31/10/23 UK Health and Safety

What does COSHH stand for?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Control of Substances Harmful to Health

• Control of Substances Hazardous for Health

• Control of Substances Hazardous for Humans

Which legislation covers the safe use and handling of hazardous substances?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

• Environmental Protection Act

• Occupational Safety and Health Act

What does PUWER stand for?

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• Provision and Use of Work Environment Regulations

• Provision and Use of Workplace Equipment Regulations

• Protection and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

Which regulations cover the use of work equipment and machinery?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)

What does RIDDOR stand for?

• Regulations for Industrial Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Reporting

• Regulations for Injuries and Dangerous Occurrences Reporting

• Reporting of Industrial Diseases and Injuries Regulations

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

What is the purpose of engineering workshop signage?

• To provide entertainment during breaks.

• To confuse and mislead workers.

• To provide important information and instructions for safety, efficiency, and organisation.

• To serve as decorative elements in the workshop.

What colour is typically used for warning signs in an engineering workshop?

• Blue

• Yellow

• Red

• Green

What does the blue circle symbolise in engineering workshop signage?

• prohibited action or requirement

• optional action or requirement

• safety precaution

• mandatory action or requirement

What does the yellow triangle symbolise in engineering workshop signage?

• no entry

• safety or protection

• caution or warning

• proceed with caution

What does the red square symbolise in engineering workshop signage?

• first aid kit

• emergency exit

• fire extinguisher

• dangerous materials