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

Rabbits

Rats

Mice

Squirrels

Question 1 of 20

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

it can irritate your skin

many harmful substances go straight through it

it costs too much to use every day

it is difficult to wash off

Question 2 of 20

3. You should only clean very dirty hands with:

soap and water

paraffin

thinners

white spirit

Question 3 of 20

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

block the pores of the skin

strip the protective oils from the skin

carry harmful bacteria that attack the skin

remove the top layer of skin

Question 4 of 20

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

Speak to your supervisor about the problem

Bring your own bottle of water the next day

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

Wait until you get home, then wash them

Question 5 of 20

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

work near wet ground, waterways or sewers

drink water from a standpipe

fix showers or baths

work near air-conditioning units

Question 6 of 20

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

hay fever

influenza (flu)

dermatitis

diabetes

Question 7 of 20

8. Direct sunlight on bare skin can cause:

skin cancer

rickets

acne

dermatitis

Question 8 of 20

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

skin problems

vibration white finger

breathing problems

heart disease

Question 9 of 20

10. You can get occupational dermatitis from:

another person with dermatitis

sunlight

hand-arm vibration

some types of strong chemical

Question 10 of 20

11. 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

Wash your work gloves then put them on again before eating

Wash your hands before eating

Put barrier cream on your hands before eating

Wear protective gloves then turn them inside-out before eating

Wear protective gloves while you are working

Question 11 of 20

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

A covered area

A covered area and some chairs

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

Nothing, employers don't have to provide rest areas

Question 12 of 20

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

when you finish work

when you can't find your gloves

as part of first-aid treatment

before you start work

Question 13 of 20

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

throw food scraps over the fence or hoarding

ask the local authority to put down rat poison

buy rat traps and put them around the site

only put food and drink rubbish in bins provided

Question 14 of 20

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

Drink plenty of strong coffee then go back to work

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

Stay away from the site for the rest of the day

Stay away for an hour and then go back to work

Question 15 of 20

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

Try not to use the toilets while you are at work

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 to fix the fault yourself

Question 16 of 20

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

Nothing, there is no need to provide washing facilities

A bowl, kettle and towel

A cold water standpipe and paper towels

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

Question 17 of 20

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

Will I work more slowly?

Will it make me drowsy or unsafe to work?

Will I oversleep and be late for work?

Will my supervisor find out?

Question 18 of 20

19. 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

People who take illegal drugs work better and faster

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

Users of illegal drugs are a danger to everyone on site

Question 19 of 20

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

Through your mouth when you eat or drink

Through your nose when you breathe

It doesn't, it only infects animals and not

ople

Through an open cut in your skin

Question 20 of 20

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