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  1. What is the correct hierarchy of control measures when managing risks on a construction site?

    Answer: Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE

    The hierarchy of controls starts with elimination as the most effective measure and ends with PPE as the least effective.

  2. What action should you take before starting work in an area where overhead power lines are present?

    Answer: Check if lines are live and follow a safe system of work including exclusion zones

    You must establish whether lines are live and implement exclusion zones, goal posts, or diversion before any work begins.

  3. How should an accident book entry be stored to comply with data protection law?

    Answer: Kept securely to ensure personal details are not accessible to unauthorized people

    Accident book records contain personal data and must be stored securely in compliance with GDPR and data protection legislation.

  4. What is the significance of the O2 level dropping below 19.5% in an enclosed space?

    Answer: It indicates an oxygen-deficient atmosphere requiring immediate evacuation

    Oxygen levels below 19.5% are considered oxygen-deficient and create a life-threatening environment in confined spaces.

  5. Which of the following best describes an 'imminent danger' situation on a construction site?

    Answer: A situation presenting a risk of serious injury or death requiring immediate action

    Imminent danger refers to conditions where serious harm is likely to occur immediately, requiring work to stop and the area to be cleared.

  6. What is the purpose of edge protection on working platforms and excavations?

    Answer: To prevent people, materials, and equipment from falling

    Edge protection including guard rails and toe boards prevents falls of people and materials from open edges.

  7. If a chemical safety data sheet (SDS) states a substance has an occupational exposure limit (OEL), what does this mean?

    Answer: Exposure must be controlled to keep concentrations at or below this level to protect health

    An OEL sets the maximum acceptable airborne concentration of a substance that workers should be exposed to over a specified time period.