CSCS Test Practice (CITB HS&E Operatives) 2026: Test d’entraînement 2

1. Question 1 sur 25

   At what daily noise exposure must your employer assess the risk and give you information and training?

   • A70 dB(A)
   • B100 dB(A)
   • C60 dB(A)
   • D80 dB(A)
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. 80 dB(A)

   Under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, the lower exposure action value is 80 dB(A).

2. Question 2 sur 25

   At what daily or weekly noise exposure must your employer provide hearing protection and hearing protection zones?

   • A80 dB(A)
   • B75 dB(A)
   • C95 dB(A)
   • D85 dB(A)
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. 85 dB(A)

   The upper exposure action value is 85 dB(A). Above it, hearing protection and hearing protection zones are required.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   What is the noise exposure limit value that must not be exceeded, even with hearing protection taken into account?

   • A87 dB(A)
   • B90 dB(A)
   • C85 dB(A)
   • D80 dB(A)
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. 87 dB(A)

   The exposure limit value is 87 dB(A), and it takes account of the reduction from hearing protection.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   You are regularly exposed to noise above 85 dB(A). What must your employer arrange?

   • ANothing, if you wear hearing protection
   • BHealth surveillance, such as regular hearing checks
   • CA free pair of headphones for music
   • DA pay rise
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Health surveillance, such as regular hearing checks

   The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 require health surveillance for workers regularly exposed above 85 dB(A).

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Your ears ring after a noisy shift. What could this be a sign of?

   • AToo much drinking water
   • BGood hearing
   • CDamage to your hearing from noise
   • DA cold coming on
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Damage to your hearing from noise

   Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) can be an early sign of hearing damage. Use hearing protection and report it.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Cutting kerbs, blocks or paving with a cut-off saw can produce high levels of which harmful dust?

   • AFlour dust
   • BSilica dust
   • CPollen
   • DSawdust
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Silica dust

   HSE warns that cut-off saws on paving, blocks and kerbs can produce very high levels of silica-containing dust.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Which control reduces dust when using a cut-off saw on concrete or stone?

   • ACutting faster so the dust has less time to spread
   • BWorking with your back to the wind
   • CA water attachment connected to a pressurised water supply
   • DCutting inside a closed van to trap the dust
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. A water attachment connected to a pressurised water supply

   Water suppression dampens dust at the point where it is made.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   What kind of extraction unit does HSE say to use for on-tool extraction of construction dust?

   • AAny fan that blows the dust away
   • BAn H class or M class unit
   • CA household vacuum cleaner
   • DA leaf blower
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. An H class or M class unit

   On-tool extraction should use an H or M class extraction unit with the right flow rate and tight hose connections.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   Water or extraction is being used, but some silica dust remains. What else is needed?

   • ANothing more is needed
   • BA cloth face covering
   • CSuitable RPE, such as an FFP3 mask
   • DA thin paper nuisance dust mask
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Suitable RPE, such as an FFP3 mask

   Water does not capture all the silica, so RPE with an assigned protection factor of 20, such as FFP3, is still needed.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Before using a tight-fitting dust mask, what must you have?

    • AA face-fit test, and you must be clean-shaven where the mask seals
    • BA short beard to help the edge of the mask seal to your face
    • CA mask one size bigger than your face so it is comfortable
    • DA certificate from an optician showing your eyesight is good
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. A face-fit test, and you must be clean-shaven where the mask seals

    Tight-fitting masks only work if they seal to the face, so users must be clean-shaven and face-fit tested.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    What is the best way to reduce dust when you need to split blocks?

    • ACut them dry and sweep up the dust afterwards
    • BCut several blocks at once to save time
    • CUse a block splitter instead of a cut-off saw
    • DUse a bigger and more powerful saw
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Use a block splitter instead of a cut-off saw

    HSE says to prevent dust first, for example with lower-energy tools like a block splitter or by having materials cut off site.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    Why should you avoid dry sweeping dusty areas on site?

    • AIt puts fine dust back into the air
    • BIt is slower than other methods
    • CIt wears out the brush too quickly
    • DIt leaves the floor too clean and slippery
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. It puts fine dust back into the air

    Use a suitable vacuum or wet methods instead of dry sweeping to keep harmful dust out of the air.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    Which buildings could contain asbestos?

