NEBOSH CC Construction Site Hazards

Question 1

What is the most common cause of fatal injuries on UK construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Falls from height

Answer

Being struck by a moving vehicle

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Electrocution

Answer

Collapse of a structure

Question 2

A construction site uses a mobile tower scaffold. Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, who is competent to inspect this equipment?

Accepted Answer

A person with sufficient training, knowledge, and experience to carry out the inspection

Answer

Any worker on site

Answer

Only a chartered structural engineer

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The scaffold manufacturer only

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a permit-to-work system on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To provide a formal documented system for controlling high-risk activities

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To replace the need for risk assessments

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To satisfy planning permission requirements

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To record working hours for payroll

Question 4

What does the hierarchy of control require as the first consideration when managing construction site hazards?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

Use of personal protective equipment

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Provision of training

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Implementation of safe systems of work

Question 5

Construction workers are exposed to hand-arm vibration from prolonged use of breakers and grinders. What condition can prolonged exposure cause?

Accepted Answer

Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), including vibration white finger

Answer

Noise-induced hearing loss

Answer

Work-related upper limb disorder from repetitive motion only

Answer

Dermatitis

Question 6

What is the minimum standard of welfare facilities that must be provided on a construction site under CDM 2015 Schedule 2?

Accepted Answer

Toilets, washing facilities, drinking water, changing rooms, and rest facilities

Answer

Toilets only

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Toilets and drinking water only

Answer

Whatever the principal contractor considers adequate