S3 Health & Safety

The training provided when an employee starts a new job is called...?

• Introduction Training

• New Start Training

• HR Training

• Induction Training

Which department that would normally carry out Induction Training>

• Human Resources (HR)

• Finance

• Operations

• Marketing

Which of the following could be classed as hazards in the workplace?

• Slips/trips

• Poor lifting or handling of objects

• Items falling from high shelves

• All of the above

What could happen from the following hazard?

"Trailing cables"

• The employee could get sore eyes

• The employee could get a sore head

• The employee could trip over them and hurt themselves

• A fire could start

How could you prevent the following hazard?

"Liquids near computers"

• Put a lid on the drink

• Not allow drinks/liquids near the computer

• Be careful not to spill anything

• Have paper towels in case there is a spillage

Which of the following pieces of information would an Accident Report Form include?

• The date that the incident happened.

• The salary of the employee who had the incident

• The address of the employee who had the incident

• All of the above

In the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) the EMPLOYER must...

• Use the correct safety equipment that has been provided

• Provide staff with training and safety information.

• Co-operate with the employer to make sure they follow all of the rules

In the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) the EMPLOYEE must...

• Use the correct safety equipment that has been provided

• Provide staff with training and safety information.

• Compile a Health and Safety Policy for employees to follow.

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 includes which of these key points?

• Employers must provides breaks for all employees

• Employers must provide suitable safety equipment for all employees

• A first aider should be appointed (one for 50-100 employees).

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 includes which of these key points?

• Employers must provides breaks for all employees

• Complete an accident report form for any accidents in the workplace

• Employers must arrange eye tests for employees if required