Health & Safety L2 Initial Assessment

Which is the correct definition for the term hazard?

• An object that could cause harm

• The likelihood/seriousness of harm caused

• A process evaluating risks

• A document outlining rules to follow by law

Which is the correct definition for the term risk?

• An object that could cause harm

• The likelihood/seriousness of harm caused

• A process evaluating risks

• A document outlining rules to follow by law

Tick ALL that apply.

What responsibilities does your employer have to provide for their employee?

• Training

• Toilets

• Friendly manner

• Risk assessments

Tick ALL that apply.

What responsibilities does the employee have in a workplace?

• Using equipment correctly

• Reporting damages, faults or accidents

• Own health and safety

• Wearing personal protective equipment

How would you treat a burn wound immediately after it occurred?

• Call 999 immediately

• I wouldn't, it will heal itself

• Cold water

• Burn cream

You enter your workplace to find someone lay on the floor. What is the first thing you do?

• Call 999

• Evaluate your own safety

• Run over, check their breathing

• Shout at them to get up

In a fire, who can attempt to put it out?

• Firefighters only

• Owner of the building

• Anyone with knowledge/training of fire extinguishers

• Anyone

Which of the following techniques should be used for safe manual handling?

• Knees straight, keep load close to body

• Knees bent, keep load close to body

• Knees bent, keep load away from body

• Knees straight, keep load away from body

When should a mechanical aid be used during manual handling in the workplace?

• When the activity is towards the end of the day

• When the activity needs to be done quickly

• When the load is too heavy to be lifted

• When the handler is tired

An employee suffered an injury using a piece of equipment in the workplace. After the injury has been dealt with, what is the first action that should be taken?

• Refill the first aid kit

• Complete a risk assessment

• Ensure staff are retrained

• Complete an accident form