Health and Safety Legislation Quiz

State two aims of health and safety legislation.

• To ensure a safe working environment

• To reduce workplace accidents

• To increase employee productivity

• To enhance company profits

State two responsibilities that employers have under health and safety legislation.

• Provide a safe working environment and conduct regular safety training.

• Ensure employees work overtime and provide free meals.

• Offer flexible working hours and remote work options.

• Organize team-building activities and social events.

State three ways to prevent accidents happening during work activities.

• Implement safety training programs

• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment

• Conduct regular safety audits

• Increase working hours

Circle the three boxes below that state a danger to health from asbestos. 3 marks

State three situations where asbestos may be commonly found in the workplace.

• In old building materials such as insulation and tiles

• In modern office furniture

• In electronic devices

• In food packaging

Identify the two main actions that should be taken if materials containing asbestos are identified in the workplace.

• A. Leave the area immediately and report to a supervisor

• B. Continue working and ignore the materials

• C. Seal off the area and contact a licensed asbestos professional

• D. Attempt to remove the materials yourself

Identify the items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shown below.

• Helmet

• Gloves

• Goggles

• Earplugs

List the types of hazard which the listed PPE protects wearers from.

• Chemical hazards

• Physical hazards

• Biological hazards

• All of the above

State the procedure for manually handling heavy and bulky items.

• Use proper lifting techniques and equipment.

• Ignore safety guidelines and lift quickly.

• Ask someone else to do it for you.

• Lift with your back, not your legs.

Identify the immediate action that should be taken if a fire is discovered.

• Call emergency services

• Run away from the building

• Ignore the fire

• Take a video of the fire