    • AOnly factories and power stations
    • BOnly buildings built after 2000
    • CAny building built before the year 2000
    • DOnly buildings built before 1950
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Any building built before the year 2000

    HSE says asbestos can be found in any building built before the year 2000.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    You uncover material you think could be asbestos. What should you do?

    • ABreak off a piece to check it
    • BStop work straight away and tell your supervisor
    • CSweep it up and put it in a normal skip
    • DCarry on, but wear a dust mask
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Stop work straight away and tell your supervisor

    Do not disturb suspected asbestos. Stop, keep others away and report it so it can be checked.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Which symptoms can be signs of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)?

    • AA sore throat, a cough and a runny nose
    • BRinging in the ears after a shift
    • CTingling, numbness and fingers going white
    • DItchy, red and watering eyes
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Tingling, numbness and fingers going white

    Regular use of vibrating tools like breakers and grinders can cause HAVS. Report symptoms early.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    Leptospirosis (Weil's disease) can be caught from which source on site?

    • ALoud noise from breakers and saws
    • BStrong sunlight on bare skin
    • CCement dust in the air
    • DWater or wet ground contaminated by rat urine
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Water or wet ground contaminated by rat urine

    Cover cuts, wear gloves and wash your hands before eating, drinking or smoking to reduce the risk.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    Wet cement can cause which health problems?

    • ASkin burns and dermatitis
    • BHand-arm vibration syndrome
    • CHearing loss
    • DBroken bones
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Skin burns and dermatitis

    Wet cement is alkaline. Wear gloves and suitable clothing, and wash it off your skin quickly.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    How can you protect yourself from the sun when working outside?

    • AOnly cover up on cold or cloudy days
    • BTake your shirt off so your body stays cool
    • CKeep your top on, wear a hat or neck cover and use sunscreen
    • DDo nothing; the sun only affects your eyes
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Keep your top on, wear a hat or neck cover and use sunscreen

    Ultraviolet light can cause skin cancer. Cover up and check your skin for changes.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    What is the first thing to consider when a job involves manual handling?

    • AWhether the lift can be avoided, for example with a lifting aid
    • BWho is the strongest and fittest person on the site
    • CHow quickly you can lift it and carry it away
    • DWhether you can manage to carry it all by yourself
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Whether the lift can be avoided, for example with a lifting aid

    The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 say to avoid hazardous manual handling where reasonably practicable, then assess and reduce the risk.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    When assessing a lift, which four things should you think about?

    • AThe task, the individual, the load and the environment
    • BThe time, the weather, the cost and the day of the week
    • CYour age, your height, your shoe size and your pay
    • DThe colour, the size, the price and the brand
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. The task, the individual, the load and the environment

    The TILE checklist helps you spot what makes a lift risky.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    When lifting a load by hand, where should you keep it?

    • AAt arm's length in front of you
    • BClose to your waist
    • CAbove your head
    • DOut to one side
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Close to your waist

    Keeping the load close to your body reduces strain on your back.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Which three things are needed for a fire to start?

    • AHeat, fuel and oxygen
    • BSparks, metal and plastic
    • CSmoke, light and noise
    • DWater, sand and wind
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Heat, fuel and oxygen

    Remove any side of the fire triangle and the fire cannot burn.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    Which extinguisher is safe to use on a fire in electrical equipment?

    • AFoam, cream label
    • BWater, red label
    • CCarbon dioxide (CO2), black label
    • DWet chemical, yellow label
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Carbon dioxide (CO2), black label

    CO2 does not conduct electricity. Never use water on an electrical fire.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    What is a water extinguisher (red label) suitable for?

    • AFires in burning petrol or diesel
    • BFires in materials like wood, paper and cloth
    • CFires in electrical equipment such as a generator
    • DFires in cooking oil or fat in a pan
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Fires in materials like wood, paper and cloth

    Water works on solid materials but is dangerous on electrical, flammable liquid and cooking oil fires.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    You hear the fire alarm on site. What should you do?

    • AStop work, leave by the nearest safe route and go to the assembly point
    • BFinish the task you are doing first, then leave the site
    • CWait at your work area to see if there is any smoke
    • DGo back to the welfare cabin to collect your belongings
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Stop work, leave by the nearest safe route and go to the assembly point

    Leave straight away and report to the assembly point so everyone can be accounted for.

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