Accidents and Emergencies Quiz

What is the first thing to do in case of an emergency on site?

• Wait for someone else to take action

• Dial 911 and ask for the required emergency service

• Raise the alarm on site

• Leave the injured person and run to safety

What should you do if there is a fire on site?

• Sound the alarm immediately and call 911

• Ignore the fire and continue working

• Evacuate the building only if the fire is big

• Try to put out the fire yourself

Who should administer first aid in the event of injury on site?

• The injured person themselves

• The designated first aider with a current 'first aid at work' certificate

• The supervisor

• Any colleague nearby

What should be done to treat minor cuts to prevent infection?

• Clean the area thoroughly and protect with a plaster or bandage

• Leave the cut open to let it heal naturally

• Apply pressure to stop bleeding

• Ignore the cut and continue working

How should injuries sustained by burns be treated immediately?

• Apply heat to the area to reduce pain

• Cool the area with cold running water for at least ten minutes, then clean and cover with a sterile dressing

• Ignore the burn and continue working

• Cover the area with a cloth and leave it

What should be done if loose material gets in the eyes?

• Rinse the eyes at an eyewash station or seek immediate medical treatment for serious situations

• Ignore the discomfort and continue working

• Rub the eyes to remove the material

• Cover the eyes and wait for the material to fall out naturally

Why is it important to report every accident or injury, no matter how minor?

• To avoid being questioned by the Health and Safety Executive

• To ensure proper treatment and documentation in case the injury becomes more serious

• To keep a record of incidents for personal use

• To avoid getting in trouble with the supervisor

What should be done if a small injury sustained on site becomes more serious?

• Ignore it and continue working

• Leave the site immediately without informing anyone

• Seek treatment from the first aider and report the situation to the supervisor

• Keep it to yourself and wait for it to heal

What is a witness statement?

• A statement made by the injured person

• A record of what you saw happen and could be viewed by the Health and Safety Executive if required

• A statement made by the first aider

• A statement made by the supervisor

What should be done if there is a gas leak on site?

• Ignore it and continue working

• Try to fix the leak yourself

• Evacuate the building only if the leak is big

• Raise the alarm on site and call 911