Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Practice Test

When moving plant or machinery around a site, what should the operator look out for?

1. Fellow workers taking breaks

2. Speed signs and speed humps

3. Personal belongings on the ground

4. Changing weather conditions

The correct answer is: Speed signs and speed humps

When moving plant or machinery around a construction site, the operator should pay close attention to speed signs and speed humps. These indicators are crucial for maintaining safe operation and ensuring that the machinery is being handled within appropriate speed limits. Speed signs help prevent dangerous situations that can arise from moving too quickly, which can lead to accidents involving other workers or damage to the site. Speed humps serve as a physical reminder to slow down and navigate obstacles safely, thereby reducing the risk of tipping or losing control of the equipment. In this context, while other factors such as the behavior of fellow workers, personal belongings on the ground, and changing weather conditions are important to be aware of, they do not have the same direct relevance to the safe operation of machinery as speed management does. Speed signs and humps specifically address the need for controlled movement and awareness of site regulations that are designed to protect the safety of everyone on site.