Unit 12 Health and Safety Quiz

Which organisation is responsible for environmental policy in the UK?

• Ofsted

• HSE

• DEFRA

• HMRC

What should be completed when undertaking potentially dangerous work activities?

• Risk assessment

• Benchmark logbook

• Commissioning sheet

• Servicing schedule

What procedure is used to eliminate any risks associated with a specific operation?

• Healthy system of work

• Safe system of work

• First aid

• Emergency aid

What does HSE stand for?

• Health and Safety Executive

• Health and safety engineer

• Hands safety everywhere

• Hard hats, safety and ear defenders

An accident is defined as:

• Anything that has the potential to cause harm

• An unplanned, undesired occurrence which may result in harm or loss

• Harm or loss incurred due to negligence

• Loss or harm caused by avoidable but unforeseen circumstances

What item of PPE protects the lungs?

• Hard hat

• Respirator

• Goggles

• Boots

Which of these is part of the hierarchy of controls?

• First aid

• Substitution

• HASAWA

• Permit to work

Which act covers the height of chimneys?

• PUWER

• Clean Air Act

• Environmental Protection Act

• ISO 4001

Under the Environmental Protection Act, employers have a legal responsibility to:

• Hold on to site-generated waste as long as possible

• Store on-site waste safely until it is collected by a registered carrier

• Tell the local authority where they have disposed of their waste

• Recycle their waste themselves

Who should provide an employee with PPE?

• Employer

• Government

• College

• Family