CITB Health and Safety 2

Question 1

What is the legal requirement for accident reporting on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Serious accidents, dangerous occurrences, and certain injuries must be reported to the relevant authority under RIDDOR

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Only fatal accidents need reporting

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No reporting is required

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Only the insurance company needs to be notified

Question 2

What is a method statement in construction?

Accepted Answer

A document describing how work will be carried out safely, step by step

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A mathematical calculation method

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A legal contract

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A financial planning document

Question 3

What are the main causes of fatal accidents in construction?

Accepted Answer

Falls from height, being struck by moving vehicles, and being struck by falling objects

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Sunburn

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Noise exposure

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Cold temperatures

Question 4

What is the purpose of safety induction training on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

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

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To welcome workers socially

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To assign parking spaces

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To distribute uniforms

Question 5

What should be included in a site emergency plan?

Accepted Answer

Evacuation procedures, assembly points, first aid locations, emergency contacts, and fire-fighting equipment locations

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Only the phone number of the nearest hospital

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Just the fire exit locations

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Employee home addresses

Question 6

What is a permit-to-work system?

Accepted Answer

A formal written procedure for controlling high-risk activities like hot work, confined spaces, or electrical work

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A construction work permit from the city

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A parking permit for the site

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A system for requesting time off