CSCS General Safety 3

Question 1

What does COSHH stand for in the context of construction safety?

Accepted Answer

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Answer

COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, the regulations governing exposure to hazardous substances at work.

Question 2

Which hand signal should a banksman use to instruct a crane operator to lower a load?

Accepted Answer

Both palms facing down, moving downward

Answer

The standard banksman signal for lowering a load is both palms facing down and moving downward.

Question 3

What is the minimum width of a safe pedestrian walkway on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

675mm

Answer

Pedestrian routes on construction sites should be at least 675mm wide to allow safe passage.

Question 4

What type of fire extinguisher is SAFE to use on electrical equipment fires?

Accepted Answer

CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguisher

Answer

CO2 extinguishers are non-conductive and are safe to use on fires involving live electrical equipment.

Question 5

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, what is the FIRST option to consider when handling loads?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the need for manual handling altogether if reasonably practicable

Answer

The hierarchy requires avoiding manual handling entirely where possible before considering other risk reduction measures.

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