CSCS Dust and Fumes Respiratory Risks Mock Test | 20 Questions

This mock cscs test the questions cover the Dust and fumes category of the CSCS test. Passing this test will prepare you for the real CSCS test.

You need to answer at least 17 out of 20 questions correctly to pass the Dust and Fumes (Respiratory Hazards) Test for Operatives and Specialists.

CSCS Test Section B: Health and welfare

Dust and fumes (Respiratory hazards)

Topics cover in this test section:

Controlling exposure to hazards
How to protect yourself and others from respiratory hazards
Health conditions caused by dust and fumes

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1. You are planning work that needs to use a power tool to cut or grind materials. Give two ways to control the dust. Give two answers

Fit a dust extractor or collector to the machine

Keep the area clean and tidy

Wear a dust mask or respirator

Wet cutting

Work slowly and carefully

2. What must you ensure when using water to keep dust down when cutting? Give one answer

That somebody stands next to you to pour water from a bottle

That the water flow is correctly adjusted

That there is as much water as possible

That water is poured onto the surface before you start cutting

3. What should you do if you find pigeon droppings and nests in an area where you are required to work? Give one answer

Carry on with your work carefully, so you don’t disturb them

Stop work and seek advice

Try to catch the pigeons

Wait for the pigeons to fly away before carrying on with your work

4. You have been given a dust mask to protect you against hazardous fumes. What should you do? Give one answer

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

Do the bob wearing the mask but work quickly

Start work but take regular breaks

Wear a second dust mask on top of the first one

5. What is not important to check when assessing the use of on-tool extraction to control dust from a power tool? Give one answer

That the extraction filters are clear and the unit is extracting dust

That the extraction unit and filter rating is the correct type

That the extraction unit is new

That you know how to use the power tool correctly

6. Where are you likely to breathe in the highest quantities of dust when drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding? Give one answer

In a large indoor space

In a small room

Outside on a still day

Outside on a windy day

7. What is the best way to limit exposure to dust when using a power tool? Give one answer

Do the work quickly

Only undertake the work during damp or wet weather

Stand downwind of any dust

Stop dust getting into the air

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

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

Get on with the bob but try to work quickly

Sniff the substance to see if it makes you feel ill

Start the work but take regular breaks

9. What should you not do when sweeping up after drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding? Give one answer

Dampen down the area

Make sure there is plenty of ventilation

Put your protective mask back on

Work as quickly as possible to minimise exposure to dust

10. What can cause occupational asthma? Give one answer

Breathing in hazardous dust, fumes or vapours

Exposure to loud noise

Exposure to rat urine

Skin contact with any hazardous substance

11. Exposure to which of the following may not result in lung disease? Give one answer

Asbestos

Bird droppings

Silica dust

Strong smells

12. What illness might you develop if you breathe in dust and fumes over time? Give one answer

Laryngitis

Occupational dermatitis

Occupational lung disease

Skin cancer

13. Which of the following is not a health effect of being exposed to paints and resins which have high levels of solvents? Give one answer

Dermatitis or skin problems

Drowsiness or poor co-ordination

Headaches and sickness

Hearing loss

14. Which of these activities does not create harmful silica dust? Give one answer

Breaking up concrete floors and screeds

Chasing out walls and mortar joints or sweeping up rubble

Cutting kerbs, stone, paving slabs, bricks and blocks

Sawing timber and plywood

15. You have been asked to do some work that will create dust. What should you do? Give one answer

Start work – no controls are needed as dust cannot cause serious harm or injury

Use equipment to eliminate or reduce the dust, and wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE)

Work for short periods at a time

You should not do the work. Dust is highly dangerous

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

Most dust can be harmful if breathed in

The tool will go faster if the dust is collected

To save time and avoid having to clear up the mess

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

17. What is the biggest cause of long-term health issues in the construction industry? Give one answer

Being struck by a vehicle

Breathing in hazardous dust and fumes

Loud noise

Slipping and tripping

18. When drilling, cutting, sanding or grinding what is the best way to protect your long-term health from harmful dust? Give one answer

Use dust extraction or wet cut and wear a hard hat, hi-vis jacket and light eye protection

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

Wear a FFP3-rated dust mask and impact goggles

Wear any disposable dust mask, a hard hat, hi-vis jacket, hearing protection and impact goggles

19. What should you do if the water you are using to control dust runs out? Give one answer

Ask everyone to clear the area and then carry on

Carry on but get someone to sweep up afterwards

Put on additional respiratory protection

Stop and refill the water

20. Which of the following do you not need to do to ensure that someone’s mask works? Give one answer

Check it is being worn correctly

Check the mask is the correct type needed

Check the wearer has passed a face-fit test wearing the mask

Immerse it in water to ensure the seals are tight

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CSCS Practice Test Respiratory Risks | Dust and Fumes | 2019

CSCS Test Section B: Health and welfare

Dust and fumes (Respiratory hazards)