Preview Questions HSE Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is required under the Hazardous Waste Regulations for construction waste that is classified as hazardous?

Which action should you take?

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It must be tracked, stored separately, and disposed of in a manner that complies with legal requirements

It can be left on-site and disposed of later

It can be mixed with non-hazardous waste and disposed of in any landfill

It needs no specific documentation if it's under a certain quantity

Question 2: What is the significance of setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in sustainability reporting?

Which action should you take?

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KPIs are used to track worker attendance and project timelines

KPIs are focused solely on waste reduction

KPIs help measure progress towards sustainability goals, allowing for adjustments and continuous improvement

KPIs are irrelevant as long as the project is completed on time

Question 3: Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM), who is responsible for health and safety?

Which action should you take?

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The subcontractors are solely responsible for safety compliance

Only the project manager is responsible for health and safety

The health and safety officer is the sole responsible party

The client, with support from the principal contractor and designers

Question 4: What role does failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) play in incident investigation?

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It helps identify potential failure points in processes and systems before they lead to incidents

It is used to document employee actions during an incident

It serves only as a tool for risk management in non-construction settings

It focuses on assigning fault after an incident occurs

Question 5: How should an HSE Specialist assess the severity of a potential risk on a construction site?

Which action should you take?

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By focusing only on how often the risk occurs

By assuming the severity based on the project's scope

By ignoring the potential long-term consequences

By considering the potential consequences, such as injury, damage to property, or environmental impact

Question 6: How does an HSE Specialist determine the likelihood of a risk occurring on a construction site?

Which action should you take?

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By focusing on the most recent incidents only

By ignoring past data and relying on intuition

By assuming all risks are equally likely

By reviewing historical data, expert judgment, and statistical models to estimate probability