ECS Test II

Where mains voltage is used to supply portable equipment, what additional protection is recommended?
1. Step-down transformer
2. Residual current device
3. Cable avoidance tool
4. Step-down generator
What do the blue and white health and safety signs tell you?
1. Things you must not do
2. Things you must do
3. The nearest fire exit
4. The hazards in the area
A workmate burns their hand on a piece of very hot metal. What should you do first?
1. Cover the burn with something dry
2. Warn other people about the piece of hot metal
3. Rub some cream or Vaseline into the burn
4. Put their hand in cold water if it is available
What is the recommended limit for a compact load that can be safely carried by a fit, male worker?
1. 50kg
2. 40kg
3. 25kg
4. 20kg
Why may young people be more at risk on site?
1. They are inexperienced and may not recognise danger
2. They are usually left to work alone to gain experience
3. There is no requirement to provide PPE to young people
4. There is no specific legislation applying to them
Which of the following is advisable when lifting a load manually?
1. Bend the knees, keep the back straight, use power of back
2. Keep legs straight, bend back, use power of legs
3. Keep legs and back straight, use power of legs
4. Bend the knees, keep the back as straight as possible, use power of legs
At work who would you report a dangerous occurrence to?
1. The client for the project
2. Another employee
3. Your supervisor or employer
4. The emergency services
What colour cable USUALLY signifies 110 volt power supply on site?
1. Black
2. Blue
3. Red
4. Yellow
What is the most common type of injury resulting from lifting loads from the floor?
1. Grazes to the knees
2. Vibration white finger
3. Head injuries
4. Back injuries
An emergency route(s) must be provided on construction sites to ensure:
1. Safe passage to the ground from height
2. Safe passage to the open air
3. Safe passage to the rest area
4. Safe passage to a secure place of safety
What is the most important item of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working on or near a highway?
1. High visibility vest
2. Safety footwear
3. Waterproof clothing
4. Hard hat
Which one of the following must be in a company's written Health and Safety Policy:
1. Company Director's home address
2. Name of the Health and Safety Adviser
3. Organisation and arrangements in force for carrying out the health and safety policy
4. Aims and objectives of the company
Where should you look for Official advice on health and safety matters?
1. The health and safety rules as laid down by the employer
2. A set of health and safety guidelines provided by suppliers
3. A professionally approved guide book on regulations
4. Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive
The number of toilets provided on site depends on:
1. The ratio of male and female workers on site
2. The duration of the work on site
3. The type of work being completed
4. The number of personnel on site
When MUST an employer provide personal protective equipment (PPE)?
1. Twice a year
2. To protect against a risk of harm that cannot be controlled another way
3. If the client or main contractor specifies it in the contract
4. Every 5 years
Which of the following statements is correct?
1. The duty for health and safety falls only on the employer
2. All employees must take reasonable care, not only to protect themselves but also their colleagues
3. Only the client is responsible for safety on site
4. Employees have no responsibility for Health and Safety on site
Accidents causing any injury should always be recorded in:
1. Your personal diary
2. Your employer’s accident recording system
3. The main contractor’s diary
4. The site engineer’s day book
Employers have to produce a written Health and Safety Policy statement when:
1. A contract commences
2. They employ five people or more
3. The HSE notifies them
4. The safety representative requests it
The type of accident that kills most construction site workers is:
1. Trench collapses
2. Falling from heights
3. Being hit by falling objects
4. Electrical accident
In the context of a risk assessment, what do you understand by the term risk?
1. Something with the potential to cause injury
2. Any work activity that can be described as dangerous
3. The likelihood that harm from a particular hazard will occur
4. An unsafe act or condition
Where there has been a major change in a manual handling operation, what should the employer do?
1. Review the number of people involved
2. Review the original risk assessment
3. Monitor the operation being undertaken
4. Monitor the cost of change
A portable electric generator on site has two power outlets, 110 volts and 230 volts. What colour would the 110 volt outlet be?
