Flashcard for NEC

Front

If your employer is found guilty of a breach of health and safety law, it’s unlikely to make any difference to their reputation.

Back

False

Front

What is a hazard?

Back

Something with the potential to cause harm

Front

How many people were killed at work in 2023/24?

Back

138

Front

What services do SSG offer? Options: HR training and consultancy, H&S training and consultancy, E-learning, ISO consultancy, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Which section of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 refers to general duties of employees at work?

Back

7

Front

Under LOLER 1998, how frequently must a lifting accessory (e.g. slings, shackles) used for lifting people be thoroughly examined by a competent person?

Back

Every 6 months

Front

In a noisy workshop you have a machine running at 80dB - if you add a second machine at 80dB and stand between them what would the noise level be?

Back

83dB

Front

Which one of the following can lead to a prosecution under section 33(1), (k), (l) or (m) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
Options:
Failing to provide a truthful statement to a Health and Safety Executive Inspector
Failing to update the contractor all risk insurance policy
Failing to engage with workers concerning their health and safety
Failing to set up a health and safety committee when requested by two or more people.

Back

Failing to provide a truthful statement to a Health and Safety Executive Inspector

Front

Which of the following are RIDDOR reportable?
Options:
Fracture of a metatarsal,
Nine days off with stress,
Customer slips on a wet floor and gets taken to hospital for treatment,
Measles, if you're working on an oil rig

Back

Fracture of a metatarsal

Front

At what wind speed must you stop using a mobile tower? Options: 5mph, 12mph, 17mph, 47mph

Back

17mph