NPOSD QUIZ WK#4

What is the most important reason why all accidents should be investigated and recorded?

• Comply with health and safety law

• Satisfy the enforcement officer

• Prevent similar accidents in the future

• Something to read as guidelines

Who has responsibility for health and safety at your workplace?

• The client and main contractor only

• Self-employed contractors only and employees

• Employers, employees and sub-contractors

• Everyone at your place of work no matter who employs them

What is a hazard?

• Anything with the potential to cause harm

• Where an accident is likely to cause harm

• The likelihood of something going wrong

• An accident waiting to happen

What is the correct procedure in case of a fire emergency?

• Use the elevator to evacuate the building

• Call a friend to inform them about the fire

• Follow designated escape routes and assemble at a safe location

• Stay in your workplace until help arrives

What is the purpose of conducting a risk assessment in the workplace?

• To identify potential hazards and assess their likelihood and severity

• To enforce strict regulations on employees

• To test emergency response plans

• To evaluate employee performance

What should you do if you encounter a person who is unconscious but still breathing?

• Provide CPR immediately

• Call emergency services and wait for professional assistance

• Try to wake the person up by shaking them

• Pour water on the person’s face to revive them

What is the purpose of safety training programs in the workplace?

• To ensure employees are aware of potential hazards and know how to mitigate them

• To create unnecessary panic among employees

• To increase employee workload

• To comply with legal requirements

What is the first thing you should do in case of a fire?

• Call 911

• Evacuate the building

• Use a fire extinguisher

• Check for trapped individuals

What color is typically used for indicating caution or warning?

• RED

• BLUE

• YELLOW

• GREEN

What should you do before using any power tool?

• Share it with your coworkers

• Test it on your hand

• Start using it immediately

• Read the instruction manual