Trial Guide Flashcards
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Which of the following is a LEGAL requirement before starting work in a confined space?
Answer: Completing a confined space risk assessment and obtaining a Permit to Work
The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 require a risk assessment and, for high-risk spaces, a Permit to Work before entry.
What is the maximum time a worker can be exposed to Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) before reaching the action value?
Answer: Exposure depends on the vibration magnitude of the tool, calculated using the HAV calculator
The HAV action value (2.5 m/s²) and limit value (5 m/s²) are calculated based on tool magnitude and daily exposure duration using the HAV points system.
On a construction site, who has the primary responsibility for ensuring health and safety?
Answer: The principal contractor and all employers on site
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers (including the principal contractor) are primarily responsible for health and safety on site.
What should you do if you are asked to carry out a task you believe is unsafe?
Answer: Refuse the task and report your concerns to your supervisor or safety representative
Workers have a legal right and duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act to refuse unsafe work and report concerns without fear of dismissal.
What is the purpose of a site induction on a construction project?
Answer: To inform workers of site-specific hazards, rules, and emergency procedures
A site induction ensures all workers understand the specific hazards, safety rules, and emergency arrangements for that particular site.
Which of the following best describes 'dynamic risk assessment'?
Answer: An ongoing, real-time assessment of changing hazards carried out by workers during a task
Dynamic risk assessment is the continuous process of identifying and responding to new hazards as conditions change during the task.
When should a worker wear a dust mask rated FFP3 on a construction site?
Answer: When cutting materials that produce fine respirable dust such as silica
FFP3 masks are required for very fine, hazardous dusts such as respirable crystalline silica (RCS) generated by cutting stone, concrete, or sand-based materials.