Health and Safety

What does the term "risk" mean?

• A gamble that pays off

• The chance someone will be harmed by a hazard

• Avoiding danger

What is the best definition of the term "hazard"?

• Trailing wires

• A wet floor

• A spilt drink

• Anything which can cause harm

PPE stands for

Who is responsible for health and safety?

• Employers

• Employees

• Patients

• Visitors

Which of the following do you think is the most common type of accident at work?

• Infections

• Being hit by a moving object

• Handling, lifting and carrying

• Slips, trips and falls

Name 3 hazards that can be found on your ward

What does COSHH stand for?

• control of substances harmful and horrible

• control of sweets harmful and hazardous

• control of substances hazardous to health

• control of substances hateful and harmful