27 Safety & HSE questions from the Site & Project Mgmt bank, written for Indian campus drives and tech interviews. Every question has a verified answer and an AI-tutor explanation on placd.
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A.10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded
B.trenches deeper than 1.5 m must be shored or battered, spoil kept clear of the edge, ladders provided and daily inspection made after rain
C.safety code for scaffolds in Part 1 and ladders in Part 2, complementing IS 3764 for excavation and IS 4130 for demolition
D.green tag after a competent person's check before use, every 7 days and after alteration or storms, with red tag meaning do not use
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2. Which term means: "safety code for scaffolds in Part 1 and ladders in Part 2, complementing IS 3764 for excavation and IS 4130 for demolition"?
Junior
A.Permit-to-work
B.Toolbox talk
C.IS 3696
D.BOCW Act
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3. Which statement is correct?
Junior
A.IS 3696 — trenches deeper than 1.5 m must be shored or battered, spoil kept clear of the edge, ladders provided and daily inspection made after rain
B.IS 3696 — no-blame logging of incidents that caused no injury but could have, used as a leading indicator because serious accidents follow many near misses
C.IS 3696 — 10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded
D.IS 3696 — safety code for scaffolds in Part 1 and ladders in Part 2, complementing IS 3764 for excavation and IS 4130 for demolition
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4. What is Hierarchy of controls?
Junior
A.written authorisation for hot work, confined space, electrical isolation, excavation and work at height, with checks, time validity and formal closure
B.elimination, substitution, engineering controls and administrative controls come before personal protective equipment, which is the last line of defence
C.Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 with a 1 percent welfare cess on construction cost, registration above 10 workers, being subsumed into the OSH Code 2020
D.no-blame logging of incidents that caused no injury but could have, used as a leading indicator because serious accidents follow many near misses
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5. Which term means: "elimination, substitution, engineering controls and administrative controls come before personal protective equipment, which is the last line of defence"?
Junior
A.Near-miss reporting
B.Hierarchy of controls
C.Excavation safety
D.Scaffold inspection tag
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6. Which statement is correct?
Junior
A.Hierarchy of controls — 10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded
B.Hierarchy of controls — any task above 1.8 m needing a full-body harness with double lanyard clipped to a lifeline or anchor rated 22 kN, plus guardrails or nets
C.Hierarchy of controls — elimination, substitution, engineering controls and administrative controls come before personal protective equipment, which is the last line of defence
D.Hierarchy of controls — no-blame logging of incidents that caused no injury but could have, used as a leading indicator because serious accidents follow many near misses
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7. What is Toolbox talk?
Junior
A.safety code for scaffolds in Part 1 and ladders in Part 2, complementing IS 3764 for excavation and IS 4130 for demolition
B.elimination, substitution, engineering controls and administrative controls come before personal protective equipment, which is the last line of defence
C.Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 with a 1 percent welfare cess on construction cost, registration above 10 workers, being subsumed into the OSH Code 2020
D.10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded
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8. Which term means: "10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded"?
Junior
A.Work at height
B.Hierarchy of controls
C.Permit-to-work
D.Toolbox talk
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9. Which statement is correct?
Junior
A.Toolbox talk — no-blame logging of incidents that caused no injury but could have, used as a leading indicator because serious accidents follow many near misses
B.Toolbox talk — elimination, substitution, engineering controls and administrative controls come before personal protective equipment, which is the last line of defence
C.Toolbox talk — trenches deeper than 1.5 m must be shored or battered, spoil kept clear of the edge, ladders provided and daily inspection made after rain
D.Toolbox talk — 10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded
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10. What is Permit-to-work?
Junior
A.Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 with a 1 percent welfare cess on construction cost, registration above 10 workers, being subsumed into the OSH Code 2020
B.green tag after a competent person's check before use, every 7 days and after alteration or storms, with red tag meaning do not use
C.written authorisation for hot work, confined space, electrical isolation, excavation and work at height, with checks, time validity and formal closure
D.safety code for scaffolds in Part 1 and ladders in Part 2, complementing IS 3764 for excavation and IS 4130 for demolition
Answer + AI explanation with Pro
11. Which term means: "written authorisation for hot work, confined space, electrical isolation, excavation and work at height, with checks, time validity and formal closure"?
Junior
A.Hierarchy of controls
B.Work at height
C.Near-miss reporting
D.Permit-to-work
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12. Which statement is correct?
Junior
A.Permit-to-work — no-blame logging of incidents that caused no injury but could have, used as a leading indicator because serious accidents follow many near misses
B.Permit-to-work — 10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded
C.Permit-to-work — trenches deeper than 1.5 m must be shored or battered, spoil kept clear of the edge, ladders provided and daily inspection made after rain
D.Permit-to-work — written authorisation for hot work, confined space, electrical isolation, excavation and work at height, with checks, time validity and formal closure
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13. What is Work at height?
Mid
A.green tag after a competent person's check before use, every 7 days and after alteration or storms, with red tag meaning do not use
B.no-blame logging of incidents that caused no injury but could have, used as a leading indicator because serious accidents follow many near misses
C.any task above 1.8 m needing a full-body harness with double lanyard clipped to a lifeline or anchor rated 22 kN, plus guardrails or nets
D.10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded
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14. Which term means: "any task above 1.8 m needing a full-body harness with double lanyard clipped to a lifeline or anchor rated 22 kN, plus guardrails or nets"?
Mid
A.Work at height
B.Permit-to-work
C.Toolbox talk
D.Scaffold inspection tag
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15. Which statement is correct?
