Ireland Safe Pass Practice Questions — All Questions
18 questions
On a construction site, responsibility for safety lies with:
- a.Only the employer
- b.Both employers and workers✓
- c.Only workers
- d.No one
Both employers and workers have legal health-and-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
Unsafe conditions must be reported so they can be controlled.
A site induction is given to workers to:
- a.Waste time
- b.Test typing
- c.Inform them of site-specific hazards and rules✓
- d.Sell equipment
Inductions cover site-specific hazards, rules, and emergency procedures.
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✓
They set out hazards, controls, and safe methods before work starts.
On most construction sites, a hard hat is:
- a.Optional
- b.Mandatory personal protective equipment✓
- c.Only for visitors
- d.Only for managers
Head protection (hard hat) is standard mandatory PPE on construction sites.
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
PPE is a last line of defence, used correctly and maintained, alongside other controls.
A red-and-white prohibition sign means:
- a.Safe to proceed
- b.Emergency exit
- c.You must not do the action shown✓
- d.Mandatory action
A prohibition sign (red circle with a line) means the action is not allowed.
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✓
Hi-vis makes workers visible to plant operators and drivers.
The leading cause of death in construction is generally:
- a.Paper cuts
- b.Falls from height✓
- c.Sunburn
- d.Noise
Falls from height are a leading cause of construction fatalities.
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
Inspect the ladder and ensure it is secure before use.
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
They protect against falls of people and materials.
If working at height cannot be avoided, the priority is to:
- a.Work faster
- b.Skip PPE
- c.Ignore the risk
- d.Use suitable equipment and fall-prevention measures✓
Use appropriate access equipment and measures to prevent falls.
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
Bend the knees, keep the back straight, and hold the load close.
If a load is too heavy to lift safely alone, you should:
- a.Get help or use a mechanical aid✓
- b.Lift it quickly anyway
- c.Drag it by the cables
- d.Ignore the risk
Use team lifting or mechanical aids for heavy loads.
Manual handling injuries most commonly affect the:
- a.Ears
- b.Eyes
- c.Back✓
- d.Teeth
Poor manual handling commonly causes back injuries.
Before digging near buried services, you should:
- a.Dig quickly
- b.Locate and identify underground cables and pipes first✓
- c.Ignore them
- d.Only dig at night
Locate buried services to avoid striking cables or pipes.
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
Contact with live overhead lines can be fatal; keep safe distances.
When plant such as an excavator is operating, workers on foot should:
- a.Stand behind it unseen
- b.Walk under the bucket
- c.Keep clear of its working area and blind spots✓
- d.Ride on it
Stay clear of moving plant and the operator's blind spots.