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Stress, fatigue, drugs and alcohol questions for the CSCS MAP test

4 free questions on Stress, fatigue, drugs and alcohol, 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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A supervisor notices that a usually reliable worker has become withdrawn, is arriving late and is making mistakes.

What might these be signs of?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Laziness, so a warning is the answer
  2. B. Nothing worth noticing, as everyone has bad days now and then
  3. C. A need for more overtime
  4. D. Stress
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Sudden changes in behaviour can be signs of stress. Talk to the worker first.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. A pattern of changes is worth a supportive conversation.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. More hours could make things worse.
  • D. Right: Right. HSE lists changes in behaviour, such as being withdrawn, arriving late or making mistakes, as possible signs of stress.

Explanation

Changes in how someone behaves or works can be signs of stress. Talk to them and look at what is causing it.

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Question 2

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You suspect a plant operator has been drinking before coming to work.

What does the law say?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Knowingly letting them work risks prosecution
  2. B. It is a private matter and nothing to do with work
  3. C. They can work, as long as they don't drive the plant
  4. D. Only the police can deal with it
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE says employers have a duty to protect workers, and knowingly allowing an employee under the influence of drink or drugs to carry on working could lead to prosecution.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. If it affects safety at work, the employer must act.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Anyone under the influence can put others at risk on site.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. The employer has duties to act.

Explanation

Employers must not knowingly let workers carry on working while under the influence of drink or drugs.

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Question 3

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Workers on a tight programme have been doing long shifts for weeks and are making more mistakes.

What is the likely risk?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. There is none, as experienced workers don't get tired
  2. B. The workers will get fitter
  3. C. Only a risk of being late for work
  4. D. Fatigue, which makes accidents more likely
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D

  • A. Wrong: Wrong. Anyone can become fatigued.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. Long hours without rest cause fatigue, not fitness.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. Fatigue affects safety on site.
  • D. Right: Right. Long hours and shifts can cause fatigue, which affects concentration and makes mistakes and accidents more likely.

Explanation

Manage working hours and breaks to control fatigue. Tired workers make more mistakes.

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Question 4

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A worker tells their manager they are struggling with stress from work.

What should the manager do?

Choose one answer.

  1. A. Talk with them about the causes
  2. B. Tell them to toughen up
  3. C. Give them more work to take their mind off it
  4. D. Ignore it, as stress is not a work issue
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A

  • A. Right: Right. HSE advises talking to the worker and looking at the causes of stress, so action can be taken.
  • B. Wrong: Wrong. That can make things worse.
  • C. Wrong: Wrong. More work could add to the stress.
  • D. Wrong: Wrong. Employers have a duty to manage work-related stress.

Explanation

Talk to workers about stress, find the causes and act on them.

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