SMSTS Health and Welfare 2

Question 1

Under the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005, what is the daily hand-arm vibration exposure action value (EAV) that requires employers to introduce control measures?

Accepted Answer

2.5 m/s²

Answer

5.0 m/s²

Answer

7.5 m/s²

Answer

1.0 m/s²

Question 2

Which welfare facility must be available on all construction sites regardless of size or duration of work?

Accepted Answer

Drinking water

Answer

Canteen facilities

Answer

Shower facilities

Answer

Changing rooms with secure lockers

Question 3

When a worker's daily noise exposure reaches the upper exposure action value of 85 dB(A), what must the employer do?

Accepted Answer

Make hearing protection mandatory and implement measures to reduce noise at source

Answer

Provide information about hearing protection and make it available on request

Answer

Suspend all noisy work immediately until noise levels are permanently reduced

Answer

Report the exposure level to the Health and Safety Executive within 24 hours

Question 4

What is occupational dermatitis in the context of construction work?

Accepted Answer

Skin inflammation caused by contact with hazardous substances or wet work conditions

Answer

A respiratory condition caused by prolonged dust inhalation on site

Answer

A musculoskeletal disorder from repetitive hand movements

Answer

A fungal infection acquired from working in waterlogged ground

Question 5

Under RIDDOR, for how long must accident and incident records be retained?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

5 years

Answer

7 years

Answer

10 years

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of pre-employment health surveillance for construction workers?

Accepted Answer

To establish a baseline health record so that work-related health changes can be identified over time

Answer

To exclude workers with pre-existing conditions from employment on site

Answer

To satisfy insurance requirements before workers begin on site

Answer

To demonstrate compliance with RIDDOR reporting obligations

Question 7

Which specific schedule within CDM 2015 sets out the welfare facility requirements for construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Schedule 2

Answer

Schedule 1

Answer

Schedule 3

Answer

Schedule 4