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Site security and protecting the public questions for the CSCS MAP test 4 free questions on Site security and protecting the public, from section C. General safety. Every question is original and explains why each option is right or wrong.
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Your site is next to a school, and children walk past each day.
What must the principal contractor do?
Choose one answer.
A A. Put up a sign and rely on the children reading itB B. Nothing in the day, as people are working on siteC C. Only secure the site at weekendsD D. Stop unauthorised people getting inShow the answer and explanation Answer: D
A. Wrong: Wrong. Children may not read or obey signs. Physical security is needed.B. Wrong: Wrong. People can get in while workers are busy.C. Wrong: Wrong. The site must be secure whenever there is a risk.D. Right: Right. HSE says the principal contractor must take steps to prevent unauthorised access to the site.Explanation The principal contractor must prevent unauthorised access, with secure boundaries and extra care where children are nearby.
Study Children sometimes get into your town centre site after work stops.
What should be done at the end of each day?
Choose one answer.
A A. Removing ladders, isolating plant and covering openingsB B. Leaving the site lights off so nobody can see the siteC C. Leaving keys in plant so it can be moved in an emergencyD D. Stacking materials high so they block the viewShow the answer and explanation Answer: A
A. Right: Right. HSE says secure the site when work stops: remove access ladders, isolate and immobilise plant, and barrier off or cover excavations.B. Wrong: Wrong. Darkness makes the site more dangerous, not less.C. Wrong: Wrong. Keys must be removed so nobody can start the plant.D. Wrong: Wrong. High stacks can fall on someone climbing them.Explanation At the end of the day, remove ladders, immobilise plant, cover openings and store materials safely.
Study You are reviewing how materials are stored on a site next to a housing estate.
What does HSE say about pipes and manhole rings?
Choose one answer.
A A. Stand them on end at the site entranceB B. Leave them loose so they are easy to moveC C. Store them outside the hoarding, on the pavementD D. Store them so they can't topple or rollShow the answer and explanation Answer: D
A. Wrong: Wrong. They could fall on someone.B. Wrong: Wrong. Loose pipes can roll and crush children playing on them.C. Wrong: Wrong. Materials should be stored safely inside the site.D. Right: Right. HSE says store building materials such as pipes, manhole rings and cement bags so they cannot topple or roll over.Explanation Store materials so they can't topple or roll, and lock away hazardous substances.
Study Your site is in a town centre.
What does HSE say about children and construction sites?
Choose one answer.
A A. Some are drawn to sites, so keep them outB B. Children never go onto sites, so no action is neededC C. Children are safe on sites at weekendsD D. It is the parents' job aloneShow the answer and explanation Answer: A
A. Right: Right. HSE says some children are drawn to sites as exciting places to play, and you must do everything you can to keep them out.B. Wrong: Wrong. Children are drawn to sites.C. Wrong: Wrong. Sites are dangerous at any time.D. Wrong: Wrong. The site must be secured against children getting in.Explanation Children can be drawn to sites. Secure the site, and make it safe when work stops.
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