Preview Questions HSE Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What are the potential risks of improper disposal of construction waste, particularly hazardous materials?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Increased project costs and delayed timelines

Increased worker productivity and job satisfaction

Reduced material costs due to reuse of waste

Environmental contamination, fines, and health risks to workers and the public

Question 2: Under the Noise at Work Regulations 2005, when should hearing protection be provided on a construction site?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

When noise levels exceed the permissible exposure limit, and appropriate controls are not effective

When a worker requests it

When the project manager approves its use

Only during demolition activities

Question 3: How can an HSE Specialist mitigate the environmental health risk of dust exposure during construction activities?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By using dust suppression techniques such as water spraying and barriers

By limiting work hours to avoid excessive dust exposure

By encouraging workers to wear dust masks without changing work practices

By allowing workers to continue working during high-dust activities

Question 4: What is the most effective way to manage environmental compliance during the operation of construction machinery?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By using only electric-powered machinery, regardless of project needs

By prioritizing machinery speed to reduce operational delays

By ensuring that machinery meets emissions standards, is regularly maintained, and is used according to best practices

By minimizing machinery use to reduce emissions and noise

Question 5: How does an HSE Specialist assess and mitigate the risks of hazardous materials during a construction project?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By relying on manufacturers' instructions for hazardous material handling

By limiting the use of hazardous materials to low-risk areas

By assuming all materials are safe unless proven otherwise

By conducting hazard assessments, implementing safe handling protocols, and ensuring proper disposal methods

Question 6: How can fall protection be implemented on construction sites according to safety regulations?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Allowing workers to choose the method of fall protection they prefer

Using guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems depending on the nature of the work

Ignoring fall protection unless an incident occurs

Only using safety nets in high-risk areas and neglecting other fall protection measures