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Test - Construction Sites Module.
D11ING - 2026 01
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01. Pursuant to Art. 89 of Legislative Decree 81/08, which of the following works DOES NOT fall under the definition of a temporary or mobile construction site?
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A. Construction, maintenance, repair, and demolition works of fixed structures, made of reinforced concrete or masonry.
B. Prospecting, extraction, and exploitation of mineral substances (extractive industries / mining activities).
C. Excavation, assembly, and dismantling of prefabricated components.
02. Which of the following documents is drafted by the employer of each executing company?
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A. Safety and Coordination Plan (PSC - Piano di Sicurezza e Coordinamento).
B. File of the Work (Fascicolo dell'Opera).
C. Preliminary Notification (Notifica preliminare).
D. Operational Safety Plan (POS - Piano Operativo di Sicurezza)
03. In which case, pursuant to Art. 90, is the Client / Project Promoter obliged to appoint a Coordinator for the Design Phase (CSP - Coordinatore per la Progettazione)?
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A. In all construction sites where the presence of multiple executing companies is expected, even if not simultaneously.
B. Only in construction sites with a presumed scale exceeding 200 man-days.
C. Only when the works exceed 30 days in duration and employ more than 10 workers.
04. Do the employer, executives/managers, and supervisors bear civil and criminal liability if they fail to comply with safety regulations?
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A. Yes, they bear full personal and direct criminal and civil liability within their respective spheres of competence.
B. No, liability rests entirely and exclusively on the legal representative of the ultimate parent company.
C. No, they only incur administrative financial penalties, as safety liability is purely corporate.
05. Within the context of Title IV, what is the fundamental distinction between the Employer of a main contractor (impresa affidataria) and that of an executing company (impresa esecutrice)?
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A. The main contractor receives the contract directly from the client and executes the works or subcontracts them; the executing company physically carries out the works (including under a subcontract) using its own workers.
B. The main contractor deals exclusively with structural works, while the executing company manages systems, utilities, and finishes.
C. There is no regulatory difference, as both figures share exactly the same criminal penalties and the same hierarchical level.
06. What specific obligation of supervision and coordination falls upon the Employer of the MAIN CONTRACTOR (impresa affidataria) pursuant to Art. 97?
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A. They must draft the Safety and Coordination Plan (PSC), substituting for the client.
B. They must verify the safety conditions of the assigned tasks and ensure that the Operational Safety Plans (POS) of the subcontracting companies are consistent and compliant with their own plan.
C. They must conduct periodic medical examinations for all self-employed workers operating on the construction site.
07. Training that must be undertaken by the employer:
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A. None.
B. It must only be carried out by employers who physically operate on the construction site.
C. It requires a five-year mandatory refresher update.
08. Can the Employer of the main contractor or the executing company be criminally sanctioned if they fail to provide workers with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) specified in the PSC and POS?
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A. Yes, the failure to supply PPE and the failure to supervise its use constitute a misdemeanor offense (reato di natura contravvenzionale) directly attributable to the Employer.
B. No, the responsibility for purchasing and ensuring the correct use of PPE falls exclusively on the Coordinator for the Execution Phase (CSE).
C. No, on a construction site, the responsibility for PPE is entirely delegated to the individual self-employed workers present.
09. What is meant by the "verification of technical and professional suitability" that the Employer of the main contractor must perform regarding subcontractors?
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A. The exclusive audit of financial statements and the financial solvency of the subcontracting company.
B. The acquisition of the DURC (Single Insurance Contribution Payment Certificate), the certificate of registration with the Chamber of Commerce, the DVR (Risk Assessment Document), and a declaration concerning workforce size, as provided for by Annex XVII.
C. The issuance of an internal qualification license signed jointly with the Workers' Health and Safety Representative (RLS).
10. In the presence of a Safety and Coordination Plan (PSC) drafted by the coordinator, how must the Employer of the executing company act?
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A. Ignore it if they already possess their own updated corporate Risk Assessment Document (DVR).
B. They are obliged to implement its provisions, and their POS must be considered as a complementary, detailed plan to the PSC itself.
C. They must request a formal amendment directly from the Labor Inspectorate (Ispettorato del Lavoro) before entering the construction site.
11. If a Safety and Coordination Plan (PSC) has been drawn up by the coordinator, how should the employer of the contractor proceed?
