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Q1)Which Of The Following Is Bad Practice When Organising Site Transport?

A) Barriers to keep pedestrians away from mobile plant and vehicles
B) Limiting the speed of vehicles on site
C) One-way systems for vehicles
D) Pedestrians and mobile plant using the same routes

Correct Answer: D) Pedestrians and mobile plant using the same routes

Q2)Which One Of The Following Describes The Role Of A Vehicle Marshaller?

A) Control the movement of cranes on site
B) Manage incident response documentation
C) Provide training on how to drive manual plant
D) Support safe vehicle movements on site

Correct Answer: D) Support safe vehicle movements on site

Q3)How Should Your Employer Provide You With Information About Site Traffic Rules?

A) Ask other workers on site to tell you
B) During the site induction
C) Place a note on the site noticeboard
D) Use a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector

Correct Answer: B) During the site induction

Q4)Identify One Of The Most Common Causes Of Death And Injury On A Construction Site.

A) Being struck by mobile plant
B) Getting asthma from fumes
C) Getting electrocuted by power tools
D) Sunburn from being outside

Correct Answer: A) Being struck by mobile plant

Q5)Who Is Allowed To Safely Release Trapped Passengers?

A) Anyone
B) Only a trained and authorised person
C) Only the emergency services
D) The site manager

Correct Answer: B) Only a trained and authorised person

Q6)How Should You Connect A Car Light Supply To A 240 Volt Supply (240 Volt Fused Spur)?

A) Connect it with the power on
B) Isolate and lock off the incoming supply and then connect it
C) Switch off the spur and then connect it
D) Switch off the spur, remove the fuse and then connect it

Correct Answer: B) Isolate and lock off the incoming supply and then connect it

Q7)If A Switch Needs To Be Changed In The Pit But The Isolator Is In The Machine Room 12 Floors Above, What Should You Do?

A) Isolate the power and then lock and tag the isolator
B) Risk assess the situation and change the switch with the power on because it is control voltage
C) Stand on a rubber mat
D) Use insulated tools

Correct Answer: A) Isolate the power and then lock and tag the isolator

Q8)What Is The Main Cause Of Injury And Absence For Workers In The Lift And Escalator Industry?

A) Contact with moving parts
B) Electrocution
C) Falls
D) Manual handling

Correct Answer: D) Manual handling

Q9)If A Counterweight Screen Is Not Fitted Or Has Been Removed, What Should You Do Before Starting Work?

A) Carry out a further risk assessment to establish a safe system of work
B) Give a toolbox talk on guarding
C) Issue and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
D) Nothing - just get on with the job as normal

Correct Answer: A) Carry out a further risk assessment to establish a safe system of work

Q10)Which Of The Following Types Of Fire Extinguisher Should Not Be Used If There Is A Fire In A Lift Or Escalator Controller?

A) Carbon dioxide
B) Dry chemical
C) Dry powder
D) Water

Correct Answer: D) Water

Q11)In An Area Where There May Be Pedestrians, What Is The Most Effective And Safe Approach If Mobile Plant Needs To Be Reversed?

A) A barrier around the plant
B) A reversing camera
C) A vehicle marshaller
D) Reverse lights on the back of the plant

Correct Answer: C) A vehicle marshaller

Q12)To Reduce The Risk Of Overturning, How Should Vehicles Be Loaded?

A) Ensure the content of the load weighs less than one tonne
B) Ensure the load is evenly distributed in the body of the vehicle
C) Make sure the load is tied securely to the vehicle
D) Make sure the vehicle is loaded to the maximum allowance

Correct Answer: B) Ensure the load is evenly distributed in the body of the vehicle

Q13)Loading And Storage Areas Should Be Located Where?

A) Away from pedestrian-only areas and main pedestrian routes
B) Away from the main construction worksite
C) Close to the welfare facilities
D) Outside the site boundary area

Correct Answer: A) Away from pedestrian-only areas and main pedestrian routes

Q14)A Crane Has To Do A Difficult Lift. The Signaller Asks You To Help But You Are Not Trained In Plant Signals. What Should You Do?

A) Ask the signaller to show you what signals to use
B) Only help if the signaller really can't manage alone
C) Politely refuse and explain you don't know how to signal
D) Start giving signals to the crane driver

Correct Answer: C) Politely refuse and explain you don't know how to signal

Q15)Identify One Of The Most Common Types Of Accident Involving Site Dumpers.

A) Drivers not concentrating
B) Inexperienced drivers
C) Issues with engines
D) Vehicles overturning

Correct Answer: D) Vehicles overturning

Q16)The Risk Of A Materials Handling Vehicle (Telehandler) Overturning Is Increased When?

A) Driving at excessive speeds around corners
B) Lifting loads on even ground
C) Raising loads whilst stationary
D) Reversing into a loading bay

Correct Answer: A) Driving at excessive speeds around corners

Q17)When Choosing Vehicle Routes Around A Site, What Is The Main Factor That Should Be Considered?

