Ireland Safe Pass Practice Questions — All Questions
3 questions
Site Hazards
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.
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
Contact with live overhead lines can be fatal; keep safe distances.
Site Hazards
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.