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

• Any fires except class F

• carbon dioxide

• Class A fires (wood, paper, cloth)

• foam

• Class B fires (flammable liquids)

• dry powder

• Class F fires (cooking oils and fats)

• wet chemical

• Class E fires (electrical equipment)

• 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

• Adhere to safety procedures

• Prevent risks to health

• Provide safe equiptment to use

• Report any risks/hazards

• Provide PPE

• Ensure safe working practices are set up and followed

• Keep the workplace safe

• Provide first aid facilities

• Attend health and safety training

• Maintain tools and equiptment

• Always wear PPE provided

• Follow health and safety instructions

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Risks

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(b) Hazards

• Toxic exposure

• Fire

• contamination

• Burn

• animal

• Electric shock

• scissors

• Chemical exposure

• Scratch

• Structural collapse

• Fall

• Noise pollution

• Bite

• Extreme temperatures

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

• Information signs

• Giving information on first aid location

• Mandatory signs

• Indicate actions that must be taken

• Prohibition signs

• Indicate actions that are not allowed

• Warning sign

• Provide information or guidance

• First aid 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.