WEW - Health and Safety

What does HASAW stand for?

• Health And Security At Work

• Health And Safety Advisory Work

• Health And Safety At Work

• Health And Safety Advisor Workshop

In terms of the risk assessment process, what is a hazard?

• Someone who acts dangerously

• Something with the potential to cause harm

• A reportable offence

• A bare electrical cable

In terms of the risk assessment process, what is a risk?

• The chance of someone hurting themselves

• The chances of hazards causing damage to property

• A sharp blade being left uncovered

• The likelihood of harm being caused by a hazard

What does RIDDOR stand for?

• Reporting of Insects, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

• Recording of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

• Reporting of Injustices, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

What is the decibel limit above which hearing protection must be used?

• 90dB

• 70dB

• 85dB

• 150dB

How are risks usually assessed and recorded in a risk assessment?

• Scoring on number of reported incidents

• Scoring on number of existing occurrences

• Scoring on likelihood and severity

• Scoring on historical evidence

What is the term used to detail how risks can be reduced?

• Creative Measures

• Control Measures

• Control Mitigation

• Capital Measures

Who should have access to risk assessments?

• Only staff carrying out dangerous work

• Only managers

• All staff should have access to risk assessments

• Only office based staff

Which government department should serious incidents be reported to?

• Health Care Services

• Health and Safety Executive

• Safety Association

• National Health Service

Which of the following is a reason for reporting incidents?

• Informs future policy to make working conditions safer

• Keeps manufacturers up to date with accidents

• Helps secure funding for safety equipment

• Makes sure you don't get fined