Health and Safety - CSCS 1

What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment?

• • To ensure employees are paid on time

• • To identify hazards, assess risks, and implement control measures

• • To decide on the project budget

• • To schedule work shifts

Which step in a risk assessment involves evaluating the likelihood and severity of harm?

• • Identifying hazards

• • Evaluating risks

• • Implementing controls

• • Reviewing procedures

When should a risk assessment be reviewed?

• • Only when a new employee starts

• • When there is a change in work practices, equipment, or after an incident

• • At the end of the project

• • Every five years

What should you do after completing a risk assessment?

• • Review it once a month

• • File it away without further action

• • Share it with clients only

• • Implement the identified control measures

What is a common physical hazard on construction sites?

• • Poor lighting

• • Heavy lifting

• • Both A and B

• • Noise from machinery

Which of the following is an example of a chemical hazard?

• • Exposure to asbestos

• • Working at height

• • Noise pollution

• • Slippery surfaces

What is an example of an ergonomic hazard?

• • Excessive noise levels

• • Lack of fall protection

• • Poorly maintained equipment

• • Repetitive strain injuries from awkward postures

What is a near miss?

• • An incident where no one is injured but could have been

• • A small equipment failure

• • An accident that results in a minor injury

• • A delayed project deadline

Why is it important to report near misses?

• • To blame individuals for the incident

• • To avoid disciplinary action

• • To prevent future incidents by identifying potential hazards

• • To increase insurance premiums

What should you include when reporting a near miss?

• • The project's cost

• • The name of the person responsible

• • The time of day

• • Details of what happened and potential causes