Health and Safety

Which of the following is the most important reason for including health and safety training in new staff inductions

• To reduce equipment damage in the workplace

• To follow the workplace procedures.

• To prevent accidents in the workplace

• To ensure all staff have the same opportunity

Which one of the following statements best explains the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• It places a duty on all employees to ensure all members of the general public are safe from harm.

• It secures the health and safety of employees when working with the general public and other companies

• It places a duty on employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all their employees at work.

• It secures health and safety for the general public after working hours.

Who is responsible for the management of fires in the workplace

• Only the nominated fire officer(s) can use the fire extinguishers to tackle a fire

• Employees that are trained to identify the extinguisher to use for different classes of fire.

• Only employees that have undergone manual handling training can operate a fire extinguisher.

• A fire can be tackled by an employee or employer who has a health and safety role.

Which of the following are the main powers of health and safety enforcement officers?

• Inspection investigation and guidance

• Prohibition and immediate prosecution.

• Inspection and providing on the spot fines.

• Investigation and providing risk assessments.

What is the minimum number of employees in an organisation that requires risk assessments to be recorded?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 10

What is the best way of dealing with a hazard to ensure others are not put at risk?

• Remove it immediately.

• Inform the line manager

• Place a barrier around it.

• Display a warning or notice sign.

Which one of the following processes is first in the hierarchy of risk control?

• Elimination

• Safe working procedures

• Training instruction and supervision.

• Substitution.

Which of the following is a minimum requirement for first aid at work?

• A fully stocked first aid kit.

• A DRABC activity prioritisation procedure.

• Two trained first aiders on site.

• A first aid at work certificate

Why is it important for a business to undertake a first aid needs assessment

• To reduce training costs incurred by first aid activities.

• To establish the correct level of first aid provision for the business.

• To notify the Health and Safety Officer of all potential first aid needs

• To identify materials, machinery and activities that could cause first aid incidents

Which one of the following best defines the term ‘risk’ in the context of risk assessment?

• An unsafe act or condition with exposure to danger.

• A threat with the potential to cause financial complications

• Any work activity that can be deemed as dangerous.

• A hazard that is likely to cause harm.