H&S Practice Test

Which action is recommended when a fire alarm is heard in the workplace?

• Act immediately and leave the building by the nearest exit

• Locate the fire and tackle it with a fire extinguisher.

• Stay calm and leave the building by the nearest lift.

• Collect all personal belongings before leaving the building.

Which of the following fire extinguishers would be used in an environment containing flammable gases?

• Powder

• Water

• Wet chemical.

• Carbon dioxide

Which one of the following is the most important action to take when manual handling to ensure the safety of others?

• Put up warning signs

• Keep objects out of reach.

• Risk assess the area

• Ensure the alarm sounds.

Which of the following is the standard treatment for burns?

• Cool the burn quickly, do not apply a burns dressing

• Cool for up to 5 minutes in cold water, apply antiseptic cream and a burns dressing.

• Cool the burn with an ice pack for 10 minutes, burst any blisters, apply a burns dressing

• Cool for up to 10 minutes in cold water, do not burst any blisters, apply a burns dressing

Which of the following is the correct prioritisation of immediate first aid activities?

• Danger, response, airway, breathing, circulation.

• Danger, airway, response, breathing, circulation.

• Danger, breathing, airway, response, circulation

• Danger, response, breathing, airway, circulation.

Which of the following is a minimum requirement for first aid at work?

• An appointed employee to take charge of first aid arrangements.

• An appointed manager who trains all employees on first aid.

• An appointed employee to take charge of stocking the first aid kit

• An appointed manager to write the company risk assessments.

Why does a separate plan for first aid emergencies need to be created for lone workers?

• Because lone workers will encounter more emergencies.

• Because lone workers always have access to a mobile phone

• Because lone workers will have a different skillset to other workers

• Because it is more difficult to raise the alarm for lone workers.

Which of the following describes how to determine who is at risk of potential hazards?

• Identify the most common risks and specify those who could be harmed

• Outline all possible accidents and those who could be involved

• Check with human resources and get a list of all employees.

• Conduct a risk assessment for every individual employee.

Which of the following is most likely to be a potential health and safety hazard to visitors in a workplace?

• Not being signed in

• Low noises in the vicinity.

• Areas that are fenced off

• Not having public toilets.

Which of the following best describes sensible risk management?

• Ensuring that workers and the public are properly protected.

• Reducing protection of people from risks that cause real harm

• Scaring people by exaggerating or publicising risks.

• Creating a totally risk free environment.