CITB General Site Safety and Signs 2

Question 1

What colour are safe condition signs, such as emergency exits and first aid points?

Accepted Answer

Green with white symbols or text

Answer

Safe condition signs are rectangular or square with a green background and white symbols or text. They indicate escape routes, emergency exits, first aid facilities, and safety equipment locations. Examples include the 'running man' exit sign.

Question 2

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which of the following is an employee's duty?

Accepted Answer

To take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others affected by their actions

Answer

Section 7 of the Act requires every employee to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work. They must also cooperate with their employer on safety matters and not interfere with safety provisions.

Question 3

What should be recorded in a site accident book?

Accepted Answer

All accidents, incidents, and near-misses no matter how minor

Answer

All accidents, incidents, and near-misses must be recorded in the accident book, regardless of severity. Near-misses are particularly valuable as they highlight hazards before someone is injured. Records are also legal documents that may be needed for investigations or claims.

Question 4

Under RIDDOR, which type of injury must be reported to the HSE?

Accepted Answer

Specified injuries including fractures, amputations, and injuries causing incapacity for more than 7 days

Answer

RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) requires employers to report specified injuries (fractures other than fingers/toes/thumbs, amputations, loss of sight, crush injuries to the head/torso, burns, scalping, loss of consciousness) and over-7-day incapacitations to the HSE.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a site induction?

Accepted Answer

To inform workers about site-specific hazards, rules, emergency procedures, and welfare facilities before they start work

Answer

A site induction ensures every person entering the site understands the specific hazards, safety rules, emergency procedures (including assembly points), welfare facilities, and reporting requirements. No one should start work on site without completing an induction.

CITB HS&E Operatives Practice Test

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CITB General Site Safety and Signs 2