Health and safety

What is a hazard

• How the person is harmed

• A potential source of harm

• The likelihood of someone getting hurt in the workplace

Answer explanation

A hazard is a potential source of harm. It refers to anything that has the potential to cause injury, illness, or damage to property or the environment.

Match the fire extinguisher to what its suitable for

• Class B fires (flammable liquids)

• carbon dioxide

• Class A fires (wood, paper, cloth)

• foam

• Class E fires (electrical equipment)

• dry powder

• Any fires except class F

• wet chemical

• Class F fires (cooking oils and fats)

• water

What is the first step in a risk assessment?

• Implementing control measures

• Identifying hazards

• Recording the findings

Answer explanation

The first step in a risk assessment is identifying hazards. This involves identifying potential sources of harm or danger.

What does a risk assessment help to determine?

• The likelihood of someone getting hurt in the workplace

• The number of hazards in the workplace

• The cost of safety equipment

Answer explanation

A risk assessment helps determine the likelihood of someone getting hurt in the workplace.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Employer responsibilities

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(b) Employee responsibilities

• Provide PPE

• Keep the workplace safe

• Follow health and safety instructions

• Report any risks/hazards

• Provide safe equiptment to use

• Attend health and safety training

• Prevent risks to health

• Always wear PPE provided

• Maintain tools and equiptment

• Provide first aid facilities

• Adhere to safety procedures

• Ensure safe working practices are set up and followed

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Risks

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(b) Hazards

• contamination

• animal

• Chemical exposure

• Fall

• Noise pollution

• Scratch

• Toxic exposure

• Fire

• Extreme temperatures

• Bite

• scissors

• Structural collapse

• Burn

• Electric shock

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

• A hazard is the potential to cause harm, while risk is the likelihood of that harm occurring

• A hazard is the likelihood of harm, while risk is the potential for that harm to occur

• There is no difference between a hazard and a risk

Answer explanation

A hazard is the potential to cause harm, while risk is the likelihood of that harm occurring

Match the following

• Indicate potential hazards or obstacles

• Prohibition signs

• Indicate actions that are not allowed

• Information signs

• Provide information or guidance

• First aid signs

• Giving information on first aid location

• Warning sign

• Indicate actions that must be taken

• Mandatory signs

Definition of Health and safety in the workplace

• Health and safety in the workplace refers to the atmosphere of the workplace

• Health and safety in the workplace refers to the number of breaks allowed

• Health and safety in the workplace refers to the measures put in place to ensure the protection of employees from work-related hazards.

• Health and safety in the workplace refers to all employees taking care of their own well being.

Answer explanation

Health and safety in the workplace refers to measures ensuring employee protection from work-related hazards.

What is the purpose of safety measures in the workplace?

• To ensure a pleasant working environment

• To prevent accidents and health problems related to work

• To increase productivity

Answer explanation

The purpose of safety measures in the workplace is to prevent accidents and health problems related to work.