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Why should a serious accident be reported to the enforcing authority?

• A: It helps the site find out what caused it

• B: It is a legal requirement

• C: So that the site manager can see who is to blame

• D: So that the company will be held responsible

Under RIDDOR, which one of the following must be reported to the enforcing authority?

• A: Accidents where the injured person wishes to make a claim

• B: Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes

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

• D: All accidents causing any injury

Which one of the following has the power to examine an accident record?

• A: An HSE inspector

• B: An insurance company

• C: A doctor

• D: A workmate

Which of the following should be recorded in the accident book following an accident?

• A: The date and time the accident occurred

• B: Your date of birth

• C: The weather conditions

• D: Your National Insurance Number

What is the most important item of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working on or near a highway?

• A: Safety footwear

• B: Waterproof clothing

• C: Hard hat

• D: High visibility vest

If you are drilling into concrete with a masonry drill, in which one of the following circumstances will you need to wear eye protection?

• A: Always

• B: Only when drilling overhead

• C: Only if the drill is bigger than 10mm

• D: Not if drilling into the floor

When must you wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) provided by your employer?

• A: As instructed by your employer

• B: Only if it fits

• C: When you want to

• D: Only when you need to

When MUST an employer provide their employees with personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• A: When they may be exposed to a risk to their health & safety which cannot be controlled another way

• B: Twice a year

• C: If the client or main contractor specifies it in the contract

• D: Every 5 years

When an employee has been issued with eye protection, what are their duties under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations?

• A: To ensure that they are the right type of protector

• B: Not to loan the equipment to other operatives

• C: To use the protection in accordance with training and instruction

• D: To pay for replacement of lost eye protection

Which of the following statements is TRUE when an employer issues personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• A: The employer can charge you for the full cost of it

• B: The employer cannot charge you for it

• C: The employer can charge you for up to half the cost of it

• D: The employer can only charge you for it if you lose or damage it