Respiratory Risks For Operatives Mock Test

Here are 21 questions that you might face in your CSCS exam to gain your CSCS Card. You will need to know about respiratory risks. All the questions are multiple choice, and you do not have a time limit to finish these questions here. So take your time and revise well. Good Luck!

Respiratory Risks CSCS Mock Test for Operatives

1. When using water to keep dust down when cutting you must ensure:

water is poured onto the surface to soak it, before you start cutting

somebody stands next to you and pours water from a bottle

the water flow is correctly adjusted

there is as much water as possible

Question 1 of 21

2. What is the biggest cause of long-term health issues in the construction industry?

Breathing in hazardous substances

Slipping and tripping

Being struck by a vehicle

Loud noise

Question 2 of 21

3. Which of the following do you need to do to ensure that your mask works?

Pass a face fit test wearing the mask

Check it’s the correct type needed

All of these answers

Check you are wearing it correctly

Question 3 of 21

4. There are many kinds of dust and fumes at work. Breathing them in over time can cause you to develop:

occupational lung disease

skin cancer

sore throat

occupational dermatitis

Question 4 of 21

5. You have been given a dust mask to protect you against hazardous fumes. What should you do?

Do not start work until you have the correct respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

Start work but take a break now and again

Do the job but work quickly

Wear a second dust mask on top of the first one

Question 5 of 21

6. Occupational asthma can stop you working again with certain substances. It is caused by:

exposure to rat urine

skin contact with any hazardous substance

exposure to loud noise

breathing in hazardous dust, fumes or vapours

Question 6 of 21

7. Exposure to which of the following may NOT result in lung disease?

Bird droppings

Silica dust

Asbestos

Strong smells

Question 7 of 21

8. Generally speaking how long can you use the same disposable mask for?

One day or one shift

Until it looks too dirty to wear

28 days

Five working days

Question 8 of 21

9. You need special respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to handle a chemical. None has been provided. What should you do?

Get on with the job but try to work quickly

Sniff the substance to see if it makes you feel ill

Do not start work until you have been given the correct RPE and training

Start the work but take a break now and again

Question 9 of 21

10. You have finished your work and need to sweep up the dust created. What should you do?

Dampen down the area

All of these answers

Make sure there is plenty of ventilation

Put your protective mask back on

Question 10 of 21

11. You are using water as part of dust control and run out. Should you:

ask everyone to clear the area and then carry on

carry on but get someone to sweep up afterwards

stop and refill with water

carry on as you have nearly finished

Question 11 of 21

12. You have been asked to do some work that will create dust. What should you do?

Start work – no controls are needed as it's only dust

Use equipment that will eliminate or reduce the amount of dust whilst wearing correct personal protective equipment (PPE)

Work for short periods at a time

You should not do the work. Dust is highly dangerous

Question 12 of 21

13. When using power tools it is important to:

stop dust getting into the air

stand downwind of any dust

do the work quickly to limit dust exposure

only undertake the work during damp or wet weather

Question 13 of 21

14. If you use a power tool to cut or grind materials, why must the dust be collected and not get into the air?

The tool will go faster if the dust is collected

You do not need a machine guard if the dust is collected

Most dust can be harmful if breathed in

To save time and avoid having to clear up the mess

Question 14 of 21

15. The high levels of solvents in some paints and resins can cause:

effects on other parts of your body

lung problems

headaches, dizziness and sickness

all of these answers

Question 15 of 21

16. When drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding you can breathe in high levels of harmful dust. These levels are likely to be highest when working:

outside on a windy day

in a small room

in a large indoor space

outside on a still day

Question 16 of 21

17. Pigeon droppings and nests, which can be hazardous to your health, are found in an area where you are required to work. You should:

carry on with your work carefully

try to catch the pigeons

let them fly away before carrying on with your work

stop work and seek advice

Question 17 of 21

18. You need to use a power tool to cut or grind materials. Give TWO ways to control the dust from getting into the air.

Work slowly and carefully

Wet cutting

Keep the area clean and tidy

Wear a dust mask or respirator

Fit a dust extractor or collector to the machine

Question 18 of 21

19. If using on-tool extraction to control dust from a power tool it is important to check that:

you are using the power tool correctly

the extraction unit is the correct type

all of these answers

the extraction filters are clear and the unit is extracting dust

Question 19 of 21

20. When drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding what is the best way to protect your long term health from harmful dust?

Use dust extraction or wet cut and wear light eye protection

Wear any disposable dust mask, hearing protection and impact goggles

Wear a FFP3-rated dust mask and impact goggles

Use dust extraction or wet cut, wear a FFP3-rated dust mask, hearing protection and impact goggles

Question 20 of 21

21. Which of these activities does NOT create silica dust, which is harmful if breathed in?

Chasing out walls and mortar joints or sweeping up rubble

Cutting kerbs, stone, paving slabs, bricks and blocks

Sawing timber and plywood

Breaking up concrete floors and screeds

Question 21 of 21

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