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.
What are TWO reasons the Health and Safety at Work Act matters to you?
2.
What should you do if you witness a truck struggling to reverse into a tight spot, but you're untrained in signaling?
3.
When working at height, why might safety nets be preferred over a harness and lanyard?
4.
What is critical when using an extraction tool to manage dust from a power tool?
5.
Which of these actions could reducce waste? (Select more than one)
6.
What personal protective equipment (PPE) do you need to wear when working at height above or close to deep water?
7.
Which accidents should be documented in the accident book?
8.
You need to work in an area containing hazardous pigeon droppings and nests. What should you do?
9.
What does this sign mean?
10.
If you run out of water while using it for dust control, what should be your next step?
11.
Is it necessary to inspect simple hand tools such as screwdrivers, saws, and hammers?
12.
When is an employer required to have a written health and safety policy?
13.
What should you do if you're in a confined space and the gas alarm goes off but you don't have breathing gear?
14.
What does 'risk' mean in the context of a risk assessment?
15.
Who must participate in a site induction?
16.
What's the best method to safeguard an extension cable during work and minimize trip hazards?
17.
When are you less likely to suffer from hand-arm vibration?
18.
To whom should you report a severe accident?
19.
What is the meaning of this sign?
20.
Why is reporting all accidents crucial?
21.
According to the Work at Height Regulations, how often should a competent person inspect a working platform?
22.
What is the best course of action if someone contacts a live cable?
23.
When using a CAT (cable avoidance tool), what other piece of equipment is required?
24.
Under the Work at Height Regulations, how quickly must a scaffold inspector report their findings to the person who commissioned the inspection?
25.
Who holds the responsibility for overseeing health and safety at construction sites?
26.
If you're using a wheelbarrow to move a heavy load, does this constitute manual handling?
27.
What must you do when you climb a ladder?
28.
Which disease may result from exposure to asbestos fibres?
29.
Why is it better to use battery-powered tools instead of electric ones?
30.
What does it likely mean if the dirt you are digging has a strange smell?
31.
What is the first thing you should do if you see a driver refueling an excavator, but diesel spills onto the ground?
32.
How can you determine if a job requires a permit to work?
33.
Where should LPG cylinders be placed when supplying a site cabin?
34.
To help prevent accidents, you should:
35.
If you fail to understand a point during a site induction, what should you do?
36.
Which activity does NOT generate harmful silica dust?
37.
What should you do when carrying a load down a steep slope?
38.
A fire needs three things, known as the fire triangle. These are heat, fuel and:
