Workshop & Site Safety (OHS Act) is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Civil Technology CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) protects a worker's head from falling objects on a construction site?
A hard hat
Safety goggles
Steel-capped boots
Ear protection
Answer: A hard hat — A hard hat is worn to protect a worker's head from falling objects and other head impacts on a construction site.
Easy
2. Q1.1 Which item of personal protective equipment (PPE) is specifically required to protect a construction worker's feet from dropped tools or materials?
Steel-capped safety boots
A hard hat
Ear protection
A dust mask
Answer: Steel-capped safety boots — Steel-capped safety boots protect a worker's feet from dropped tools or materials, a required item of PPE on a construction site.
Easy
3. Why should a worker wear close-fitting overalls rather than loose clothing on a construction site?
Loose clothing can get caught in machinery
Close-fitting clothing is required for identification purposes only
Loose clothing is more expensive to replace
Overalls are only worn for warmth
Answer: Loose clothing can get caught in machinery — Loose clothing can be caught by moving machinery parts, creating a serious entanglement hazard, which is why close-fitting overalls are the safer choice.
