NEBOSH quiz study questions with complete solution updated 2024/2025
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8.1.3 What should be considered in an initial site assessment process? (5) -
correct answer - The previous and current use of the site
- Demolition and refurbishment
- Topography survey
- Access to the site
- Nature of the surroundings
8.1.3 In an initial site assessment process, what conside...
NEBOSH quiz study questions with complete solution
updated 2024/2025
8.1.3 What should be considered in an initial site assessment process? (5) -
correct answer - The previous and current use of the site
- Demolition and refurbishment
- Topography survey
- Access to the site
- Nature of the surroundings
8.1.3 In an initial site assessment process, what considerations should be included
when assessing the nature of the site? (10) - correct answer - The proximity of
roads, footpaths, railways, rivers and other waterways
- the details of any fencing or hedging and general vegetation
- the position and description of any trees which need to be felled and those that
must be untouched
- the proximity of residential, commercial or industrial properties and concerns
- the proximity of schools, colleges, hospitals and playing fields
- the presence of overhead power lines
- The presence of buried services
- The availability of services
- any evidence of fly tipping or other unauthorised activity
- measures required to prevent unauthorised access by vehicles
8.1.3 What defects might a structural survey identify? (11) - correct answer -
Corrosion of steelwork
- Cracking of steel, welds, brickwork, concrete
- concrete degradation (flaking)
- Dropped lintels and distorted doors or window frames
- Wood rot
- timber infestation
- dampness
- cracks and dips in floors or ceilings
- dips in the roof line
- deformed structural members
- bulging walls
8.1.3 What are the causes of structural defects? (18) - correct answer - quality of
initial design
- age of the building
- Lack of maintenance
- poor quality materials
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- poor construction standards
- solar radiation
- extreme weather conditions
- vibration from machinery or traffic
- chemical attack
- overloading
- accidental impact
- ground settlement or subsidence
- leaking drains
- unauthorised modifications
- fire damage
- vandalism
- tree roots
- pest infestation
8.1.3 What will a topography survey assess? (3) - correct answer - ground
conditions
- ground stability
- type of ground or soil
8.2 What are the 5 areas of site controls? - correct answer - Site planning
- Site preparation
- Site security
- Environmental considerations
- Arrangements with client and/or occupier of the premises
8.2.1 What should be considered when planning a site? (14) - correct answer -
Site layout
- Safe access to and around the site for pedestrians and vehicles
- Method statements
- Adequate lighting, signage, designated areas
- Arrangements for management control of the site
- Arrangements for monitoring, review and inspection of procedures and
equipment
- Arrangements for workforce supervision
- Consider hazards for demolition or refurbishment if applicable
- Structural survey
- Fire risk controls
- Health risk controls
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- Emergency arrangements
- disposal of waste
- HSE notification if applicable
8.2.1 What are the 4 requirements for the transfer of waste from the site to final
treatment or disposal? - correct answer - The waste must be clearly identified
- The waste must be securely stored with procedures to deal with spillages and
prevent access
- The waste must be transferred only to an authorised person
- The adequate records of waste consignments must be kept for at least 2 years
for controlled waste and 3 years for hazardous waste
8.2.1 What should be considered when selecting a waste skip? (8) - correct
answer - sufficient strength to cope with its load
- stability while being filled
- a reasonable uniform load distribution within the skip
- the immediate removal of any damaged skip
- sufficient space around the skip
- the skip should be resting on firm level ground
- the skip never be overloaded or overfilled
- there must be sufficient head room for the safe removal of the skip
8.2.1 What should a structural survey consider? (4) - correct answer - Age of the
structure
- Previous use
- type of construction
- any nearby buildings or structures
8.2.1 What are the hazards present during the movement of a loaded skip from
the ground to the back of the skip loader vehicle? (7) - correct answer -
entanglement with the vehicle lifting mechanisms
- contact by the skip with overhead obstructions
- movement of the skip contents
- skip overload leading to mechanical or structural failure
- slip hazards
- the skip contents could be contaminated
- passing traffic
8.2.1 What are the control measures for the hazards present during the
movement of a loaded skip from the ground to the back of the skip loader
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