Engineering's safety's

What should you ensure if you suffer an injury

through a manual handling operation?

• You get paid for the job

• The injury is recorded

• You get help and carry on working

• You take time off work

Why should a serious accident be reported to the

enforcing authority?

• It helps the site find out what caused it

• It is a legal requirement

• So that the site manager can see who is to

  blame

• So that the company will be held responsible

What immediate action should you take if you suffer

an injury through carrying a load?

• Advise your doctor of your injury

• Tell your supervisor or employer

• Tell your working companion

• Carry on working as best you can

Under RIDDOR, which one of the following must be

reported to the enforcing authority?

• Accidents where the injured person wishes to

  make a claim

• Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or

  toes

• All ‘near misses’ even if no one is hurt

• All accidents causing any injury

Which one of the following has the power to

examine an accident record?

• An HSE inspector

• An insurance company

• A doctor

• A workmate

Which of the following should be recorded in the

accident book following an accident?

• The date and time the accident occurred

• Your date of birth

• The weather conditions

• Your National Insurance Number

Which one of the following accounts for most

accidents each year on construction sites?

• Strikes by moving vehicles

• Electrocution

• Trench collapses

• Slips, trips and falls