T LEVEL Safe Systems of Work Quiz

What is the primary goal of a safe system of work?

• To increase productivity

• To eliminate any risks involved with the work

• To reduce costs

• To improve employee satisfaction

How can following the risk assessment process benefit a work site?

• It can increase the number of workers

• It can reduce risks on site and ensure safe systems of work

• It can decrease the amount of paperwork

• It can improve the aesthetic of the site

Why is it vital that safe systems and practices are adhered to?

• To ensure everyone is working to the same high safety standards at all times

• To make the work more enjoyable

• To reduce the need for supervision

• To increase the speed of work

What might occur without safe systems in place?

• Increased productivity

• Accidents that could cause injury or death

• Higher employee satisfaction

• Reduced operational costs

According to the law, when must an employer have a written health and safety policy?

• When they have one or more employees

• When they have three or more employees

• When they have five or more employees

• When they have ten or more employees

Which of the following is NOT one of the sections into which a health and safety policy is divided?

• General statement of intent

• Arrangements

• Responsibilities

• Financial planning

What is the first step in the HSE's approach to creating safe systems of work?

• Do

• Plan

• Check

• Act

What does the 'Check' step in the HSE's approach involve?

• Implementing the plan

• Learning from mistakes

• Ensuring the plan is working and measuring performance

• Setting specific health and safety objectives

What is the purpose of the 'General principles of prevention' schedule in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999?

• To provide a hierarchy of control measures for employers

• To outline financial responsibilities of employers

• To define roles within the business

• To set out the employer's commitment

What is the least effective method of controlling health and safety risks?

• Avoid risks whenever possible

• Evaluate the risks that cannot be avoided

• Give appropriate instruction to employees

• Combat the risks at source