General Safety Flashcards
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What is the role of a CDM coordinator (Principal Designer) on a notifiable construction project?
Answer: To plan, manage, and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase
Under CDM 2015, the Principal Designer coordinates health and safety during the design and pre-construction phase of a project.
Which of the following is a symptom of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)?
Answer: Tingling, numbness, or whitening of fingers from vibrating tool use
HAVS causes neurological and vascular damage to the hands and fingers, presenting as tingling, numbness, and blanching (white finger).
What should you do if you find a discarded hypodermic needle on a construction site?
Answer: Report it to your supervisor and do not touch it without appropriate protective equipment
Discarded needles are sharps hazards that pose infection risks — they must be reported and handled only by trained personnel with proper equipment.
What does the term 'residual risk' mean in a construction risk assessment?
Answer: The risk that remains after all practicable control measures have been implemented
Residual risk is the level of risk that remains after control measures have been applied — it must be reduced to an acceptable level.
Under health and safety law, what is an employer's duty regarding the provision of PPE?
Answer: Employers must provide suitable PPE free of charge where risks cannot be adequately controlled by other means
Under the PPE at Work Regulations, employers must provide appropriate PPE free of charge when other controls are insufficient.
What is the correct first action to take when discovering an unconscious casualty on a construction site?
Answer: Check that the scene is safe before approaching the casualty
Scene safety must always be assessed first to ensure the rescuer does not become a second casualty.
Which of the following activities requires a hot work permit on most construction sites?
Answer: Using an angle grinder or blowtorch in areas where flammable materials are present
Hot work permits are required for activities producing heat, sparks, or flames that could ignite flammable materials, such as grinding or torch work.