Ireland Safe Pass Practice Questions Practice Test
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- 1. Health & Safety Duties
On a construction site, responsibility for safety lies with:
- a.Only workers
- b.Both employers and workers
- c.No one
- d.Only the employer
Answer: b
Explanation: Both employers and workers have legal health-and-safety duties.
- 2. Health & Safety Duties
If a worker sees an unsafe condition, they should:
- a.Fix electrical faults themselves without training
- b.Leave site permanently
- c.Report it and not ignore it
- d.Say nothing
Answer: c
Explanation: Unsafe conditions must be reported so they can be controlled.
- 3. Health & Safety Duties
A method statement and risk assessment are used to:
- a.Replace training
- b.Increase costs only
- c.Plan how work will be done safely
- d.Decorate the site
Answer: c
Explanation: They set out hazards, controls, and safe methods before work starts.
- 4. PPE & Signage
PPE should be used:
- a.Instead of any other safety measure
- b.As a control after other measures, and be well-maintained and correctly worn
- c.Only once
- d.Only when convenient
Answer: b
Explanation: PPE is a last line of defence, used correctly and maintained, alongside other controls.
- 5. PPE & Signage
High-visibility clothing is worn to:
- a.Make workers easily seen, especially near moving plant
- b.Carry tools
- c.Look smart
- d.Keep warm only
Answer: a
Explanation: Hi-vis makes workers visible to plant operators and drivers.
- 6. Working at Height
Before using a ladder, you should:
- a.Paint it
- b.Ignore its condition
- c.Check it is in good condition and secured/footed
- d.Use it broken
Answer: c
Explanation: Inspect the ladder and ensure it is secure before use.
- 7. Working at Height
Guardrails and toe boards on a scaffold are there to:
- a.Store tools
- b.Speed up work
- c.Prevent people and objects from falling
- d.Decorate it
Answer: c
Explanation: They protect against falls of people and materials.
- 8. Manual Handling
When lifting a heavy load manually, you should:
- a.Bend your knees and keep your back straight
- b.Bend your back and keep legs straight
- c.Twist while lifting
- d.Lift as fast as possible
Answer: a
Explanation: Bend the knees, keep the back straight, and hold the load close.
- 9. Manual Handling
Manual handling injuries most commonly affect the:
- a.Back
- b.Teeth
- c.Ears
- d.Eyes
Answer: a
Explanation: Poor manual handling commonly causes back injuries.
- 10. Site Hazards
Overhead power lines near a crane or plant are a hazard because:
- a.They are decorative
- b.Contact can cause electrocution
- c.They are always switched off
- d.They provide shade
Answer: b
Explanation: Contact with live overhead lines can be fatal; keep safe distances.