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 A fires (wood, paper, cloth)

• wet chemical

• Class F fires (cooking oils and fats)

• water

• Class B fires (flammable liquids)

• dry powder

• Any fires except class F

• foam

• Class E fires (electrical equipment)

• carbon dioxide

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

• Maintain tools and equiptment

• Provide PPE

• Provide first aid facilities

• Follow health and safety instructions

• Report any risks/hazards

• Provide safe equiptment to use

• Ensure safe working practices are set up and followed

• Always wear PPE provided

• Keep the workplace safe

• Attend health and safety training

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Risks

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(b) Hazards

• Fire

• Electric shock

• Structural collapse

• Fall

• Burn

• scissors

• Extreme temperatures

• Noise pollution

• Scratch

• Toxic exposure

• contamination

• Bite

• animal

• Chemical exposure

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

• Indicate actions that must be taken

• Warning sign

• Provide information or guidance

• First aid signs

• Giving information on first aid location

• 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.