Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
50 multiple-choice questions. Select one answer per question, then submit to see your score and a full answer review.
This is a practice test to support learning and revision — it is not an official awarding-body examination.
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What is the main purpose of a risk assessment?
Who has responsibility for health and safety in the workplace?
What does PPE stand for?
You discover a damaged electrical cable on site. What should you do?
What colour are prohibition signs normally?
A blue circular safety sign normally indicates:
What should you do before lifting a heavy object manually?
Which is the safest lifting technique?
What is a hazard?
What is meant by "risk"?
What colour is commonly used for warning signs?
What should you do if you do not understand a site safety instruction?
Why should walkways on construction sites be kept clear?
Which of these is most likely to cause a trip hazard?
What should you do if you see a spill on a walkway?
Who should operate construction machinery?
Why are guards fitted to machinery?
A machine guard has been removed. What should you do?
What is the purpose of a COSHH assessment?
What does COSHH stand for?
Which construction material can contain fibres capable of causing serious lung disease?
You unexpectedly discover material that you suspect may contain asbestos. What should you do?
Which activity can produce respirable crystalline silica dust?
What is one of the best ways to reduce exposure to construction dust?
What should happen if PPE becomes damaged?
When should hearing protection be worn?
What is the main purpose of a hard hat?
What should you check before using a ladder?
When working at height, the first consideration should normally be:
Which is generally safer for prolonged work at height?
Why must excavations be properly controlled?
Before digging, what is an important consideration?
You damage an underground electrical cable while excavating. What should you do?
What does a green safety sign commonly indicate?
Fire extinguishers and other fire-fighting equipment are commonly identified using:
If you hear the site fire alarm, you should:
Why should fire exits never be obstructed?
What information should you know when starting work on a new construction site?
What is a near miss?
Why should near misses be reported?
What does RIDDOR relate to?
If you suffer an injury at work, what should you normally do?
Who should provide first aid on a construction site?
What is the safest action if you find someone who appears to have received an electric shock and may still be in contact with electricity?
What can prolonged exposure to excessive noise cause?
Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) can be associated with prolonged use of:
Which symptom could indicate hand-arm vibration problems?
Why should tools be inspected before use?
What should you do with a defective power tool?
What is the safest approach if you are asked to perform a task that you have not been trained or instructed to carry out safely?
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