CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course Mock Test

1. What is the first sign of a potential health issue when using vibrating work equipment?

A. Tingling in the fingers

B. Headache

C. Tingling in the toes

D. Ringing in the ears

2. Which one of the following offers the best protection against a hazard?

A. Isolate people from the hazard

B. Eliminate the hazard

C. Reduce the hazard

D. Personal protective equipment

3. What must be in place before any work can take place in a confined space? (2 Points)

A. An improvement notice

B. A suitable and sufficient task and site-specific risk assessment

C. A lid for the confined space

D. A supervisor

4. What information should be included in a site induction?

A. The number of the nearest taxi rank

B. Nearest betting shop

C. The site rules

D. How good the food is or is not in the canteen

5. Operating a tool that hammers, drills percussions, or rotates can expose a worker to which of the following hazards?

A. Arc eye

B. Electrical burns

C. Vibration

D. Glue

6. Which one of the following is correct regarding guarding on tools and equipment?

A. Guarding can be removed if you want

B. Guarding is surplus to requirements

C. Guarding should be positioned so most of the blade is showing

D. Guarding must be in place and working properly

7. Which of the following is NOT correct regarding safety helmets?

A. If there is a risk of it falling off, wear a chin strap

B. Wear it the right way round

C. You can wear a woolly hat under the safety helmet when it is cold

D. Adjust is it is fits snug and square on your head

8. What should be placed under any piece of equipment that could leak oil, petrol etc that could be harmful to the environment?

A. Nothing

B. A drip tray

C. Mesh

D. Ash tray

9. Why is 110-volt equipment on site safer than 240-volt?

A. It is not any safer

B. It is cheaper

C. 110-VOLT supply is less likely to electrocute you

D. It saves electricity

10. Which one of the following is most likely to cause occupational asthma?

A. Substances being breathed in

B. Substances being injected into the skin

C. Substances being swallowed

D. Substances coming into contact with the skin

11. What does it mean when a prohibition notice is issued by the HSE to close your site? (2 Points)

A. Nothing as they stop the work not the workers

B. Work highlighted on the prohibition notice must cease

C. Work highlighted on the prohibition notice must continue

D. Work can carry on as normal

12. How should ladders be secured? (2 Points)

A. Sticky back plastic

B. No need to secure them

C. Foot them at the top

D. Tied at the top and or footed at the bottom

13. Safety signs that are round, blue in colour with a white pictogram are what type of sign?

A. Mandatory

B. Warning

C. Prohibition

D. Fire

14. How should a fuel spillage on site be dealt with?

A. Contain the spillage using spill kits

B. Let nature take its course

C. Pretend it has nothing to do with you

D. Watch it run into drains

15. What should you do if you notice damage to your harness while carrying out pre-use checks? (2 Points)

A. Swap your harness with a colleague’s harness

B. Wear it while working at height until it can be replaced

C. Stop the work activity until it is replaced

D. Try to repair the damage yourself

16. What is the most favoured option when it comes to waste control?

A. Disposal

B. Recycling

C. Waste prevention

D. Composting

17. Why are vehicles more likely to injure pedestrians when reversing? (2 Points)

A. Drivers do not look when they reverse

B. Drivers have blind spots that are not present when going forwards

C. Vehicles are not dangerous

D. Drivers only pay half as much attention when reversing

18. Inspection chambers should be regard as, which of the following?

A. Very low consequences

B. Free from danger

C. Not dangerous

D. Confined space

19. The accident book is used to keep records of?

A. Accidents to materials

B. Accidents to people

C. Accidents to plant and equipment

D. Accidents to books

20. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is most likely to result from which of the following?

A. Skin contact with wet cement

B. Inhalation of dust and fumes

C. Eye contact with paint

D. Contact with rat urine

21. Which one of the following is most likely to contain asbestos?

A. Natural roof slate

B. Glass

C. Timber

D. Pipe lagging

22. Which type of fire is a foam fire extinguisher designed to be used on?

A. Burning metals

B. Electrical

C. Flammable gases

D. Liquid fires

23. Which one of the following health conditions is known to affect the respiratory system?

A. Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases

B. Tinnitus

C. Dermatitis

D. Tetanus

24. Who can operate mobile plant on site?

A. Anyone who volunteers

B. Robots

C. Competent and authorised persons

D. Anyone who has a driving licence

25. Which one of the following signs shows that the contents of a container are hazardous to the environment?

A.

B.

C.

D.

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What is the CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course?

The CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course is a training course that provides individuals with an introduction to health and safety in the construction industry. The course covers a range of topics, including:

• The risks and hazards associated with construction work
• The importance of risk assessment and control measures
• The role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and other regulatory bodies
• The legal responsibilities of employers and employees
• Common accidents and injuries in the construction industry and how to prevent them
• The different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and when to use them
• Fire safety and how to prevent and respond to fires on construction sites
• First aid and emergency procedures

The CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course is typically delivered as a one-day training course. It is suitable for individuals who are new to the construction industry or who are looking to refresh their knowledge of health and safety. Upon successful completion of the course, individuals will receive a CITB Health and Safety Awareness certificate, which is valid for five years.

How long is the CITB health and safety course?

The CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course is typically delivered as a one-day training course. The course is designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive introduction to health and safety in the construction industry, and covers a range of topics including risk assessment, control measures, personal protective equipment, and fire safety.

The course is delivered by experienced trainers who provide practical examples and real-life scenarios to help participants understand and apply the principles of health and safety in the workplace.