CSCS Personal Protective Equipment Questions for Operatives

The CSCS mock test questions below will cover all the questions related to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), these are core knowledge questions you will have to answer in your operatives exam. There are a total of 25 questions in this exam below. If you would like to practice a full 50 question CSCS mock test click here.

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PPE Mock Exam Questions

1. Do all types of glove protect hands against chemicals?

Only if you put barrier cream on your hands as well

No, different types of glove protect against different types of hazard

Only if you cover the gloves with barrier cream

Yes, all gloves are made to the same standard

Question 1 of 22

2. If you drop your safety helmet from height onto a hard surface, you should:

make sure there are no cracks then carry on wearing it

stop work and get a new safety helmet

have any cracks repaired then carry on wearing it

work without a safety helmet until you can get a new one

Question 2 of 22

3. Look at these statements about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather Which one is true?

You must take it off during the hottest part of the day

You can drill holes in it to keep your head cool

You can wear it back-to-front if it is more comfortable that way

You must wear it at all times and in the right way

Question 3 of 22

4. You have to work outdoors in bad weather Your employer should supply you with correctly fitting waterproof clothing because:

it will have the company name and logo on it

your supervisor will be able to see you more clearly in the rain

you need protecting from the weather and are less likely to get muscle strains if you are warm and dry

you are less likely to catch Weil's disease (leptospirosis) if you are warm and dry

Question 4 of 22

5. When should you wear safety footwear on site?

When you are working all day on site and not just visiting

Only when working at ground level or outside

All the time

Until the site starts to look finished

Question 5 of 22

6. If there is a risk of materials flying into your eyes, you should wear:

impact-resistant goggles

laser safety glasses

chemical-resistant goggles

tinted welding goggles

Question 6 of 22

7. You need to handle a hazardous substance You should wear the correct gloves to help stop:

skin disease

arthritis

vibration white finger

Raynaud's syndrome

Question 7 of 22

8. You need to wear a full body harness You have never used one before What should you do?

Ask for expert advice and training

Try to work it out for yourself

Read the instruction book

Ask someone already wearing a harness to show you what to do

Question 8 of 22

9. You must wear head protection on site at all times unless you are:

working in very hot weather

working alone

in a safe area, like the site office or canteen

self-employed

Question 9 of 22

10. You need to use a grinder, cut-off saw, cartridge tool or nail gun What type of eye protection will you need?

Impact-resistant goggles or full face shield

Reading glasses or sunglasses

Light eye protection (safety glasses)

Welding goggles

Question 10 of 22

11. Your employer must supply you with personal protective equipment (PPE):

if it is in the contract

if you pay for it

twice a year

if you need to be protected

Question 11 of 22

12. When do you need to wear eye protection?

If there is a risk of eye injury and if it is the site rules

On very bright, sunny days

When your employer can afford it

Only if you work with chemicals

Question 12 of 22

13. Look at these statements about personal protective equipment (PPE) Which one is NOT true?

You must pay for any damage or loss

You must use it as instructed

You must store it correctly when you are not using it

You must report any damage or loss to your supervisor

Question 13 of 22

14. If your (PPE) gets damaged you should:

carry on wearing it but work more quickly

try to repair it

throw it away and work without it

stop what you are doing until it is replaced

Question 14 of 22

15. Do you have to pay for any personal protective equipment (PPE) you need?

Only if you need to replace lost or damaged PPE

Yes, you must pay for all of it

Yes, but you only have to pay half the cost

No, your employer must pay for it

Question 15 of 22

16. You have been given disposable earplugs to use, but they keep falling out What should you do?

Throw them away and work without them

Stop work until you get more suitable ones and are shown how to fit them

Put two ear plugs in each ear so they stay in place

Put rolled-up tissue paper in each ear

Question 16 of 22

17. Who should provide you with any personal protective equipment (PPE) you need, including the means to maintain it?

You must buy your own

No-one has a duty to provide it

Anyone on site with a budget

Your employer

Question 17 of 22

18. Safety footwear with a protective mid-sole will protect you against:

twisting your ankle

getting blisters

nails or sharp objects puncturing the underside of your foot if you stand on them

chemicals burning your feet

Question 18 of 22

19. To get the maximum protection from your safety helmet you should wear it:

pulled forward

square on your head

pushed back on your head

back to front

Question 19 of 22

20. Look at these statements about using power tools while wearing gloves Which one is false?

Gloves provide a better grip so you don’t need to grip too tightly, which reduces the effects of vibration

Gloves will protect you from cuts and abrasions

Gloves will keep your hands warm and dry, which reduces the effects of vibration

Anti-vibration gloves will protect you against the effects of vibration

Question 20 of 22

21. What type of eye protection do you need to wear if you are using a cartridge-operated tool or compressed gas tool (nail gun)?

Normal prescription glasses or sunglasses

Impact-rated goggles

Light eye protection or safety glasses

None – they aren't needed as there is a minimal risk of injury

Question 21 of 22

22. You are about to start a job How will you know if you need any extra personal protective equipment (PPE)?

You will just be expected to know

By looking at your employer's health and safety policy

From the risk assessment or method statement

A letter will be sent to your home

Question 22 of 22

Your email address:

Your name:

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