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

Answer

RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) requires employers to report certain workplace accidents and incidents.

Question 2

What is a method statement in construction?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A method statement is a step-by-step description of how work will be performed safely, identifying hazards at each stage and the controls to be applied.

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

Answer

The leading causes of construction fatalities are falls from height, vehicle strikes, and being hit by falling objects, which is why these hazards receive the most attention.

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

Answer

Safety induction ensures all workers understand the specific hazards, safety rules, emergency procedures, and site layout before beginning work.

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

Answer

A comprehensive emergency plan includes evacuation routes and procedures, assembly points, first aid facilities, emergency contacts, and locations of safety equipment.

(CITB) Construction Industry Training Board Practice Test

(CITB) Construction Industry Training Board Practice Test

CITB Health and Safety 2