A) Could the ground conditions cause a vehicle to overturn
B) Is the driver experienced enough to drive the route
C) The medical history of the driver
D) The width of the route

Correct Answer: A) Could the ground conditions cause a vehicle to overturn

Q18)Who Is The Best Person To Control The Movement Of Vehicles On Site?

A) A vehicle marshaller
B) The company director
C) The first aider
D) The site manager

Correct Answer: A) A vehicle marshaller

Q19)A Truck Has To Tip Materials Into A Trench. Who Should Give Signals To The Truck Driver?

A) Any person who is wearing a hi-vis coat
B) Only the person who is trained and appointed for the job
C) Someone who is standing in the trench
D) Someone who knows the signals

Correct Answer: B) Only the person who is trained and appointed for the job

Q20)How Would A Well-Organised Site Keep Pedestrians Away From Traffic Routes?

A) The site manager will direct all pedestrians away from traffic routes
B) The traffic routes will be shown on the health and safety law poster
C) There is no need to keep traffic and pedestrians apart
D) There will be barriers between traffic and pedestrian routes

Correct Answer: D) There will be barriers between traffic and pedestrian routes

Q21)What Checks Do You Need To Carry Out Before Using Lifting Equipment?

A) A drop check
B) That it is free from defects and has a current examination certificate
C) That the chains are knotted to the correct length
D) That the lifting tackle states the date of manufacture

Correct Answer: B) That it is free from defects and has a current examination certificate

Q22)Following The Initial Inspection, How Often Should A Scaffold In A Lift Shaft Be Inspected By A Competent Person?

A) At least every 14 days
B) At least every day
C) At least every seven days
D) There is no set period between inspections

Correct Answer: C) At least every seven days

Q23)When Installing A New Rope, What Should You Do If You Notice A Damaged Section Where Something Heavy Has Fallen Onto The Coil?

A) Add an extra termination
B) Cut out the damaged section
C) Fit the rope anyway
D) Reject the rope

Correct Answer: D) Reject the rope

Q24)What Must You Do First, Before Entering The Pit Of An Operating Lift?

A) Fit pit props
B) Position the access ladder
C) Switch the lift off
D) Verify the pit stop switch

Correct Answer: D) Verify the pit stop switch

Q25)Who Should Fit A Padlock And Tag To An Electrical Lock-Out Guard?

A) Anyone authorised to work on the unit
B) Only the manufacturer
C) Only the person who fitted the lock-out guard
D) Only the senior engineer

Correct Answer: A) Anyone authorised to work on the unit

Q26)If You Arrive On Site And Find The Lift Mains Isolator Switched Off, What Should You Do?

A) Contact the person in control of the premises to find out if they had switched it off
B) Shout down the shaft and, if no-one responds, switch it on and get on with your work
C) Switch it on and check the safety circuits to see if there is a fault
D) Switch it on and get on with your work

Correct Answer: A) Contact the person in control of the premises to find out if they had switched it off

Q27)Which Statement Is True When Using An Authorised Lifting Accessory Marked With Its Safe Working Load?

A) Double the safe working load if people need to be lifted
B) Halve the safe working load if the equipment is damaged
C) Never exceed the safe working load
D) The safe working load is only for guidance

Correct Answer: C) Never exceed the safe working load

Q28)What Should Be Fitted To The Main Sheave And Diverter To Prevent Injury From Rotating Equipment?

A) Clutching assemblies
B) Guards
C) Movement sensors
D) Safety notices

Correct Answer: B) Guards

Q29)What Are The Appropriate Types Of Tools And Equipment For Working On Electrical Lift-Control Equipment?

A) Any tools and an insulating mat
B) Insulated tools and an insulating mat
C) No tools are allowed near electrical equipment
D) Non-insulated tools

Correct Answer: B) Insulated tools and an insulating mat

Q30)When Installing A Partially Enclosed Or Observation Lift, What Safe System Of Work Can You Use To Prevent Injury To People Below?

A) Do not use heavy tools
B) Only carry out essential work using minimum tools
C) Put up a sign
D) Secure tools to prevent them falling off

Correct Answer: D) Secure tools to prevent them falling off

Q31)What Needs To Be Checked Before Any Hot Work Takes Place In The Lift Installation?

A) How long the task will take
B) If a hot-work permit is required
C) If the local fire services need to be notified
D) The weight and size of the welding equipment

Correct Answer: B) If a hot-work permit is required

Q32)What Must You Ensure If The Trapdoor Or Hatch Has To Be Left Open While You Work In The Machine Room?

A) That a sign is posted to warn others that you are working there
B) That a suitable barrier is put in place around the trapdoor or hatch
C) That the distance from the trapdoor or hatch to the floor below does not exceed 2 m
D) That there is sufficient light available for the work

Correct Answer: B) That a suitable barrier is put in place around the trapdoor or hatch

Q33)What Must You Ensure To Prevent Unauthorised Access To Unoccupied Machine Equipment Space?

