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.
How can we best protect people below from items falling off a scaffold platform?
2.
Why is the Beaufort Scale important when working at height outside?
3.
What should you do if you're required to wear a full body harness but have never used one before?
4.
How can you safely cross a fragile roof?
5.
If you suspect that workplace noise has harmed your hearing, what action should you take?
6.
Under the CDM regulations, who is responsible for compiling all the pre-construction information into a construction phase plan?
7.
What is the meaning of this sign?
8.
What hazard arises from excessive oxygen in a confined space?
9.
What is indicated by an HSE inspector's improvement notice?
10.
Occupational asthma can prevent you from working with certain substances again. What causes it?
11.
Long-term inhalation of various dust and fumes at work may lead to the development of:
12.
What happens to the nozzle of a carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher when it is being used?
13.
Who is responsible for recording an injury in the accident book?
14.
What should you do if a large fire has been reported but you have not been trained in using a fire extinguisher?
15.
What should you do when carrying a load down a steep slope?
16.
Which statement about using podium steps is NOT true?
17.
What is the meaning of this sign?
18.
You see a green sign with a white tick symbol that says "Emergency spill kit". What does it mean?
19.
What is the main cause of death for workers within a confined space?
20.
On a construction site, what is the purpose of an emergency route?
21.
On construction sites, which animal is most likely to carry Weil's disease?
22.
How should the air be checked before working in a confined space?
23.
According to the Work at Height Regulations, how often should a competent person inspect a working platform?
24.
What does it mean if the packaging of a substance is labelled as 'Sensitiser'?
25.
A dry powder fire extinguisher (blue label) is best suited for which types of fire? (Select more than one)
26.
Which of the following exposures is least likely to cause lung disease?
27.
What action should you take when you see this label on a substance?
28.
What could happen if you're in a small enclosed space and the oxygen level drops?
29.
In which work environment is the risk of contracting Weil's disease higher?
30.
If it's not practical to prevent worker exposure to health-hazardous substances, what must an employer do first?
31.
What does a COSHH assessment tell you?
32.
What is the meaning of this sign?
33.
What should you do first if you think mobile plant is operating too close to your work area?
34.
If site transport is well organised, which of these would you NOT expect to see?
35.
When working from a platform, what does the Work at Height regulations consider to be the minimum platform width?
36.
What is the likely cause if you see 'frost' around the valve on an LPG cylinder?
37.
Why is it better to use battery-powered tools instead of electric ones?
38.
Overhead electric cables cross a construction site. What should be the minimum distance between the cables and a goal-post type protection barrier for traffic underneath?
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