CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Environmental Awareness Questions and Answers

Question 1

While excavating on a site, an operative discovers a slow-worm, which is a protected species. What is the correct and legal first step to take?

Accepted Answer

Stop work in the immediate area and inform the site supervisor.

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Carefully move it to a nearby field.

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Cover it over with a bucket to keep it safe.

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Continue working but avoid the specific spot where it was found.

Question 2

A construction site is located next to a residential area. Under which Act can the local authority impose limits on working hours to control noise pollution?

Accepted Answer

The Control of Pollution Act 1974

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The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

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The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

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The Environmental Protection Act 1990

Question 3

During refuelling of a generator, a significant amount of diesel is spilt onto unpaved ground. What is the correct sequence of actions to take immediately?

Accepted Answer

Stop the source of the spill, contain it using a spill kit, then notify the supervisor.

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Notify the supervisor, contain the spill, clean it up.

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Clean it up with absorbent granules, contain the spill, notify the supervisor.

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Cover the spill with earth, notify the supervisor, then arrange for cleanup.

Question 4

Which of the following is a key legal requirement under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 regarding waste produced on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

A Waste Transfer Note must be completed for every load of non-hazardous waste that leaves the site.

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All waste must be sent to the nearest landfill site.

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Waste can only be removed from the site during nighttime hours.

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The client is solely responsible for all waste disposal.

Question 5

A site manager is setting up a new project. To minimise the site's environmental impact, which of the following practices is considered MOST sustainable?

Accepted Answer

Using mains electricity instead of diesel generators where possible.

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Ordering extra materials to ensure there are no shortages.

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Washing all tools and equipment with running water at the end of each day.

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Using general waste skips for all types of construction waste.

Question 6

When storing liquids such as fuel or oil in a 205-litre drum inside a secondary containment system (a bund), what is the minimum required capacity of the bund according to UK regulations?

Accepted Answer

At least 110% of the drum's volume.

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Exactly 100% of the drum's volume.

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At least 50% of the drum's volume.

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At least 125% of the drum's volume.