SMSTS: General safety
The 8 topics in this module of the SMSTS syllabus, with sample questions. The full bank has 79 questions on this module.
Topics
- Site organisation
- Fire prevention and control, and dangerous substances
- Electrical safety
- Temporary works
- Work equipment and hand-held tools
- Mobile work equipment
- Lifting operations and equipment
- Mobile workforce and driver safety
Sample questions
Sample question 1 of 3
HSE says most construction transport accidents result from which underlying problem?
- A Drivers working without a site induction
- B Inadequate separation of pedestrians and vehicles
- C Vehicles being parked overnight inside the site
- D Roads being surfaced with the wrong material
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Answer B. HSE's traffic management page says most construction transport accidents result from inadequate separation of pedestrians and vehicles.
Source: HSE: Traffic management on site
Sample question 2 of 3
A site manager is planning the site entrance. Which arrangement follows HSE guidance on routes into the site?
- A A single shared gateway so that one banksman can control everyone
- B Pedestrians using the vehicle gateway when no vehicles are visible
- C Separate entry and exit gateways for pedestrians and vehicles
- D Pedestrians entering through the delivery gate only at the start of the shift
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Answer C. HSE's traffic management guidance says separate entry and exit gateways should be provided for pedestrians and vehicles.
Source: HSE: Traffic management on site
Sample question 3 of 3
Reversing vehicles are a concern on your site. Which approach does HSE guidance put first when planning the site layout?
- A Allow reversing everywhere and rely on high-visibility clothing
- B Reverse only at night when fewer people are on site
- C Make all drivers use the horn continuously while moving
- D Avoid reversing where possible, for example by using one-way systems or a turning circle
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Answer D. HSE says reversing should be avoided where possible, describing it as a major cause of fatal accidents, and suggests one-way systems and turning circles.
Source: HSE: Traffic management on site
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