Mid
A.Work at height — trenches deeper than 1.5 m must be shored or battered, spoil kept clear of the edge, ladders provided and daily inspection made after rain
B.Work at height — safety code for scaffolds in Part 1 and ladders in Part 2, complementing IS 3764 for excavation and IS 4130 for demolition
C.Work at height — elimination, substitution, engineering controls and administrative controls come before personal protective equipment, which is the last line of defence
D.Work at height — any task above 1.8 m needing a full-body harness with double lanyard clipped to a lifeline or anchor rated 22 kN, plus guardrails or nets
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16. What is Excavation safety?
Mid
A.green tag after a competent person's check before use, every 7 days and after alteration or storms, with red tag meaning do not use
B.trenches deeper than 1.5 m must be shored or battered, spoil kept clear of the edge, ladders provided and daily inspection made after rain
C.any task above 1.8 m needing a full-body harness with double lanyard clipped to a lifeline or anchor rated 22 kN, plus guardrails or nets
D.10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded
Answer + AI explanation with Pro
17. Which term means: "trenches deeper than 1.5 m must be shored or battered, spoil kept clear of the edge, ladders provided and daily inspection made after rain"?
Mid
A.Work at height
B.Near-miss reporting
C.Excavation safety
D.IS 3696
Answer + AI explanation with Pro
18. Which statement is correct?
Mid
A.Excavation safety — green tag after a competent person's check before use, every 7 days and after alteration or storms, with red tag meaning do not use
B.Excavation safety — trenches deeper than 1.5 m must be shored or battered, spoil kept clear of the edge, ladders provided and daily inspection made after rain
C.Excavation safety — elimination, substitution, engineering controls and administrative controls come before personal protective equipment, which is the last line of defence
D.Excavation safety — safety code for scaffolds in Part 1 and ladders in Part 2, complementing IS 3764 for excavation and IS 4130 for demolition
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19. What is Scaffold inspection tag?
Junior
A.green tag after a competent person's check before use, every 7 days and after alteration or storms, with red tag meaning do not use
B.safety code for scaffolds in Part 1 and ladders in Part 2, complementing IS 3764 for excavation and IS 4130 for demolition
C.Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 with a 1 percent welfare cess on construction cost, registration above 10 workers, being subsumed into the OSH Code 2020
D.10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded
Answer + AI explanation with Pro
20. Which term means: "green tag after a competent person's check before use, every 7 days and after alteration or storms, with red tag meaning do not use"?
Junior
A.Scaffold inspection tag
B.IS 3696
C.Work at height
D.Toolbox talk
Answer + AI explanation with Pro
21. Which statement is correct?
Junior
A.Scaffold inspection tag — 10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded
B.Scaffold inspection tag — trenches deeper than 1.5 m must be shored or battered, spoil kept clear of the edge, ladders provided and daily inspection made after rain
C.Scaffold inspection tag — green tag after a competent person's check before use, every 7 days and after alteration or storms, with red tag meaning do not use
D.Scaffold inspection tag — any task above 1.8 m needing a full-body harness with double lanyard clipped to a lifeline or anchor rated 22 kN, plus guardrails or nets
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22. What is BOCW Act?
Mid
A.safety code for scaffolds in Part 1 and ladders in Part 2, complementing IS 3764 for excavation and IS 4130 for demolition
B.trenches deeper than 1.5 m must be shored or battered, spoil kept clear of the edge, ladders provided and daily inspection made after rain
C.green tag after a competent person's check before use, every 7 days and after alteration or storms, with red tag meaning do not use
D.Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 with a 1 percent welfare cess on construction cost, registration above 10 workers, being subsumed into the OSH Code 2020
Answer + AI explanation with Pro
23. Which term means: "Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 with a 1 percent welfare cess on construction cost, registration above 10 workers, being subsumed into the OSH Code 2020"?
Mid
A.Near-miss reporting
B.BOCW Act
C.IS 3696
D.Toolbox talk
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24. Which statement is correct?
Mid
A.BOCW Act — Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 with a 1 percent welfare cess on construction cost, registration above 10 workers, being subsumed into the OSH Code 2020
B.BOCW Act — any task above 1.8 m needing a full-body harness with double lanyard clipped to a lifeline or anchor rated 22 kN, plus guardrails or nets
C.BOCW Act — written authorisation for hot work, confined space, electrical isolation, excavation and work at height, with checks, time validity and formal closure
D.BOCW Act — safety code for scaffolds in Part 1 and ladders in Part 2, complementing IS 3764 for excavation and IS 4130 for demolition
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25. What is Near-miss reporting?
Senior
A.trenches deeper than 1.5 m must be shored or battered, spoil kept clear of the edge, ladders provided and daily inspection made after rain
B.elimination, substitution, engineering controls and administrative controls come before personal protective equipment, which is the last line of defence
C.no-blame logging of incidents that caused no injury but could have, used as a leading indicator because serious accidents follow many near misses
D.Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 with a 1 percent welfare cess on construction cost, registration above 10 workers, being subsumed into the OSH Code 2020
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26. Which term means: "no-blame logging of incidents that caused no injury but could have, used as a leading indicator because serious accidents follow many near misses"?
Senior
A.Hierarchy of controls
B.Work at height
C.BOCW Act
D.Near-miss reporting
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27. Which statement is correct?
Senior
A.Near-miss reporting — no-blame logging of incidents that caused no injury but could have, used as a leading indicator because serious accidents follow many near misses
B.Near-miss reporting — green tag after a competent person's check before use, every 7 days and after alteration or storms, with red tag meaning do not use
C.Near-miss reporting — 10 to 15 minute briefing at the workface each morning covering the day's tasks, hazards and controls, with attendance recorded
D.Near-miss reporting — Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 with a 1 percent welfare cess on construction cost, registration above 10 workers, being subsumed into the OSH Code 2020
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