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 the employer
- b.Both employers and workers
- c.Only workers
- d.No one
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.Report it and not ignore it
- b.Say nothing
- c.Fix electrical faults themselves without training
- d.Leave site permanently
Answer: a
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.Increase costs only
- b.Decorate the site
- c.Replace training
- d.Plan how work will be done safely
Answer: d
Explanation: They set out hazards, controls, and safe methods before work starts.
- 4. PPE & Signage
PPE should be used:
- a.As a control after other measures, and be well-maintained and correctly worn
- b.Instead of any other safety measure
- c.Only when convenient
- d.Only once
Answer: a
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.Keep warm only
- b.Look smart
- c.Carry tools
- d.Make workers easily seen, especially near moving plant
Answer: d
Explanation: Hi-vis makes workers visible to plant operators and drivers.
- 6. Working at Height
Before using a ladder, you should:
- a.Check it is in good condition and secured/footed
- b.Paint it
- c.Use it broken
- d.Ignore its condition
Answer: a
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.Decorate it
- b.Store tools
- c.Prevent people and objects from falling
- d.Speed up work
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 back and keep legs straight
- b.Bend your knees and keep your back straight
- c.Twist while lifting
- d.Lift as fast as possible
Answer: b
Explanation: Bend the knees, keep the back straight, and hold the load close.
- 9. Manual Handling
Manual handling injuries most commonly affect the:
- a.Ears
- b.Eyes
- c.Back
- d.Teeth
Answer: c
Explanation: Poor manual handling commonly causes back injuries.
- 10. Site Hazards
Overhead power lines near a crane or plant are a hazard because:
- a.Contact can cause electrocution
- b.They are decorative
- c.They provide shade
- d.They are always switched off
Answer: a
Explanation: Contact with live overhead lines can be fatal; keep safe distances.