The GREAT BIG Health and Safety Quiz of 2022

Which of these defines a risk?

• A risk is a hazardous thing.

• A risk is the likelihood that a hazard will cause harm and how serious the harm could be.

• A risk is a type of accident and can usually be avoided.

• A risk is a Brussel sprout covered in chocolate.

Which of these best defines a hazard?

• When Santa gets stuck in the fire place.

• Something that always hurts someone.

• Anything that has the potential to cause harm.

• Something that can hurt someone really seriously.

Risk assessments are required by law. True or False?

• True

• False

Self employed people don't need to do risk assessments. True or false?

• True

• False

Which piece of legislation sets out the duty to complete risk assessments?

• Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

• Regulation Of The Great Elf Disaster 1974.

• Health and Safety at Work Act.

• Risk Assessment rules and regulations.

In this situation, who should carry out risk assessments?

• Rudolph

• Santa

• Elves

• The Grinch

Answer explanation

Santa would be the employer! So he would be responsible for carrying out the risk assessment. Santa should identify sensible measures to control the risks in the workplace.

Who is responsible for first aid?

• Nobody

• Everyone

• Employers

• Teachers

Which of these is a step in writing a risk assessment?

• Identification of the hazard

• Identify Who Might Be Harmed

• Evaluate The Risks

• Recording Significant Findings

• All of them

•A member of staff received a complaint a month ago and this knocked their confidence in their ability to complete their job.

What consequences could there be for the business?

• Increased mental health concerns

• Increased recruitment

• Reduced staff morale

• All of them

What piece of legislation acts as the main one for all aspects of Health and Safety?

• COSHH Regulations

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

• PPE Regulations