What is an accident?
Health and Safety Accidents & injuries

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Huw Evans
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A controlled event
A planned event
An unforeseen event
A fortunate event
Answer explanation
An accident is an unforeseen event.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the Health and Safety Executive reports, what are the main causes of accidents on construction sites?
Chemical spills and leaks
Falling from ladders and scaffolds
Electrical malfunctions
Excessive noise and vibration
Answer explanation
The main cause of accidents on construction sites is falling from ladders and scaffolds.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the consequences of accidents for workers on construction sites?
All of the above
Industrial deafness and bone fractures
Respiratory illness and dermatitis
Loss of sensation in arms and fingers
Answer explanation
Accidents on construction sites can lead to various consequences, including industrial deafness, bone fractures, respiratory illness, dermatitis, and loss of sensation in arms and fingers. The correct choice is 'All of the above'.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can accidents cost employers?
All of the above
Increased insurance premiums and fines
Compensation claims and loss of production time
Damage to property and machinery
Answer explanation
Accidents can cost employers through increased insurance premiums, fines, compensation claims, loss of production time, and damage to property and machinery. All of the above choices are correct.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the legal requirement for reporting accidents in the workplace?
Report serious accidents to the Health and Safety Executive
Report all accidents to the Enforcing Authority
Report all accidents to the accident book
Report all accidents to the employer
Answer explanation
The legal requirement for reporting accidents in the workplace is to report serious accidents to the Health and Safety Executive.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should employees do to help prevent accidents?
Ignore hazardous situations
Keep the workplace untidy
Not follow training and instructions
Report hazardous situations and keep the workplace clean and tidy
Answer explanation
To prevent accidents, employees should report hazardous situations and keep the workplace clean and tidy.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a first aid kit in the workplace?
To treat minor injuries and conditions
To provide medication for employees
To store emergency supplies
To treat serious injuries and illnesses
Answer explanation
The purpose of a first aid kit in the workplace is to treat minor injuries and conditions.
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