CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme High-Risk Activities Questions and Answers

Question 1

A 'hot work' permit is required before starting a task involving grinding on a construction site.
Which of the following is a critical control measure that MUST be in place for the duration of the work and for a set period afterwards?

Accepted Answer

A designated and competent fire watch.

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Ensuring the grinder has a valid PAT test certificate.

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Having a second worker available to assist with the task.

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Cordoning off the area with warning tape.

Question 2

An operative is tasked with entering a deep, unventilated drainage pit to carry out a repair. According to the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, what is the most important requirement before any entry is permitted?

Accepted Answer

Suitable and sufficient emergency rescue arrangements must be in place.

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The operative must have a mobile phone to call for help.

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At least two workers must be present at the entry point.

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The work must be completed within a 30-minute time limit.

Question 3

A crane is being used to lift a large structural beam into place. According to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), which of the following is essential for ensuring the safety of the operation?

Accepted Answer

The lifting operation must be properly planned by a competent person.

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The crane operator must have more than five years of experience.

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The weather forecast must show no chance of rain.

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All other work on the site must stop during the lift.

Question 4

When planning a demolition project, which of the following is a key requirement under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)?

Accepted Answer

Notifying the local authority at least six weeks before starting work.

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Recycling at least 50% of the material from the demolished structure.

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Ensuring the demolition method is the fastest one available.

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Using explosives for all structures over three storeys high.

Question 5

A worker is about to start a job in an excavation that is 2.5 metres deep. A competent person has inspected the excavation at the start of the shift. What is a critical safety measure to prevent the sides from collapsing?

Accepted Answer

Using support systems like trench boxes, shoring, or battering the sides to a safe angle.

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Placing spoil heaps and heavy equipment as close to the edge as possible.

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Ensuring the worker has a rope to pull themselves out.

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Working quickly to minimize time spent in the excavation.

Question 6

Which of the following roles is crucial for coordinating and ensuring the safety of temporary structures like scaffolding, falsework, and propping on a construction site, as recommended by BS 5975?

Accepted Answer

The Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC).

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The Health and Safety Officer.

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The Site Manager.

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The Principal Designer.