CSCS Site Hazard Awareness and Risk Assessment

Question 1

What is a 'hazard' in the context of a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Something with the potential to cause harm

Answer

An action taken to reduce danger

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A written plan for carrying out work safely

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A piece of protective clothing

Question 2

What does 'risk' mean in health and safety terms?

Accepted Answer

The likelihood that a hazard will cause harm and the severity of that harm

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The total number of workers on a site

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A legal document required before starting work

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The type of PPE needed for a task

Question 3

What is a method statement on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

A document describing step-by-step how a task will be carried out safely

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A record of workers' wages

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A permit to enter a confined space

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A daily attendance register

Question 4

Which of the following is the FIRST step in the hierarchy of hazard control?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate the hazard entirely

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Provide personal protective equipment

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Issue a warning sign

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Substitute the hazardous activity with a safer one

Question 5

What is a 'near miss' on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

An incident that had the potential to cause injury or damage but did not

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An incident that causes a minor injury

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A planned safety drill

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A fire that was quickly extinguished

Question 6

What color is typically used for safety signs that indicate a mandatory action (e.g., 'wear hard hat')?

Accepted Answer

Blue

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Red

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Yellow

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Green