HEALTH AND SAFETY QUIZ

What will square or rectangular, green signs with white pictograms typically indicate?

• That you are in a hazard-free environment and should not wear PPE

• That you should proceed with caution

• They will inform you that it is safe to use any machinery in the

• They will indicate what emergency procedures are or an emergency location

What will blue, circular signs with white pictograms typically indicate?

• That a certain action in the area is prohibited

• That wearing a certain type of PPE in the area is mandatory

• That certain types of machinery are subject to faults

• That you should be aware of nearby hazards

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

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

• Comply with health and safety law

• Satisfy the enforcement officer

• Something to read on the loo

• Prevent similar accidents in the future

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.2.3

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, an employer must:

• Provide a bright, cheerful place to work

• Safeguard the safety and health of all employees

• Give everyone their very own copy of company safety policy

• Provide personalised hard hats in a variety of colour

What will triangular, yellow signs with black pictograms typically indicate?

• That there is a hazard nearby and caution should be taken/you should not proceed

• That the use of PPE in the area is prohibited

• That certain types of machinery are subject to faults

• That you should only enter with a companion

How many main types of fire extinguisher are there?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is the recommended minimum temperature for office work and similar non-physical activities?

• 20 degrees centigrade

• 16 degrees centigrade

• 13 degrees centigrade

• 100 degrees centigrade

Before choosing to fight a fire, which of the following questions should you ask?

• Am I safe from toxic smoke and gases?

• Do I have an escape route?

• Do I have the right extinguisher?

• All of the above

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