Ireland Safe Pass Practice Questions — All Questions

On most construction sites, a hard hat is:

• a.Optional
• b.Mandatory personal protective equipment✓
• c.Only for managers
• d.Only for visitors

Head protection (hard hat) is standard mandatory PPE on construction sites.

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

PPE is a last line of defence, used correctly and maintained, alongside other controls.

A red-and-white prohibition sign means:

• a.You must not do the action shown✓
• b.Safe to proceed
• c.Emergency exit
• d.Mandatory action

A prohibition sign (red circle with a line) means the action is not allowed.

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

Hi-vis makes workers visible to plant operators and drivers.