Work Health and Safety - Quiz 1

Explain what is meant by HAZARD.

Explain what is meant by RISK.

Prohibition signs are used to indicate something which you must not do.

What is the colour and shape of prohibition signs ?

• Colour - Red

  Shape - Square

• Colour - Blue

  Shape - Circle

• Colour - Red

  Shape - Circle

• Colour - Green

  Shape - Triangle

Mandatory signs are used to indicate actions which must be carried out.

What is the colour and shape of mandatory signs ?

• Colour - Blue

  Shape - Circle

• Colour - Red

  Shape - Triangle

• Colour - Green

  Shape - Square

• Colour - Green

  Shape - Circle

A third type of health and safety sign has a triangular shape and it is yellow. What is the name and purpose of this sign?

• Name: Warning Sign

  Use: Inform people of areas which are safe to use

• Name: Safe condition Sign

  Use: Warn users about potential hazards and risks

• Name: Safe Condition Sign

  Use: Inform people of areas which are safe to use

• Name: Warning Sign

  Use: Indicates danger, warns users about potential hazards and risks

A fourth type of safety sign is green in colour, rectangular or square in shape and uses a pictogram to communicate the message. What is the name and purpose of this sign?

• Name: Warning Sign

  Use: Warns about dangers

• Name: Safe Condition Sign

  Use: indicates escape routes, emergency exits, first aid equipment, emergency showers and the like

• Name: Safe Condition Sign

  Use: Warns about potential risks and hazards, which can harm users

• Name: Warning Sign

  Use: indicates escape routes, emergency exits, first aid equipment, emergency showers and the like

List and describe 3 common Hazard and Safety sign