Safe working practices - Policies Quiz

Which one of the following is an employee's responsibility under COSHH?

• Report all accidents in the workplace.

• Check the temperature of equipment before use.

• Know how to store, use, handle and dispose of substances.

• Follow safety instructions when using equipment.

Which one of the following best describes a workplace accident procedure?

• Offer a cup of tea, get assistance and record in the accident book.

• Report to the relevant person and record in the accident book.

• Tell a colleague, call a doctor and record in the accident book.

• Call the emergency services and record in the accident book.

An obstruction is a:

• Safety measure

• Control measure

• Risk

• Hazard

Who is responsible for reporting potential hazards in the salon or barbershop?

• Senior staff members

• Clients

• Everyone

• Junior staff members

Which one of the following is an employee's responsibility under Manual Handling Regulations?

• Follow training provided when lifting stock.

• Follow safety instructions when using equipment.

• Wear PPE when working with chemicals.

• Report accidents and injuries.

Which one of the following is the most suitable fire extinguisher for a fire in a paper bin?

• Foam

• Water

• Carbon dioxide

• Powder

Which one of the following best describes an employer's responsibility according to the Electricity at Work Regulations?

• Reduce the risk of injury for any tasks undertaken.

• Provide secure storage for equipment.

• Keep safe and secure data records.

• Keep a safety record of any repairs.

Which one of the following is the most suitable firefighting equipment for an electrical fire?

• Fire blanket

• Foam extinguisher

• Carbon dioxide extinguisher

• Water extinguisher

Which one of the following is a hazard?

• A broken chair

• Client tripping over a cable

• An electric shock

• Client slipping on a wet floor

Which one of the following is an employer's responsibility under RIDDOR?

• Report a work-related, major injury to environmental health.

• Assess the risk to health from hazardous products.

• Provide training on manual handling.

• Provide correct storage for client data.