CSCS IRELAND Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What does the acronym TILE stand for in manual handling risk assessment? → Task, Individual, Load, Environment
2. What is the safest way to carry a long object such as a plank on a construction site? → Carry it horizontally with the front end slightly raised and warn others nearby
3. What effect does repeatedly lifting loads have on the risk of manual handling injury? → It increases the risk due to cumulative fatigue and repetitive strain
4. What is the danger of wearing damaged or poorly fitting PPE on a construction site? → It may fail to provide the intended protection, leaving the worker exposed to the hazard
5. What does the CE marking on PPE equipment indicate? → The equipment meets European safety standards and has been independently tested
6. What colour is a CO2 fire extinguisher in Ireland? → Red body with a black label/band
7. What must be provided at the edge of every excavation over 2 metres deep on a construction site? → Barriers or guardrails to prevent people and vehicles from falling in
8. What must a worker do if they discover an unsafe condition on a construction site? → Report it to their supervisor immediately
9. Which type of hearing protection generally provides the greatest noise attenuation in very high noise environments on a construction site? → A combination of earplugs worn underneath earmuffs
10. What does MEWP stand for in construction safety? → Mobile Elevating Work Platform
11. What is the safe current level that can typically cause ventricular fibrillation (heart stopping) in a human? → As little as 50 milliamps (0.05 A) passing through the chest
12. According to Irish health and safety regulations, what is the recommended maximum weight for a single male worker to lift without mechanical assistance? → 25 kg
13. When should a worker stop a manual handling task and put the load down? → Immediately if they feel pain, lose grip, or their footing becomes unstable
14. Which of the following conditions must be reported to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) in Ireland under the Reporting of Accidents regulations? → All fatal accidents and accidents causing incapacity for more than 3 consecutive days
15. Which of the following environmental factors increases manual handling risk on a construction site? → Wet or uneven flooring
16. How long must accident records be kept by an employer on a construction site in Ireland? → 10 years
17. What is the minimum height for guardrails on a scaffold platform in Ireland? → 950 mm (approximately 1 metre)
18. Under Irish construction regulations, which document must be kept on site for the duration of construction work? → The Safety and Health Plan
19. What is the minimum age for working on a construction site in Ireland? → 16 years old
20. How should a worker position their feet when preparing to lift a heavy object? → Shoulder-width apart, one foot slightly forward for balance
21. According to the hierarchy of control, what is the first and most effective step an employer should take to control noise hazards on site? → Eliminate or reduce noise at source through engineering or substitution
22. What is the purpose of a Site Safety Statement under Irish law? → To identify hazards and outline control measures specific to the site
23. What is a Permit to Work system used for on a construction site? → To control high-risk activities that require special precautions before starting
24. Under Irish health and safety regulations, when should PPE be used on a construction site? → As a last resort when other control measures cannot adequately control the risk
25. What is the role of the Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) in Ireland? → To coordinate safety and health matters during the construction phase
26. What is the function of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) on a construction site? → To protect the wearer from inhaling hazardous dusts, fumes, vapours, or gases
27. What does the term 'toolbox talk' refer to on a construction site? → A short, informal safety briefing given to workers on a specific hazard
28. What does a red prohibition sign on a construction site mean? → An action is not allowed
29. Which body part is most commonly injured during manual handling operations on construction sites? → Lower back
30. Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, what are the consequences for an employer who fails to provide a safe place of work? → Criminal prosecution, significant fines, and potential imprisonment for serious breaches