Deal with Environmental and health and safety situations 3/01

What is the first step to take if you encounter an electrical hazard on site?

• Ignore it if you’re busy

• Report it to your supervisor immediately

• Try to fix it yourself

• Continue working and mention it later

Which document outlines the specific health and safety policies for a workplace?

• Risk assessment

• Health and Safety Policy Statement

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

• Method statement

What should you do if you spill hazardous materials while working?

• Leave it for someone else to clean

• Clean it up using bare hands

• Follow the spill response procedure and notify a supervisor

• Cover it with soil

Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, what is required before using hazardous substances?

• A verbal agreement from a colleague

• A written risk assessment and proper training

• A brief chat with your supervisor

• No specific requirements

What is the purpose of conducting a risk assessment?

• To create a budget

• To identify and mitigate potential hazards

• To establish work schedules

• To monitor employee performance

If you encounter an injured colleague, what is the first action you should take?

• Move them to a safer location immediately

• Call for help and provide first aid if trained

• Leave them alone to avoid making it worse

• Take a photo for documentation

Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential when working with electrical installations?

• High-visibility jacket

• Steel-toed boots

• Insulated gloves

• All of the above

What is the primary focus of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989?

• Promoting energy efficiency

• Ensuring electrical safety in the workplace

• Reducing carbon emissions

• Enhancing electrical performance

When should you conduct a safety briefing before starting work on a site?

• Only when you feel like it

• Before beginning any new task or project

• At the end of the day

• Only if there are new workers present

What should you do if you see someone working unsafely?

• Keep quiet and mind your own business

• Report it to a supervisor or safety officer

• Join in to show them how to do it

• Wait for an accident to occur before acting