SMSTS Mock Test
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You observe a worker carrying out a task in an unsafe manner. What should you do first?
Ignore it for now and speak to them at the end of the shift
Stop the work immediately and address the unsafe behaviour with the worker
Report it to senior management without speaking to the worker
While reviewing a site fire plan, you notice several extinguishers blocked by stored materials. What is the most appropriate action?
Move the materials yourself and continue the inspection
Report it and ensure the obstruction is removed immediately
Note it for discussion in the next weekly site meeting
A subcontractor begins using a new piece of equipment that wasn’t included in their original risk assessment. What should you do first?
Stop the work until a revised risk assessment is completed
Allow work to continue and request the paperwork later
Ask the operator if they feel competent to use it
Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), what is a key requirement for all work equipment?
It must be purchased new
It must be suitable for the intended use and maintained in a safe condition
It must be operated by someone with at least 5 years of experience
Which of the following is the most effective control measure according to the hierarchy of control?
Providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Implementing warning signs
Elimination of the hazard
Which statement is correct?
RIDDOR requires specific serious injuries to be reported to the HSE
RIDDOR requires ALL injures to be reported to the HSE
Before commencing work at height, what is the primary document that should be in place?
A detailed financial budget
A rescue plan
A specific risk assessment and method statement for the work
What is the main purpose of a site induction for new workers on a construction site?
To introduce them to all other site personnel
To assign them their daily tasks
To inform them of site-specific hazards, emergency procedures, and site rules
Which regulation deals with the use of hazardous substances?
Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
Electricity at Work Regulations
When excavating a trench, what is the minimum distance from the edge that spoil (excavated material) should generally be kept?
No specific distance, as long as it's tidy
Half the depth of the excavation
At least the depth of the excavation
What is a permit-to-work system primarily used for?
To control high-risk work activities that require formal authorisation
To authorise payment for work completed
To track worker attendance on site
According to the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, who has a duty to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees?
The employer
The employees themselves
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Which piece of legislation specifically governs the safe use of lifting equipment and lifting operations?
COSHH
LOLER
PUWER
What is the purpose of a 'Health and Safety File' under CDM 2015?
To store all financial records for the project
To provide information for future construction, maintenance, repair, and demolition work
To record all daily briefings and toolbox talks
What is the primary benefit of conducting regular site safety inspections?
To identify hazards and unsafe practices before an incident occurs
To find faults with worker performance
To assign blame after an accident
What are the minimum welfare facilities that must be provided on a construction site?
A hot food canteen and a gym
A full medical centre and individual changing rooms
Toilets, washing facilities, drinking water, and facilities for changing and rest
When dealing with electrical equipment on site, what is the most critical immediate action if a power cable is accidentally cut?
Attempt to repair it immediately
Switch off the power at the source and make it safe
Cover the cut with tape
What is the purpose of a 'Method Statement'?
To detail how a specific task will be carried out safely, identifying hazards and control measures
To list all the tools required for a task
To provide a summary of the project timeline
What is the primary role of a Construction Manager regarding health and safety on site?
To delegate all health and safety responsibilities to others
To plan, manage, monitor, and coordinate health and safety during the construction phase
To solely implement the designs provided by the Principal Designer
Which of these is a key factor to consider when assessing the risk of manual handling operations?
The colour of the load
The time of day the lifting is performed
The weight, size, and shape of the load, the task, the environment, and individual capability
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