SSSTS- Mock Test 2

CITB Test for SSSTS
Mock Test 2

(24 Questions / 25 Min)

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SSSTS Mock Test 2

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1) What is considered the optimal method for promoting positive team building within an organization?

Involving the entire workforce in health and safety matters

Involving safety representatives at the site in health and safety matters

Involving a predetermined list of workers in health and safety concerns

Involving managers and supervisors in health and safety discussions

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2) Which of the following is a legal requirement to mitigate hazards in and around excavations?

Installing suitable barriers with a 2-meter clearance from the excavations

At the beginning of each shift, excavations undergo thorough inspections.

Providing ladder access to all excavations

Implementing chapter eight signage around all excavations

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3) When dealing with manual handling, what should be the employer's initial focus?

Preventive Measures for Avoidance

Planning methodologies

Risk evaluation approaches

Worker training techniques

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4) In what way can the staff and visitors be informed about the whereabouts of first-aid facilities?

By referring to the Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines

By recognizing first-aid markers

By engaging in a site familiarization session

By consulting with first-aid personnel on-site

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5) Which of the following may indicate work-related stress?

Frequent absenteeism and increased irritability

Regular exercise and a balanced diet

Clear communication and positive feedback

Proactive problem-solving and goal achievement

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6) What is the significance of documenting site inspections?

To ensure the project's alignment and prevent plant breakdowns

Establishing good practices to proactively prevent accidents

A mandatory step in fulfilling site paperwork requirements

As a preparation for possible Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspections

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7) In the context of using mobile plant on site, what is considered a best practice?

Establish a traffic management system that separates people and machines

Establish a collaboration system that combines people and machines

Establish a safety framework that relies on competent people

Establish a traffic management system that relies on informative signs

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8) In the context of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) 2015, what is a key focus?

Assessing the cultural impact of construction projects

Ensuring efficient project communication channels

Documenting accidents and near misses in health and safety records

Confirming clients possess appropriate financial acumen

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9) How do foam fire extinguishers effectively combat oil fires?

The foam absorbs heat from the burning oil, cooling it and extinguishing the fire

The foam destabilizes the combustion process of burning oil, putting out the fire

The foam forms a protective layer, preventing the oil from further ignition

The foam alters the chemical composition of oxygen, extinguishing the fire

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10) Among the given options, which material can be safely removed by an individual with asbestos training and competence, eliminating the need for a licensed asbestos contractor?

Corrugated sheeting comprised of asbestos cement

Asbestos-laden loose-fill insulation

Pipe lagging containing asbestos

Insulation using sprayed asbestos

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11) What sets sensitizing dermatitis apart from other dermatitis types?

It is generally milder than irritant dermatitis.

Sensitization offers long-term immunity against the substance.

The likelihood of experiencing an allergic reaction is expected upon future encounters with the causative substance.

Sensitizing dermatitis is synonymous with irritant dermatitis.

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12) What is the primary method for identifying underground cables?

Conduct manual trial excavations

Utilize a cable locating device

Investigate past trenches and cable routes

Examine available service and utility plans

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13) In the context of occupational safety, what defines working at height?

Executing tasks at a height exceeding 2 m, posing a risk of injury upon a fall

Operating in locations above ground level where a fall could result in injury

Performing duties in environments situated either above, below, or at ground level, where the risk of a fall could result in injury.

Conducting activities 2 m beneath ground level where a fall could result in injury

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14) When handling lead, which of the following actions should be avoided?

Listening to loud music at work

Engaging in medical surveillance

Conducting a risk assessment

Utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE)

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15) What are the three key principles that are missing from an effective health and safety management system?

Leadership, Worker Involvement, Continuous Improvement

Accountability, Enforcement, Hazard Identification

Compliance, Communication, Documentation

Incident Investigation, Risk Assessment, Training

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16) Which legislation establishes the primary legal obligations regarding health and safety duties for employees?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1974

The Regulations on Reporting Incidents, Illnesses, and Dangerous Events

The Regulations on Workplace Safety and Health Management

The Construction Safety and Planning Regulations 2015

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17) Which tool is most likely to contribute to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

Cordless drill

Sledgehammer

Pry bar for removing nails

Chainsaw

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18) What is the key purpose of a method statement?

To delineate the responsibilities of each worker in their respective roles

To pinpoint all foreseeable risks linked to a specific work activity

To articulate a systematic and logical plan for the execution of a work activity

To verify adherence to the manufacturer’s guidelines for safely using a hazardous substance

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19) What is most likely to lead to a worker experiencing an electric shock?

Hydraulic-powered tools and equipment

Rechargeable battery-powered equipment

Medium-voltage hand tools

Gasoline-operated equipment

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20) How can one best mitigate exposure to respiratory hazards?

Making personal protective equipment (PPE) or respiratory protective equipment (RPE) the initial choice

Investing in a premium-priced product

Sticking to your usual product

Transitioning to a less risky substance

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21) What is the least reliable protective measure against leptospirosis (Weils disease)?

Choosing appropriate gloves

Keeping cuts covered with a waterproof plaster

Wearing a dust mask

Washing hands thoroughly before eating and drinking

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22) Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER), which activity is not regulated?

Engaging the emergency stop feature

Operating an aerial work platform

Employing a block and tackle system

Handling a tower crane

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23) In the event of discovering an injured worker on site, what is the primary action to prioritize?

Log the occurrence

Ensure the safety of the area

Provide immediate care

Analyse the scenario.

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24) Identify the item that is not considered a type of temporary works:

Concrete foundations

Temporary fencing

Earthworks stabilization

Temporary bridges

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