Health & Safety in The Workplace - Unit 101

Open Ended

How do you think the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 impacts the daily operations of a workplace?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for employers to provide a safe place of work for their employees?

• To comply with legal requirements and protect everyone's health and safety

• To increase company profits

• To reduce the number of employees

• To avoid paying taxes

Multiple Choice

According to the law, why is it important for employers to carry out risk assessments?

• To avoid responsibility for risks

• To identify and take action on risks to health and safety

• To increase company profits

• To train staff in customer service

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a responsibility of employees under health and safety law?

• Taking on board training and carrying out procedures safely

• Appointing a competent person to oversee health and safety

• Providing proper facilities like toilets and clean water

• Issuing improvement notices

Open Ended

Explain the difference between food safety and health and safety, and why both are important in a workplace.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following powers are given to Environmental Health Officers under the Food Safety Act 1990?

• Inspect food

• Issue improvement notices

• Confiscate unfit food

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Select all the consequences that a large business might face for health and safety or food hygiene offences.

• £10K to £10 million fines

• £10K to £3 million fines

• £200 to £450K fines

• £3K to £4 million fines

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a chemical hazard in the food industry?

• Salmonella in chicken

• Contamination from cleaning products such as bleach

• Damaged packaging, glass found in food

• Mould growth on bread

Open Ended

Explain why it is important for food handlers to report illnesses or contact with illnesses before working with food.

Multiple Select

Which of the following pieces of information are legally required to be on a food label according to the Food Labelling Regulations (2006)?

• List of ingredients in weight order

• Name of manufacturer

• Country of origin

• Method of storage

Open Ended

Discuss the impact of Natasha's Law on food labelling practices in the UK.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT covered under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 as shown in the diagram?

• Fire Safety

• Manual Handling Operations Act

• Food Labelling Regulations

• Child Protection Act

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a main health and safety issue in a kitchen and restaurant according to the Health and Safety at Work Act?

• Trips

• Slips

• Falls

• Noise

Open Ended

Based on the cartoon image of the kitchen and restaurant, describe at least two hazards you observe that could lead to accidents or injuries.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of substances hazardous to health?

• Chemicals

• Dusts

• Water

• Biological agents

Multiple Choice

What is one way to prevent exposure to hazardous substances at the source?

• Using solvent-based products instead of water-based

• Applying by spraying rather than by brush

• Using a vacuum cleaner rather than a brush

• Using a dry powder instead of a solid

Open Ended

Explain two ways the catering industry can minimize the risk of ill health from harmful substances, based on the COSHH guidelines.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does RIDDOR stand for?

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

• Reporting of Illnesses, Diseases and Dangerous Operations Regulations

• Reporting of Injuries, Disorders and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Operations Regulations

Open Ended

List three types of major injuries that must be reported under RIDDOR.

Multiple Choice

Manual handling includes which of the following activities?

• Pushing with hands or shoulders

• Carrying

• Lifting

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are two types of injuries that can result from incorrect manual handling?

• Sprains/strains and fractures

• Burns and cuts

• Allergic reactions and bruises

• Headaches and dizziness

Open Ended

Why is it important to report defective personal protective equipment immediately?

Open Ended

How do you think the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 impacts your daily experience in the workplace?

Multiple Choice

What are two key responsibilities of employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASWA)?

• Provide a safe place of work and provide safe equipment

• Allow flexible working hours and provide free meals

• Offer health insurance and gym memberships

• Organize social events and team-building activities