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  1. What colour is the 'Hard Hat' sticker issued with a CSCS Green Labourer card?

    Answer: Green

    The CSCS Labourer card is green, indicating the holder has passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test.

  2. Which document must be completed before any hot work (cutting, welding, grinding) begins on a construction site?

    Answer: Hot Work Permit

    A Hot Work Permit is required to control fire risks during activities that generate heat, sparks, or flames.

  3. What is the purpose of a COSHH assessment on a construction site?

    Answer: To evaluate hazards from hazardous substances and control exposure

    COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments identify risks from chemicals, dust, and fumes, and set controls to protect workers.

  4. A Site Safety Plan (SSP) on a US construction site is required by OSHA when the project exceeds how many workers at a time?

    Answer: 25

    OSHA's Construction Safety and Health Program standards generally require a written safety program for worksites with more than 25 workers on-site at one time.

  5. Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for managing site noise?

    Answer: Scheduling noisy work during periods with fewer workers present

    Scheduling noisy tasks when fewer people are exposed is an administrative control, reducing the number of workers affected.

  6. What is the maximum safe working load (SWL) concept primarily used to protect against?

    Answer: Structural collapse from overloading lifting equipment

    The SWL defines the maximum mass a crane, hoist, or scaffold may safely support to prevent structural failure or collapse.

  7. Who is responsible for ensuring a newly erected scaffold is safe before workers use it?

    Answer: A competent person who has inspected and signed it off

    A competent scaffold inspector must inspect and sign off the scaffold before first use and after any event (e.g., storm, modification) that may affect its integrity.