NEBOSH CC Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What is the most common type of occupational ill health in the UK construction industry? → Musculoskeletal disorders
2. Under LOLER 1998, how frequently must lifting equipment used for lifting persons be thoroughly examined? → Every 6 months
3. What is the role of a CDM Coordinator on a domestic project under CDM 2015? → There is no CDM Coordinator role under CDM 2015
4. Which regulations specifically require employers to avoid hazardous manual handling operations where reasonably practicable? → Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
5. What is the safe distance that should be maintained from overhead power lines when using plant such as cranes or excavators? → At least 3 metres from uninsulated overhead lines under 33kV
6. What is the first step in the hierarchy for managing manual handling risks? → Avoid the hazardous manual handling operation entirely
7. What is the Exposure Limit Value (ELV) for whole body vibration under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005? → 1.15 m/s² A(8)
8. What does 'SWL' mean in the context of working at height equipment? → Safe Working Load
9. What is the purpose of a 'walkway' or bridge over an excavation? → To allow safe pedestrian crossing without the risk of falling in
10. Under CDM 2015, who is responsible for managing the health and safety of workers on a construction site day-to-day? → Principal Contractor
11. What is the risk of using a damaged extension lead on a construction site? → Electrocution, electric shock or fire due to exposed conductors or poor connections
12. What is the recommended first action when an uncharted underground service is discovered during excavation? → Stop work, secure the area, and contact the relevant utility company
13. At what angle should a leaning ladder be positioned? → 75 degrees (1 out for every 4 up)
14. Under CDM 2015, what document must be prepared by the principal designer and handed to the client at the end of the project? → The health and safety file
15. Which regulation requires duty holders to carry out a fire risk assessment for workplaces including construction sites? → Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
16. What does 'dead working' mean in the context of electrical safety? → Working on electrical equipment that has been isolated and proved dead before work begins
17. What is the correct action if a portable power tool develops a fault mid-use? → Stop using it immediately, disconnect from the supply and label it as faulty for repair
18. What is the role of a scaffold tag system on a construction site? → To communicate the inspection status of a scaffold to all workers
19. What is the Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) for respirable crystalline silica dust under EH40? → 0.1 mg/m³ (8-hour TWA)
20. What is the purpose of a trench box (also called a drag box) in excavation work? → To provide a pre-made support system that can be dragged along as the trench progresses
21. Which type of lung disease is associated with prolonged exposure to coal or general inert dusts? → Pneumoconiosis
22. Which class of fire involves cooking oils and fats? → Class F
23. What is the Exposure Action Value (EAV) for hand-arm vibration under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005? → 2.5 m/s² A(8)
24. Which of the following items is classified as a lifting accessory under LOLER 1998? → A wire rope sling
25. What does an MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) protect against? → Overload and short circuit current in a circuit
26. A worker needs to use a ladder to access a scaffold platform 5 metres above ground. What angle should the ladder be set at? → 75 degrees (1 out for every 4 up)
27. Which type of cable is suitable for use outdoors on a construction site? → Heavy-duty rubber or armoured cable rated for outdoor use
28. What is the primary purpose of a fire door on a construction site or building? → To resist the passage of fire and smoke between compartments, maintaining means of escape
29. Before any excavation work begins on a construction site, what is the essential first step to identify underground hazards? → Obtain service plans from utility providers and carry out a CAT and Genny scan of the area
30. What is a 'confined space' entry risk that may be encountered in a deep excavation? → Oxygen depletion or build-up of toxic gases