CSCS Health and Welfare Mock Test For Operatives

Looking out for the health and welfare of yourself and others on a construction site is very important. It is key knowledge in working safely on site and obtaining your CSCS card.

Here are 20 questions that you might face in your exam that you will need to know. All the questions are multiple-choice and you do not have a time limit to finish these questions here. So take your time and revise well. Good Luck!

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Health and Welfare Questions

1. Direct sunlight on bare skin can cause:

rickets

acne

skin cancer

dermatitis

Question 1 of 20

2. If you use skin barrier cream you should apply it:

when you can't find your gloves

as part of first-aid treatment

before you start work

when you finish work

Question 2 of 20

3. What sort of rest area should your employer provide on site?

A covered area, tables and chairs, and something to heat water and food

A covered area

A covered area and some chairs

Nothing, employers don't have to provide rest areas

Question 3 of 20

4. Someone goes to the pub at lunchtime and has a couple of pints of beer What should they do next?

Stay away for an hour and then go back to work

Drink plenty of strong coffee then go back to work

Stay away from the site for the rest of the day

Eat something, wait 30 minutes and then go back to work

Question 4 of 20

5. The toilets on your site are always dirty or do not flush What should you do?

Try to fix the fault yourself

See if you can use the toilets in a nearby café or pub

Tell the person in charge of the site about the problem

Try not to use the toilets while you are at work

Question 5 of 20

6. You should not use white spirit or other solvents to clean your hands because they:

strip the protective oils from the skin

remove the top layer of skin

carry harmful bacteria that attack the skin

block the pores of the skin

Question 6 of 20

7. Look at these statements about illegal drugs in the workplace Which one is true in relation to site work?

People who take illegal drugs take fewer days off work

Users of illegal drugs are a danger to everyone on site

Taking illegal drugs is a personal choice so other people shouldn't worry about it

People who take illegal drugs work better and faster

Question 7 of 20

8. To help keep rats away, everyone on site should:

ask the local authority to put down rat poison

buy rat traps and put them around the site

throw food scraps over the fence or hoarding

only put food and drink rubbish in bins provided

Question 8 of 20

9. Which of the following species of animal is the most likely carrier of Weil's disease (leptospirosis) on construction sites?

Squirrels

Rabbits

Rats

Mice

Question 9 of 20

10. It is your first day on site You find that there is nowhere to wash your hands What should you do?

Wait until you get home, then wash them

Go to a local café or pub and use the washbasin in their toilet

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Bring your own bottle of water the next day

Question 10 of 20

11. Your doctor has given you some medication Which of these s is the most important?

Will it make me drowsy or unsafe to work?

Will I work more slowly?

Will my supervisor find out?

Will I oversleep and be late for work?

Question 11 of 20

12. You can get occupational dermatitis from:

sunlight

hand-arm vibration

some types of strong chemical

another person with dermatitis

Question 12 of 20

13. You should not just rely on barrier cream to protect your skin from harmful substances because:

it is difficult to wash off

it can irritate your skin

many harmful substances go straight through it

it costs too much to use every day

Question 13 of 20

14. You should only clean very dirty hands with:

paraffin

thinners

white spirit

soap and water

Question 14 of 20

15. You are more likely to catch Weil’s disease (leptospirosis) if you:

drink water from a standpipe

work near air-conditioning units

work near wet ground, waterways or sewers

fix showers or baths

Question 15 of 20

16. What is the legal minimum that should be provided on site for washing your hands?

Hot and cold water (or warm water), soap and a way to dry your hands

A cold water standpipe and paper towels

A bowl, kettle and towel

Nothing, there is no need to provide washing facilities

Question 16 of 20

17. You can catch an infection called tetanus from contaminated land or water How does it get into your body?

ople

Through your nose when you breathe

Through your mouth when you eat or drink

It doesn't, it only infects animals and not

Through an open cut in your skin

Question 17 of 20

18. If you get a hazardous substance on your hands, it can pass from your hands to your mouth when you eat Give TWO ways to stop this

Put barrier cream on your hands before eating

Wash your work gloves then put them on again before eating

Wear protective gloves then turn them inside-out before eating

Wash your hands before eating

Wear protective gloves while you are working

Question 18 of 20

19. Exposure to engine oil and other mineral oils can cause:

heart disease

vibration white finger

breathing problems

skin problems

Question 19 of 20

20. The early signs of Weil's disease (leptospirosis) can be easily confused with:

influenza (flu)

hay fever

diabetes

dermatitis

Question 20 of 20

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