Accident investigation is necessary for?

• Recording and reporting an accident

• Making a rapid conclusion about the causes of the accident

• Defending the company against the HSE

• Identifying and evaluating indirect and underlying causes

What does the acronym RIDDOR stand for

• Reporting Injuries Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995)

• Reduction of Injuries Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995)

• Reaction to Injuries Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995).

• Respond to Injuries Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (1995)

1. Who enforces the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

• The courts

• The HSE

• The court and the HSE

• The employee

What is the purpose of a 'Health and Safety Policy'?

• It provides health and safety information to employees

• It tells employers what health and safety measures to put into place

• It tells the HSE what safety measures the company must have in place

• It is an insurance document that has to be displayed in the workplace

What is the function of a 'safety rep' within a company?

• he or she will represent the HSE on health and safety matters

• he or she will represent the employer on health and safety matters

• he or she will represent the employees on health and safety matters

• he or she will represent the trades union on health and safety matters

Some companies may have a 'safety committee'. How many employees (minimum) would 'normally' be employed in a company before a safety committee is set up?

• 50

• 100

• 20

• 10

Slips, trips and falls are described as:

• Falls from one level to another

• Falls into a depth

• Falls into a hole

• falls on the same level

What provides safety information about a product?

• Manufacturer's specification

• Industry regulation

• Government guidelines

• Operating procedures

Who is responsible for health and safety in workplace?

• All staff

• First aid trained staff

• Designated office workers

• Managing director

What is most likely to cause an electrical injury in workplace?

• Overloaded protection

• Frayed wiring

• Use of circuit breakers

• Insulated wall cavities