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

A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, such as an unguarded edge, a trailing cable, or a chemical substance.

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

Answer

Risk is the combination of the likelihood that a hazard will cause harm and how serious that harm could be.

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

Answer

A method statement outlines the planned sequence of work and the safety measures to be used for each step of a specific task.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Eliminate the hazard entirely

Answer

The hierarchy of controls starts with elimination — completely removing the hazard — as it is the most effective control measure.

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

Answer

A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so, and must be reported so corrective action can be taken.

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS Site Hazard Awareness and Risk Assessment