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A. They may disregard it if they already have their own up-to-date company Risk Assessment Document (DVR).
B. They are obliged to incorporate its guidelines, and their Site Operations Plan (POS) must be regarded as a detailed supplementary plan to the PSC itself.
C. They must request a formal amendment directly from the Labour Inspectorate before entering the construction site.
12. According to Article 89 of Legislative Decree 81/08, who is defined as the ‘contracting company’?
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A. The company holding the works contract.
B. The Safety Coordinator during the execution phase
C. Any company that physically carries out the works.
13. Which of the following is a mandatory component of the Operational Safety Plan (POS)?
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A. An assessment of the risks to which the company’s workers are exposed.
B. A calculation of the safety costs for the entire contract.
C. Workers’ holiday rota.
14. The POS (Operational Safety Plan) must be drawn up by:
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A. Every contractor operating on the construction site..
B. Exclusively by the site coordinator..
C. Only by the client in the case of public works..
15. Which PPE must be worn near the edge of excavations and whilst stripping formwork?
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A. Safety footwear only.
B. A safety helmet.
C. Gloves to protect against chemical hazards.
16. Manual handling of loads (MMC) primarily exposes workers to the risk of:
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A. Electrocution.
B. Lower back injuries.
C. Inhalation of toxic vapours.
17. The ‘Preliminary Notification’ (Art. 99) must be submitted to:
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A. The Local Health Authority (ASL) and the relevant Regional Labour Office.
B. The Fire Brigade only.
C. The local council exclusively.
18. What does the acronym CSE stand for?
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A. The Electricians’ Foreman.
B. The Safety Coordinator during the execution phase.
C. The External Safety Consultant.
19. The PiMUS document concerns:
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A. Safety in road works.
B. The erection, use and dismantling of metal scaffolding.
C. Fire prevention in prefabricated buildings.
20. Where should the first-aid kit be kept?
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A. Off-site, in a chemist’s.
B. On-site, clearly marked and easily accessible.
C. Locked in the owner’s car.
21. Safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals must be:
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A. Available and kept on site.
B. Kept only at the company’s premises.
C. Sent only to the nearest hospital.
22. The works schedule is a mandatory annex to the:
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A. Safety and Coordination Plan (PSC).
B. Attendance register.
C. Sent only to the nearest hospital.
23. To limit exposure to free crystalline silica whilst cutting concrete, one must:
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A. Not wear any respiratory protection.
B. Use dust suppression systems (e.g. water) and suitable PPE.
C. Work only in enclosed, unventilated areas.
24. Annex XIII of Legislative Decree 81/08 sets out the minimum requirements for:
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A. Workplaces on construction sites, such as changing rooms and toilet facilities.
B. Criminal penalties for a lack of coordination between contractors.
C. The structural design of reinforced concrete works.
25. What is the employer’s obligation regarding the use of equipment and machinery (Art. 71)?
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A. To ensure that workers are adequately informed, educated and trained in their correct use.
B. To allow the use of machinery by anyone with at least 10 years’ experience.
C. To provide operating instructions only in the event of a breakdown.
26. Who is responsible for constantly checking that all staff are using the prescribed PPE (Art. 77)?
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A. Exclusively the site coordinator (CSE).
B. The employer and their supervisors.
C. External supervisory bodies during inspections.
27. Where noise exposure exceeds 85 dB(A), what action must the employer take?
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A. None, if the worker states that they are not bothered by it.
B. Reduce working hours to a total of 4 hours.
C. Provide PPE (hearing protectors) and ensure they are worn.
28. With regard to the machinery and equipment provided, the employer must ensure:
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A. That they are always brand new (no more than 12 months old).
B. That they are kept in good condition and undergo regular maintenance and inspections.
C. That safety devices are removed to speed up production.
29. Where work is subcontracted, the employer of the contracting company must:
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A. Take no interest in the safety of subcontractors.
B. Check that the subcontractor’s Health and Safety Plan (POS) is consistent with their own.
C. Draw up the Health and Safety Plan (POS) on behalf of the subcontractor.
30. Manual handling of loads: what must the employer do for staff carrying out such prolonged operations?
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A. Provide salt supplements every hour.
B. Ensure that staff are rotated frequently.
C. Increase the speed of work to reduce exposure time.
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