BTEC L3 Unit 12 - A2 Safe Working Practices

What is the purpose of display screen equipment (DSE) health and safety regulations?

• To prevent disorders caused by negligence
• To ensure effective practice of DSE
• To adjust screen height and angle
• To carry out manual handling operations

Which regulations cover manual handling operations?

• Display screen equipment health and safety regulations
• Portable appliance testing (PAT) regulations
• Provision and use of work equipment regulations
• Manual handling operations regulations

What is the main purpose of portable appliance testing (PAT)?

• To ensure effective practice of DSE
• To prevent disorders caused by negligence
• To adjust screen height and angle
• To ensure the safety of work equipment

What are the potential effects on an organisation if safe working practices are not followed?

• Increased employee turnover
• Legal action
• Decreased productivity
• Employee absence

Which health and safety hazard is associated with an unprotected power supply?

• Fire from faulty wiring
• Electrocution and ESD
• Ergonomics of workstations
• Repetitive tasks

How can electrostatic discharge (ESD) be mitigated?

• First-aid training
• ESD wrist strap
• Firefighting equipment
• ESD mat

Which hazard mitigation method is specifically used to prevent fire incidents?

• ESD wrist strap
• First-aid training
• ESD mat
• Firefighting equipment and training

What is the purpose of ergonomics in workstations?

• To prevent disorders caused by negligence
• To adjust screen height and angle
• To ensure effective practice of DSE
• To reduce injury and improve productivity

Which regulations cover the provision and use of work equipment?

• Display screen equipment health and safety regulations
• Manual handling operations regulations
• Provision and use of work equipment regulations
• Electricity at work regulations

What is the main purpose of first-aid training in IT support?

• To prevent disorders caused by negligence
• To adjust screen height and angle
• To ensure the safety of work equipment
• To provide immediate medical assistance in case of accidents