CSCS Safe Working Practices 5

Question 1

What information must be displayed on a construction site's safety notice board?

Accepted Answer

Emergency contacts, first aid information, and site safety rules

Answer

Safety notice boards must display key information including emergency contacts, first aider locations, site safety rules, and relevant regulatory notices.

Question 2

When is it acceptable to remove a safety guard from a power saw on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Guards should never be removed during normal operation

Answer

Machine guards must never be removed during operation — they are designed to prevent contact with moving parts and their removal creates serious injury risk.

Question 3

What action should be taken if you spill a hazardous chemical on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Consult the SDS for spill procedures and follow site emergency protocols

Answer

The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) contains specific spill response procedures and must be consulted — immediate containment and site emergency protocols must be followed.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an administrative control for reducing dust exposure on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Rotating workers so no single person is exposed for the full shift

Answer

Rotating workers to limit individual exposure duration is an administrative control — it manages behavior and scheduling rather than engineering out the hazard.

Question 5

What is the main risk associated with silica dust exposure during construction work such as cutting concrete?

Accepted Answer

Silicosis, a serious and irreversible lung disease

Answer

Inhaling respirable crystalline silica dust can cause silicosis, an incurable and potentially fatal lung disease, as well as increased risk of lung cancer.

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS - Construction Skills Certification Scheme Practice Test

CSCS Safe Working Practices 5