CSCS Green Card Mock Test

CSCS Green Card Practice Test | 50 Questions & Answers

The whole site has been issued with a Prohibition notice what does this mean?

Stop work because the site is unsafe.

After watching you work, a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector issues an improvement notice. What does this mean?

You are not working in a safe way.

You have witnessed a serious accident on your site, and are to be interviewed by a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector. What should you do?

Co-operate, and tell the Inspector exactly what you saw.

When workers arrive on site, what is the first thing they should do?

Make sure, the site team knows they are there.

What does a Prohibition notice on a site mean?

Stop work because the site is unsafe.

What does an improvement notice issued by a health and safety inspector indicate?

You are not working in a safe way.

What should you do if you witness a serious accident on your site?

Cooperate and tell the inspector exactly what you saw.

What is the first thing workers should do upon arriving on site?

Make sure the site team knows they are there.

What must happen to an accident record documented in the accident book?

It must be treated as confidential under data protection laws.

What should be done if an operator drives plant equipment faster than the site speed limits?

Inform a supervisor or manager.

Which practice should be avoided to reduce the risk of accidents when driving vehicles on site?

Reversing without the use of a vehicle marshal.

Who should report a minor accident?

You if possible.

What should be done in the event of an emergency on site?

Follow the site emergency procedure.

What information should be gathered after a near miss incident occurs?

The activities that were being carried out at the time.

What should not be included in a first aid kit?

Tablets and medicines.

When must your employer provide you with personal protective equipment?

If you need it to be protected.

Why should waterproof clothing be provided for outdoor work in bad weather?

To protect you from the weather as you are less likely to get muscle strains if you are warm and dry.

Which statement about personal protective equipment is not true?

You must pay for any damage or loss.

What should be done with waste concrete and wash-out water?

Place it in a line skip for recycling.

What is true of a spill on site involving just one liter of oil?

It will contaminate the ground.

What can over-ordering materials result in?

Waste.

What should you do if your work creates dust?

Use equipment to eliminate or reduce the dust and wear the correct personal protective equipment.

What is the main cause of long-term health issues in the construction industry?

Breathing in hazardous dust and fumes.

Where are you likely to be exposed to the highest quantities of dust when performing work?

Inside a small room.

What are signs and symptoms of noise-related hearing damage?

Difficulty following a conversation, especially against background noise.

What does it mean if you hear a ringing sound in your ears after working with noisy equipment?

Your hearing has been temporarily damaged.

Can the damage from long-term exposure to noise be reversed?

No, the damage is permanent.

What should a worker do if taking medication that could affect health and safety?

Tell their manager.

What should employees discuss with their employer when returning to work after illness?

The effects of any medication they are taking which could affect safety at work.

What action should shift workers take if they are taking time-dependent medications?

Consult their doctor and inform their manager to help plan how to accommodate this.

If you have a weak back and need to do manual handling, what should you do?

Tell your supervisor that lifting might be a problem.

What should you do if you need to move a heavy load without any help?

Do not move the load until you have a safe way of doing it.

How should you handle a large load that blocks your view?

Ask someone to help carry the load so you can both see ahead.

What is the first action to take if you discover a fire?

Raise the alarm.

What should you do when a large fire has been reported and you are not trained to use fire extinguishers?

Go straight to the assembly point.

What must be checked before working in a corridor that is a fire escape route?

That any tools or equipment do not block the Escape Route.

What should you do if you need to work near an electric cable with exposed wires?

Tell your supervisor and keep well away from the cable.

What should you do when replacing a blown lamp connected to a generator?

Disconnect the lighting from the generator before replacing the lamp.

What is the best practice when using a power tool with a rotating blade?

Adjust the guard to expose just enough blade to let you do the job.

What should you do when a large mobile crane reverses across your path?

Wait or find another way around the crane.

What should you do if you need to walk past someone operating a mobile crane?

Take another route so that you stay clear of the crane.

When is a site vehicle most likely to injure pedestrians?

When it is reversing.

Why should you not walk behind a lorry when it is reversing?

The driver is unlikely to know you are there.

Where should vehicles be loaded and unloaded?

On level ground.

What is the purpose of a one-way system at a loading area?

To eliminate the need to reverse.

Accidents on site are often caused by materials falling from vehicles during what process?

Unloading.

What should you do if you are in a deep trench and a lorry backs up with the engine running?

Get out of the trench quickly.

What should you do if you see side supports move while working in an excavation?

Make sure that you and other workers get out quickly.

What is the main hazard when working in an excavation?

Crushing if the sides are not supported.

What hazardous substance may be found in cement-based roofing sheets?

Asbestos.