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Welfare facilities questions for the CSCS MAP test

4 free questions on Welfare facilities, from section B. Occupational health, wellbeing and welfare. Every question is original and explains why each option is right or wrong.

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Question 1

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You are setting up a new site.

When must welfare facilities be available?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Only in winter
  2. B. From the start of the work
  3. C. Once the site has more than 20 workers
  4. D. After the first month, when the cabins arrive
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Welfare is needed all year round.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says suitable welfare facilities must be provided from the start and maintained throughout.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Welfare is needed from the start, whatever the number of workers.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Workers need toilets, washing and rest facilities from day one.

Explanation

Welfare facilities must be in place from the start of the work and kept clean and maintained throughout.

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Question 2

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Workers on your site use cement and other substances that can harm the skin.

What washing facilities are needed?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Wet wipes only, kept in the site office
  2. B. None, as workers can wash when they get home
  3. C. Hot and cold (or warm) running water, soap and towels
  4. D. A bucket of cold water by the mixer
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Proper washing facilities with running water are needed.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Harmful substances should be washed off before eating, drinking or smoking.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says washing facilities should have hot and cold, or warm, running water, soap and towels. Workers using hazardous substances need them most.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Cold water alone won't clean skin properly.

Explanation

Washing facilities need hot and cold, or warm, running water, soap and towels, close to toilets and changing areas.

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Question 3

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You are the client on a commercial project.

What is your duty on welfare?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Provide welfare only for the client's own staff
  2. B. Make sure welfare is provided throughout
  3. C. None, as welfare is only the workers' concern
  4. D. Only provide welfare in the last month
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. It is for the construction workers.
  • B. Right: Right. HSE says commercial clients must make sure suitable welfare facilities are provided for the duration of the construction work.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Clients have a duty to make sure welfare is provided.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. It is needed for the whole of the work.

Explanation

Clients must make sure suitable welfare is provided for the duration of the construction work.

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Question 4

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Workers on your site eat their lunch in their vans because there is nowhere else.

What should be provided?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. A table in the middle of the work area
  2. B. Only a drinking water tap next to the toilets
  3. C. A proper rest area
  4. D. Nothing, as vans are fine for lunch
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Rest areas should be away from dust and hazards.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Drinking water is needed, but so is somewhere to rest and eat.
  • C. Right: Right. HSE says sites need rest facilities where workers can sit, eat and make hot drinks.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Proper rest facilities must be provided.

Explanation

Welfare includes toilets, washing, drinking water, changing and drying areas, and rest facilities.

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