Safe & Effective Initial Assessment

What is the meaning of the safety term ‘PPE’?

• Personal powered equipment

• Personal protective equipment

• Priority protective equipment

• Pre-prepared equipment

Before using a hand tool it is important to make sure that...

• It is safe to use

• It is the correct make

• It is the right colour

• It has not been used before

With reference to health and safety at work, employees are responsible for...

• The safety of the tools and equipment

• Their own safety

• Nothing at all

• The safety of themselves and others

As part of a risk assessment a hazard is...

• Something that could cause harm

• Something that will never exist at work

• The cost of repair to damaged equipment

• Something that could not cause harm

Why is it important to check the weight of an object before lifting?

• To check it is possible to lift it without harm

• To avoid prosecution by the local police

• To avoid prosecution by the Health & Safety Executive

• To check it is below 20kg in weight

Why should the discovery of a problem or incident at work be reported to a supervisor?

• To identify any poor working routines

• To maintain safety paperwork

• To take action to prevent similar accidents in the future

• To identify the person who caused the accident

Why is it important to use safe methods when disposing of hazardous waste?

• So that it can be reused organically

• To avoid harm to the environment

• To keep disposal companies in business

• To make sure only the environment is harmed

What is the main reason for keeping the workplace tidy?

• To help equipment run properly

• To prevent injuries happening

• To save money

• To increase morale