IOSH WS

Think about why it is important to work safely. Which statement is correct?

• to increase the chance of your organisation being fined

• to avoid missing a deadline

• to reduce the chance of you being injured

• to reduce your organisation’s responsibilities

Insert in the space provided the most appropriate option from the three listed below: Everyone is responsible for safety and health in your workplace.

• you are solely responsible

• only your employer is responsible

• the organisation is responsible

• both you and your employer are responsible

Think about what a risk assessment is. Which two of the following are true?

• A risk assessment is to communicate general safety and health information to workers.

• A risk assessment looks at what you do and asks the right questions to establish whether workers will be safe.

• A risk assessment is to decide on what you think the outcome of an accident is.

• A risk assessment is to decide on what else you need to do to make workers safe if you're not satisfied with existing controls.

Think about hazards and the six broad groups they belong to. Insert the most appropriate option from those listed below into each of the two statements: Slipping on a wet floor is a ____________________ hazard.

• electrical

• chemical

• biological

• mechanical

• physical

Think about hazards that are not easy to identify as symptoms take a long time to show. Insert the most appropriate option from the four listed below into each of the following two statements: Exposure to ____________________ can cause skin cancer.

• noise

• heat

• radiation

• vibration

• stress

Think about the four main responsibilities of a worker in safety and health. Which two of the following are true?

• Unsafe behaviour at work never includes taking shortcuts to save time

• If suitable safety equipment is available you should always use it

• Time and peer pressures may affect your attitude and behaviour towards safety in the workplace

• It is acceptable to help others do their job even if you have not been trained

Think about emergency procedures in the workplace. Which two of the following are true?

• You only need to know if an emergency plan exists

• Workers need to know who to tell if they are the first person to see an emergency occurring

• It is not necessary for you to know who is in charge in an emergency

• You must follow the emergency procedure, even in practices

Think about what action should be taken if someone is injured in the workplace. Which two of the following are true?

• In a workplace accident you should attempt to deal with injuries even if you have not had any training

• First aid is the last port of call in an emergency

• You should always wait for a trained professional before providing any assistance

• It is important to report the injury to a supervisor immediately