A) That a person is posted to prevent access
B) That a sign is posted to warn trespassers
C) That the access door is locked
D) That the power supply is isolated

Correct Answer: C) That the access door is locked

Q34)What Should Be Applied To The Main Isolator Of A Traction Lift To Prevent It Starting Accidentally?

A) A lock-out device
B) A residual current device (RCD)
C) A warning notice
D) Lower-rated fuses

Correct Answer: A) A lock-out device

Q35)Who Is Responsible For The Keys When A Padlock Has Been Applied To A Lock-Out Device?

A) The individual applying the lock
B) The person nearest the lock-out device
C) The site manager
D) The site supervisor

Correct Answer: A) The individual applying the lock

Q36)If The Main Contractor Wants To Use An Unfinished Lift To Move Some Equipment To An Upper Floor, What Should You Do?

A) Allow them to use the lift but take no responsibility for any accidents
B) Ask for the weight of the equipment
C) Help to ensure the load is correctly positioned
D) Tell them to talk to your supervisor

Correct Answer: D) Tell them to talk to your supervisor

Q37)What Is An Essential Action Before Gaining Access Into The Escalator Or Passenger Conveyor?

A) That all steps are removed
B) That the drive mechanism is lubricated
C) That the mains switch is in the On position
D) That the mains switch is locked out and tagged

Correct Answer: D) That the mains switch is locked out and tagged

Q38)What Is Secured At The Entry And Exit Points Of An Escalator Or Passenger Conveyor To Prevent People Falling Into The Machine Or Machine Space?

A) Escalator machine equipment guards
B) Machine tank covers
C) Safety barriers
D) Safety notices

Correct Answer: C) Safety barriers

Q39)What Should You Do If The Lifting Accessory You Are About To Use Is Defective?

A) Do not use it and inform your supervisor
B) Only use it for half its safe working load
C) Only use it for small lifts under 1 tonne
D) Try to fix it

Correct Answer: A) Do not use it and inform your supervisor

Q40)If Landing Doors Are Not Fitted To A Lift On A Construction Site, What Is The Minimum Height Of The Barrier That Must Be Fitted Instead?

A) 650 mm
B) 740 mm
C) 810 mm
D) 950 mm

Correct Answer: D) 950 mm

Q41)A Set Of Chain Blocks Has Been Delivered To Site With An Examination Report Stating That They Were Examined By A Competent Person A Month Ago. The Hook Is Obviously Damaged. What Action Do You Take?

A) Do not use the blocks and inform your supervisor
B) Use the blocks as the examination report is current
C) Use the blocks at half the safe working load
D) Use the blocks until replacement equipment arrives

Correct Answer: A) Do not use the blocks and inform your supervisor

Q42)When Must You Not Wear Rings, Bracelets, Wrist Watches, Necklaces And Similar Items?

A) After leaving home for work
B) When driving a company vehicle
C) When working near or on electrical or moving equipment
D) When working on site generally

Correct Answer: C) When working near or on electrical or moving equipment

Q43)What Is The Correct Method For Disposing Of Used Or Contaminated Oil?

A) Decant it into a sealed container and place in a skip
B) Dilute it with water and pour it down a sink
C) Dispose of it through a registered waste process
D) Pour it down a roadside drain

Correct Answer: C) Dispose of it through a registered waste process

Q44)A Large, Heavy, Balance Weight Frame Is Delivered To Site On A Lorry With No Crane And There Is No Lifting Equipment Available On Site. What Should You Do?

A) Arrange for it to be re-delivered on a suitable lorry
B) Slide it down planks
C) Tip the load off the lorry
D) Unload it manually

Correct Answer: A) Arrange for it to be re-delivered on a suitable lorry

Q45)A Lifting Beam At The Top Of The Lift Shaft Is Marked With A Safe Working Load Of 800 Kg But The Brickwork Around The Beam Is Cracked And Appears To Be Loose. What Should You Do?

A) De-rate the beam by 75%
B) Not use the beam and speak to your supervisor
C) Only lift loads not exceeding 400 kg
D) Use the beam as normal

Correct Answer: B) Not use the beam and speak to your supervisor

Q46)What Is Fitted To Prevent Injury From An Overspeed Governor?

A) A guard
B) A restrictor
C) A rope
D) A switch

Correct Answer: A) A guard

Q47)If The Escalator Or Passenger Conveyor Has An External Machine Room, Which Statement Applies To Its Access Doors?

A) They should be capable of being locked from both sides and be marked with an appropriate safety sign
B) They should be capable of being locked on the inside only and be marked with the appropriate safety sign
C) They should be smoke proof in case of a fire
D) They should be unlocked at all times in case of an emergency

Correct Answer: A) They should be capable of being locked from both sides and be marked with an appropriate safety sign

Q48)What Is The Statutory Period Of Examination For Lifting Equipment That Is Used To Lift People?

A) At least every 12 months
B) At least every six months
C) At least monthly
D) Once every two years

Correct Answer: B) At least every six months