Health and Safety Quiz

What is the purpose of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?

• To increase the number of accidents in the construction industry

• To sell health and safety equipment to construction companies

• To reduce work-related death, injury, and ill health

• To provide free health and safety training to construction workers

What is a major injury according to RIDDOR?

• A headache

• A fracture (but not to a finger, thumb, or toes)

• A bruise

• A minor cut or burn

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

• To ignore safety regulations

• To reduce the use of personal protective equipment

• To identify potential hazards and prevent accidents

• To increase the likelihood of accidents

Why is good housekeeping important on construction sites?

• To create a messy work environment

• To increase hazards and risks

• To save time and effort

• To prevent accidents and injuries

What should be done if a hazardous substance is spilled on a construction site?

• It should be spread around to dilute it

• It should be ignored

• It should be left alone

• It should be mopped up and contained

Which of the following requires you to tell the HSE about any injuries or diseases?

• PUWER

• HASAWA

• COSHH

• RIDDOR

What is a prohibition notice?

• A local authority banning the use of a particular type of brick

• An instruction from the HSE to stop all work until a problem is dealt with

• A manufacturer’s announcement to stop all work using faulty equipment

• A site contractor’s decision not to use particular materials

Which of the following is considered a major injury?

• Bruising on the knee

• Cut

• Concussion

• Exposure to fumes

If there is an accident on a site who is likely to be the first to respond?

• HSE

• Paramedics

• Police

• First aider

Some substances are combustible. Which of the following are examples of combustible materials?

• Adhesives

• Paints

• Cleaning agents

• All of these