Health & Safety Recap

What does the 'E' stand for in HSE?

• Executive

• Elective

• Entity

• Electrical

What is the following statement describing?

"A careful examination of anything which may cause harm to people whilst working or during any other activities."

• Primary Survey

• Legislation

• Risk Assessment

• Personal Protective Equipment

If a workplace employs fewer than 5 people, does a risk assessment need to be carried out?

• No, only if the workplace employs 5 or more staff members.

• Yes, a risk assessment must also be recorded.

• Yes, a risk assessment must be carried out but it doesn't need recording.

• No, risk assessments aren't a legal requirement.

What is the third step when completing a risk assessment?

• Decide who may be harmed

• Record your findings and implement them

• Identify the hazards

• Evaluate the risk and decide on precautions

• Review and update the risk assessment

If the severity of the hazard is scored a 3, and the likelihood of the risk a 4, is the risk 'manageable', 'requires review' or 'unacceptable'?

• Manageable

• Requires Review

• Unacceptable

When carrying out safe manual handling, do the safe lifting capacity recommendations become heavier or lighter the further away from the body the load is held?

• Heavier

• Lighter

When preparing to carry out safe manual handling, which of these approaches would make the task safer?

(select all which apply)

• Dismantling the load into smaller pieces

• Asking for help

• Getting a lifting aid

• Pulling instead of pushing

Lifting loads with incorrect posture is more likely to cause which sort of injury to your intervertebral discs?

• Sprain

• Strain

• Herniation

• Crushing

What is the main piece of Health & Safety legislation in the UK? (Plus the year!)

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health legislation came into effect in which year?