risk assessments

According to the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999, what is one of the key duties of employers in the workplace?

• To provide necessary information, instruction, training, and supervision

• To follow safe working practices

• To report any hazards or concerns

• To cooperate with the employer

What is a duty of employees under the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999?

• To assess and manage risks

• To ensure the health and safety of their employees

• To follow safe working practices

• To provide necessary information

Who else, besides employers and employees, has responsibilities in the workplace according to the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999?

• Only the employers

• Only the employees

• Contractors or visitors

• No one else

Why is risk assessment important in health and safety management?

• A. It helps organizations ignore risks.

• B. It allows organizations to understand and prioritize risks.

• C. It increases the number of accidents.

• D. It reduces the need for safety measures.

What is one of the benefits of conducting risk assessments?

• A. It helps organizations create more hazards.

• B. It allows organizations to address potential sources of harm proactively.

• C. It increases the likelihood of accidents.

• D. It reduces the need for health and safety measures.

What is the first step in the Health and Safety Executive's 5 Steps to Risk Assessment?

• Assessing the risks associated with hazards

• Identifying hazards

• Controlling the risks by implementing suitable measures

• Recording the findings of the assessment

What is the purpose of recording the findings of the assessment?

• To identify hazards

• To ensure risks are properly identified, evaluated, and managed

• To implement suitable measures

• To review and update the controls as necessary

Why is it important to securely store hazardous substances or materials in a health or science environment?

• To make them easily accessible

• To prevent theft

• To prevent potential harm and ensure safety

• To save storage space

Which technique is mentioned as a proper lifting method to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries?

• Bending the knees and keeping the back straight

• Twisting the back while lifting

• Lifting with one hand

• Holding the object far from the body

What type of injuries can be significantly reduced by using proper lifting techniques?

• Musculoskeletal injuries

• Respiratory injuries

• Skin injuries

• Eye injuries