Intro to Health and Safety 6219

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the construction industry?

• Safety helmet

• First aid kit

• Warning sign

• Fire extinguisher

Open Ended

Why is health and safety important in the construction industry?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a main aim of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)?

• To safeguard the health, safety and welfare of people at work

• To increase company profits

• To reduce working hours

• To promote international trade

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of a HSE Inspector? Select all that apply.

• Providing advice and guidance

• Carrying out targeted inspections

• Managing company finances

• Taking enforcement action

Fill in the Blanks

PUWER requires that equipment provided for use at work is suitable for the intended

and safe for use.

Open Ended

Explain the importance of using symbols and colors in safety signs in the workplace.

Multiple Choice

Which type of safety sign is used to indicate actions that must be obeyed, and what is its typical shape and color?

• Mandatory sign, round shape, blue background with white symbol

• Warning sign, triangular shape, yellow background with black symbol

• Prohibition sign, round shape, red border with white background

• Information sign, rectangular shape, green background with white symbol

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of prohibition signs?

• Round shape

• Red border with a red crossbar

• White background

• Green background

Fill in the Blanks

These signs are

in shape with a yellow background, black border, and black symbol.

Multiple Choice

Which type of safety sign provides information about safe conditions and is typically rectangular with a green background and white symbol?

• Mandatory sign

• Warning sign

• Prohibition sign

• Information sign

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between a hazard and a risk?

• A hazard is a potential source of harm, while a risk is the possibility of something bad happening due to the hazard.

• A hazard is the likelihood of an accident, while a risk is the consequence of an accident.

• A hazard is a type of accident, while a risk is the chance of avoiding it.

• A hazard is a law, while a risk is a regulation.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are steps involved in conducting a risk assessment?

• Look for hazards

• Evaluate the risks and take action

• Record your findings

• Ignore minor risks

Open Ended

Explain how risk assessment helps in preventing workplace accidents.

Fill in the Blanks

The value of likelihood '5' in risk assessment represents

Multiple Choice

What does COSHH require employers to do in the workplace?

• Control exposure to hazardous substances

• Provide first aid training

• Ensure all lifting equipment is tested

• Monitor employee attendance

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome from this health and safety session?

• Know the health & safety legislations that apply to the construction industry

• Know how to spot and respond to hazardous situations

• Know the importance of health and safety within the construction industry

• Know how to operate heavy machinery

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's session, what is one key reason why health and safety are important in the construction industry?