1. Red
2. Blue
3. Yellow
4. Black
If you are drilling into concrete with a masonry drill, in which one of the following circumstances will you need to wear eye protection?
1. Not if drilling into the floor
2. Only when drilling overhead
3. Always
4. Only if the drill is bigger than 10mm
Can you opt out of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)?
1. Yes, by writing officially to your employer
2. Yes, if it is uncomfortable
3. Yes, by informing the site supervisor
4. No, you cannot opt out
What is the MAXIMUM weight that an individual may lift?
1. 15kg provided that it is a compact load
2. Whatever the supervisor instructs
3. The weight they can lift comfortably
4. 35kg provided that it has no sharp edges
What is the recommended MAXIMUM voltage for portable handlamps when working in confined locations?
1. 50 volts
2. 25 volts
3. 110 volts
4. 230 volts
What does the sound of a siren on-site normally indicate?
1. A fire
2. An explosion
3. A toxic escape
4. An emergency
What is considered to be the MAXIMUM nominal voltage for portable hand-held tools on construction sites?
1. 55 volts centre point earthed
2. 400 volts centre point earthed
3. 110 volts centre point earthed
4. 230 volts centre point earthed
Where a load has to be lifted manually, what is the employer required to do by law?
1. Assess the risk of the task
2. Determine the number of people required
3. Calculate the cost of the exercise
4. Assess the time the job will take
Which one of the following is NOT classified as a major injury under RIDDOR?
1. Fractured arm
2. Temporary loss of eyesight
3. A fractured finger
4. Broken wrist
When must you wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by your employer?
1. When you want to
2. Only when you need to
3. Only if it fits
4. As instructed by your employer
What happens if a Prohibition Notice is issued by an Inspector of the local authority or the HSE?
1. The work can continue, provided a risk assessment is carried out
2. The work can continue if adequate safety precautions are put in place
3. The work in hand can be completed, but no new work started
4. The work that is subject to the notice must cease
What should be the first consideration when you are about to lift a load on your own?
1. Ensure you wear appropriate PPE
2. Wear gloves and grip properly
3. Assess whether it is safe to lift it on your own
4. Ensure you lift with a bent back
Which one of the following should you do if you witness a serious accident on site?
1. Say nothing in case you get in trouble
2. Tell your supervisor what you saw happening
3. Discuss what to do with your workmates
4. Pretend you saw nothing
What must an employer do with their accident records following completion of a construction project?
1. They are destroyed on site with other non-essential documents
2. They are kept safe by the employer
3. They are sent to the Health and Safety Executive
4. They are sent to the employer’s insurance company
Following a reportable dangerous occurrence when must the enforcing authority be informed?
1. Within 48 hours
2. Within 5 days
3. Without delay
4. Within 24 hours
Identify one method of enforcing regulations that are available to the Health and Safety Executive:
1. Obstruction Notice
2. Health Notice
3. Improvement Notice
4. Increasing insurance premiums
When exposing underground power cables, which method of excavation should you use?
1. A kango hammer
2. A 360 degree excavator with rubber tyres
3. Hand digging
4. A pickaxe
If a person at work suffers an injury (other than a major injury) due to an accident at work, it is reportable under RIDDOR if they are incapacitated for work for:
1. Over 1 day
2. Over half a day
3. Over 3 days
4. Over 2 days
What is most commonly used to reduce 230 volts to 110 volts on site?
1. Transformer
2. Step-down generator
3. Circuit breaker
4. Residual current device
In manual handling, which of the following general statements is true?
1. You should keep your back bent when lifting
2. Anyone can carry any load as long as they are strong enough
3. Loads should be held at arm’s length while carrying
4. Large loads should be broken down into smaller loads where possible
What is the recommended MAXIMUM voltage for general use of portable handlamps and portable handheld tools on a construction site?
1. 110 volts
2. 50 volts
3. 230 volts
4. 25 volts
A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?
1. Visit at any time
2. Only visit if they have made an appointment
3. Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor
4. Only visit to interview the site manager

ECS Test II

This sample test should be completed in approximately 30 minutes and with a success rate above 85%