Preview Questions Health and Safety Officer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How should fire hazards be handled in an emergency response plan for construction sites?

Which action should you take?

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By allowing workers to address small fires without supervision

By focusing solely on preventing fire-related injuries

By limiting fire drills to once per year on-site

By identifying potential fire hazards and ensuring that fire suppression systems and evacuation routes are in place

Question 2: How does OSHA's "General Duty Clause" affect hazard identification and risk assessment on a construction site?

Which action should you take?

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It eliminates the need for regular safety audits on-site

It mandates that employers provide a safe and healthful work environment by identifying and addressing hazards

It only applies to the physical aspects of construction, not worker behavior

It allows construction sites to operate without specific safety measures

Question 3: How should discrepancies between multiple safety reports be handled?

Which action should you take?

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By issuing a new report with the same information to avoid confusion

By allowing the discrepancies to resolve naturally without intervention

By dismissing discrepancies if they do not significantly affect the project

By investigating the discrepancies, interviewing involved parties, and updating the reports accordingly

Question 4: What is the role of a risk matrix in risk management for a construction site?

Which action should you take?

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It calculates the total cost of risk mitigation strategies

It identifies potential safety hazards but does not prioritize them

It estimates the amount of time needed to address each hazard

It categorizes and prioritizes risks based on their likelihood and impact

Question 5: How does the inspection of site materials and storage areas contribute to overall site safety during audits?

Which action should you take?

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By ensuring that materials are aesthetically arranged for the site's visual appeal

By ensuring that the storage areas are large enough to accommodate all materials

By ensuring that materials are used immediately without being stored on-site

By ensuring that materials are properly stored, reducing the risk of accidents related to falling objects or improper handling

Question 6: How does the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) influence construction site safety?

Which action should you take?

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RIDDOR does not require any reporting of accidents

RIDDOR applies only to injuries that happen in the office

RIDDOR only applies to incidents involving vehicles on-site

RIDDOR requires employers to report certain types of accidents, injuries, and diseases to ensure safety standards are maintained