HS&E Operatives practice question: Site induction and toolbox talks (6 of 7)
A. Working environment A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
At your induction you are given a copy of the site rules.
Which of these would you expect the site rules to cover?
Choose one answer.
AA. Which football team you are allowed to support
BB. What you can eat at home before your shift
CC. How fast you may drive on the public motorway
DD. Where you can and can't use a mobile phone
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D
A. Wrong: Wrong. Site rules are about health, safety and how the site runs.
B. Wrong: Wrong. Site rules cover what happens on site, such as PPE, smoking areas and restricted areas.
C. Wrong: Wrong. Road traffic law covers public roads. Site rules can cover vehicle routes and speeds on site.
D. Right: Right. HSE lists the use of radios and mobile phones as a topic for site rules, along with PPE, smoking, restricted areas, hot work, pedestrian routes and emergency arrangements.
Explanation
Site rules cover things like PPE, mobile phones, smoking, restricted areas, hot work, traffic routes, tidiness, permits and emergencies. Follow them.