Preview Questions HSE Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the main purpose of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations in the UK?

Which action should you take?

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To limit the number of chemicals used on a construction site

To mandate a 24-hour notice period before using hazardous substances

To provide workers with protective clothing

To assess, control, and prevent exposure to hazardous substances on construction sites

Question 2: What is the purpose of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) in relation to construction projects?

Which action should you take?

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To limit worker exposure to hazardous chemicals

To regulate noise levels on construction sites

To protect the habitats of endangered species from being destroyed by construction activities

To limit the type of building materials used on construction sites

Question 3: How does construction activity contribute to poor air quality, and what can be done to mitigate this?

Which action should you take?

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Only chemical exposure affects air quality, not dust or emissions

It primarily affects construction vehicles but not the air quality

Air quality is unaffected unless there is a major accident on-site

Construction activities generate particulate matter, VOCs, and fumes; mitigation includes dust suppression, proper ventilation, and equipment maintenance

Question 4: What role does leadership play in ensuring the effectiveness of safety audits on construction sites?

Which action should you take?

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Leadership must support, promote, and act on audit findings to ensure improvement and compliance

Leadership's role is solely to maintain production schedules

Leadership can disregard audit findings if they are too costly

Leadership only needs to approve safety audits without taking further action

Question 5: What is the significance of the "5 Whys" technique in incident investigation?

Which action should you take?

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It focuses on finding the first apparent reason for an incident

It allows for quick resolution of minor issues without detailed investigation

It is used primarily to assign blame for the incident

It helps identify the root cause of an incident by repeatedly asking "why" until the fundamental cause is identified

Question 6: What is the most common environmental health issue related to the use of solvents on construction sites?

Which action should you take?

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Respiratory issues and skin irritation from inhalation and contact

Increased worker fatigue from prolonged exposure

Hearing loss from noise created by solvent containers

Digestive issues from accidental ingestion