CITB Health and Safety

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To identify hazards and determine appropriate control measures to protect workers

Answer

Risk assessments systematically identify potential hazards and evaluate the measures needed to eliminate or reduce risks to workers.

Question 2

What does PPE stand for in construction safety?

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

Answer

PPE refers to equipment worn by workers to protect against health and safety hazards, such as hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots.

Question 3

What is the hierarchy of controls in construction safety?

Accepted Answer

Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE

Answer

The hierarchy ranks controls from most to least effective: eliminating the hazard entirely, substituting safer alternatives, engineering solutions, administrative procedures, and PPE as the last resort.

Question 4

What is a COSHH assessment in construction?

Accepted Answer

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - an assessment of chemical and substance risks

Answer

COSHH assessments evaluate the risks of working with hazardous substances like dust, chemicals, and fumes, and determine appropriate protective measures.

Question 5

What should you do if you discover an unsafe condition on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Report it immediately to your supervisor and take steps to warn others of the danger

Answer

Unsafe conditions must be reported immediately to prevent accidents. Workers should also warn others of the danger if possible.

(CITB) Construction Industry Training Board Practice Test

(CITB) Construction Industry Training Board Practice Test

CITB Health and Safety