This quiz is a sample of questions from the excavations and confined spaces section of the health and safety test.
There are buried human remains and you must tell your supervisor
There is a buried service and further excavation must be carried out with care
The soil is contaminated and you must wear Respiratory Protective Equipment
The excavation now needs side supports
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Toxic gases from collecting in the bottom of the trench
Anyone falling into the trench and being injured
The sides of the trench from collapsing
Rain water running off the ground at the top and into the trench
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A jack hammer
A spade or shovel
A pick and fork
An excavator
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Tell you how to work safely in confined spaces
Enter the confined space if there is a problem
Start the rescue plan if needed
Supervise the work in the confined space
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Toxic gas
A lack of carbon dioxide
A lack of oxygen
Flammable or explosive gas
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It can explode
It makes you hyperactive
You will not be able to see because of the dense fumes
It makes you dehydrated
You will not have enough oxygen to breathe
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Hydrogen sulphide
Oxygen
Methane
Carbon dioxide
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Carry on working until the job is finished
Hand the permit over to the next shift
Ask your supervisor to change the date of the permit
Leave the confined space before the permit runs out
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The release of oxygen
The release of toxic gases
Slips and trips
The release of flammable gases
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