Revision Task 2

What is the primary purpose of health and safety regulations in engineering?

• To increase production efficiency

• To protect the environment

• To ensure the safety of workers and the public

• To reduce material costs

Which organization is responsible for setting health and safety standards in the UK?

• The United Nations

• The European Union

• The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• The World Health Organization (WHO)

What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of health and safety?

• Personal Protection Evaluation

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Public Protection Evaluation

• Public Protective Equipment

What should engineers do if they encounter a hazardous situation in the workplace?

• Ignore it and continue working

• Report it to a supervisor or the appropriate authority

• Try to solve the problem on their own

• Leave the workplace immediately

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of risk assessment in engineering?

• Identify hazards

• Evaluate the risks

• Ignore minor risks

• Control the risks

In the context of health and safety, what is the hierarchy of control measures?

• Eliminate, reduce, isolate, control, PPE

• PPE, control, isolate, eliminate, reduce

• Reduce, control, eliminate, isolate, PPE

• Control, PPE, reduce, isolate, eliminate

When should an engineering workplace conduct safety inductions for new employees?

• After an accident occurs

• On an annual basis

• Before employees start work and as needed

• During lunch breaks

What is the role of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in engineering health and safety?

• Providing employee contact information

• Identifying hazardous chemicals and their properties

• Offering detailed equipment schematics

• Describing company policies and procedures

What is the minimum legal age for employment in hazardous occupations in the UK?

• 14

• 16

• 18

• 21

When should a safety harness be used in elevated work situations?

• Only during scheduled inspections

• Always when working at heights

• Only when a supervisor is present

• Only when working over 10 meters