect against respiratory hazards
21. c) Using a fire extinguisher suitable for electrical fires
22. c) The employer
23. b) To identify and mitigate potential hazards in the workplace
24. d) Musculoskeletal injuries
25. b) To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of people at work
26. c) To ensure employees know what to do in the event of a fire
27. d) Dispose of it safely according to regulations
28. a) To prevent falls from height
29. c) All employees
30. b) Report it to the supervisor and record it in the accident book
31. b) To identify and mitigate potential hazards in the workplace
32. d) Musculoskeletal injuries
33. b) To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of people at work
34. c) To ensure employees know what to do in the event of a fire
35. d) Dispose of it safely according to regulations
36. a) To prevent falls from height
37. c) All employees
38. b) Report it to the supervisor and record it in the accident book
39. b) To identify and control risks in the workplace
40. c) To protect the head from falling objects
41. c) Using a fire extinguisher suitable for oil fires
42. b) The site manager
43. b) To represent the interests of workers on health and safety matters
44. c) To convey important safety information and warnings
45. c) The employe