Preview Questions Health and Safety Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When reporting on a worker injury, which information is essential for creating a comprehensive incident report?

Which action should you take?

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Time of injury and location

Cost of the injury and insurance claims

Injury details, medical response, and cause of injury

Supervisor's opinion and worker's feedback

Question 2: During an audit of site access, what specific concern must be addressed regarding emergency vehicle access?

Which action should you take?

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Physical barriers to keep workers safe

Clear access routes for fire and rescue vehicles

Adequate signage for exit routes

Properly marked parking spaces for workers

Question 3: During a construction site risk assessment, how should the presence of hazardous gases be evaluated in confined spaces?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Review worker experience and training**

Conduct gas monitoring and ensure proper ventilation

Check for proper lighting

Inspect PPE compliance

Question 4: How does the Control of Noise at Work Regulations affect the safety protocols on construction sites?

Which action should you take?

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They only apply to office work

They focus on the aesthetic design of the construction site

They require noise levels to be assessed and controlled, and that workers are provided with hearing protection if needed

They are concerned only with reducing noise from machinery

Question 5: In terms of risk management, what is the role of incident reporting and investigation on construction sites?

Which action should you take?

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It primarily focuses on assigning blame to individuals involved in the incident

It provides a legal record for insurance purposes, without focusing on prevention

It helps identify the root causes of accidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence

It reduces the need for further safety measures if the incident is minor

Question 6: What is the first step in responding to a chemical spill on a construction site according to an Emergency Response Plan?

Which action should you take?

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Ignore the spill if it is small and contained within the work area

Attempt to clean up the spill using the nearest available materials

Evacuate the affected area and call emergency responders while securing the site

Wait for instructions from project management before taking action