Preview Questions Health and Safety Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the role of hazard identification in mitigating the risk of fire on construction sites?

Which action should you take?

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Fire risks can be ignored if there are no combustibles on site

Fire risks are only relevant for residential construction

Fire risks only need to be assessed after a fire occurs

It involves identifying fire hazards such as flammable materials, hot work, and electrical sources, then implementing prevention measures

Question 2: When preparing an incident report, what is the first step in ensuring that the report is accurate and complete?

Which action should you take?

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Gathering detailed information from all involved parties, including witnesses

Writing the report in a brief and concise manner, focusing on the outcome

Compiling the report at the end of the project when all information is available

Documenting the incident based on personal observations alone

Question 3: How does risk assessment contribute to the selection of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) on construction sites?

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It reduces the need for PPE by eliminating hazards altogether

It focuses on the aesthetic appearance of the PPE

It estimates the cost of PPE required for each worker

It helps identify specific hazards, determining the appropriate PPE for each task

Question 4: What role do safety audits play in risk management on construction sites?

Which action should you take?

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They identify gaps in safety practices and help implement corrective actions to reduce risks

They ensure workers are following personal safety protocols but ignore environmental factors

They are only useful after an incident has occurred to determine cause

They focus primarily on inspecting equipment rather than hazards

Question 5: What is the importance of follow-up in accident investigations on construction sites?

Which action should you take?

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Follow-up is irrelevant once the investigation report is complete

Follow-up is not necessary as long as the immediate actions are taken

Follow-up ensures that corrective actions are implemented and sustained, preventing recurrence of similar incidents

Follow-up is only required for fatal accidents

Question 6: 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