Workplace Safety Quiz

What must be worn when working with chemicals?

• Safety harness.

• Ear defenders.

• Latex gloves.

• Hard hat.

In which situation would inhalation protection be required?

• When working in a dusty environment.

• When working with heavy equipment.

• When working in a noisy environment.

• When working at heights.

What should be done if a disposable face mask is damaged whilst carrying out a task?

• Remove and carry on.

• Replace with a new one.

• Continue to work carefully.

• Repair and continue.

What is the best method to make hand tools last longer?

• Sign them in and out.

• Put them away neatly.

• Label them as they are stored.

• Clean them well before storage.

You have been provided with PPE for your task. Who is responsible for ensuring you wear it?

• You.

• Your employer.

• Your colleagues.

• Your line manager.

Blue safety signs provide information on which of the following?

• Prohibitive activities.

• Safe conditions.

• Mandatory PPE.

• Hazards.

In a risk assessment, something that has the potential to cause harm is known as

• A risk.

• A hazard.

• An activity.

• Severity.

What is the best way to move a heavy object?

• Keep putting it down regularly.

• Move it as quickly as possible.

• Hold it away from your body.

• Ask someone to help you.

If someone injures themselves at work, where should it be recorded?

• On a log of work.

• In a medicine book.

• In an accident book.

• On a risk assessment.

Which of the following is covered by the Environmental Protection Act?

• Accident management.

• Waste management.

• People management.

• Risk management.