Preview Questions HSE Specialist | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What should an HSE Specialist do if a worker is exposed to excessive levels of radiation on a construction site?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Report the incident after the worker has left the site

Allow the worker to resume work after a brief rest period

Ignore the exposure if it doesn't exceed the average industry threshold

Ensure that the exposure is reported, investigated, and controlled according to regulatory limits

Question 2: What should be done to mitigate environmental health risks when dealing with wastewater on a construction site?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Disposing of wastewater in nearby drains or water bodies without treatment

Implementing a wastewater management plan, using proper filtration and disposal methods to avoid contamination

Ignoring wastewater risks if the site is not near water bodies

Storing wastewater in large containers on-site without treatment

Question 3: How should an HSE Specialist address energy efficiency improvements in sustainability reporting?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By only mentioning energy consumption without detail

By reporting on energy consumption reductions and the use of renewable energy sources

By including energy efficiency initiatives without tracking their impact

By focusing on project timelines rather than energy usage

Question 4: In the context of construction incidents, what is a "root cause" and why is it important to identify it?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

The immediate cause of the incident, such as a broken tool or equipment failure

The secondary cause of the incident that occurred after the primary cause

The fundamental reason for the occurrence of an incident, often involving processes, systems, or human factors

The result of the incident, such as injury or damage

Question 5: According to the Clean Water Act (CWA) in the U.S., what is a key responsibility of construction companies regarding stormwater runoff?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

To implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and control runoff

To monitor runoff only after significant rainfall events

To ignore runoff from construction sites if it's not visible

To allow runoff to flow freely into water bodies for natural filtration

Question 6: Why is waste management an important aspect of sustainability reporting in construction?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Waste management should be ignored unless it causes accidents

Waste management only focuses on financial savings

Effective waste management reduces the environmental footprint and ensures compliance with waste reduction goals

Waste management is irrelevant unless hazardous materials are involved