Health and Welfare Flashcards
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A worker on a construction site is displaying signs of stress, including irritability and difficulty concentrating. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Offer support, signpost mental health resources, and report to a supervisor if necessary
Mental health issues are a recognized occupational health matter; early support and signposting can prevent escalation.
What does COSHH stand for and why is it relevant to construction health?
Answer: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health — regulations requiring assessment and control of chemical hazards
COSHH regulations require employers to assess and control worker exposure to hazardous substances such as dust, fumes, and chemicals.
Which of the following is the correct way to dispose of sharps (needles, blades) found on a construction site?
Answer: Use appropriate protective equipment, place in a designated sharps container, and report the find
Sharps must be handled with PPE and placed in a puncture-resistant sharps container to prevent needlestick injuries and disease transmission.
How does regular health surveillance benefit construction workers exposed to occupational hazards?
Answer: It detects early signs of work-related illness so treatment and prevention can begin before serious damage occurs
Health surveillance monitors workers for early signs of conditions like hearing loss or respiratory disease, enabling prompt intervention.
What is the purpose of a 'Permit to Work' system in relation to worker health on a construction site?
Answer: It ensures high-risk tasks are properly authorized, planned, and controlled to protect workers' health and safety
Permit to Work systems manage high-hazard activities by requiring formal sign-off, precautions, and controls before work begins.
A new worker on a construction site is unfamiliar with site welfare arrangements. Who should inform them?
Answer: The site induction process or supervisor should cover all welfare facility locations and arrangements
Site inductions must cover the location and use of all welfare facilities so new workers can access them from their first day.
Which of the following activities poses the greatest risk of Weil's disease (leptospirosis) on a construction site?
Answer: Working in or near water, sewers, or areas contaminated by rat urine
Weil's disease is a bacterial infection spread through rat urine, making workers in wet, contaminated, or sewer environments most at risk.