Quiz 3

1. All fire extinguishers are predominantly red.

• True

• False

2. The danger sign shown is warning of a flammable substance.

• True

• False

3. An employer can always charge for PPE provided.

• True

• False

4. PUWER is concerned with all work related equipment, not just power tools.

• True

• False

5. The noise level where an employee must have hearing protection made available is 80dB(A).

• True

• False

6. If someone has an accident at work and is off work for 7 days as a result and then comes back to work the next working day, then the employer does not need to comply with RIDDOR.

• True

• False

7. Infra-red rays from electric arc welding causes a painful condition known as ‘arc-eye’.

• True

• False

8. It is acceptable to temporarily block a fire exit where more than one fire exit is available.

• True

• False

9. A permit to work is only issued where all hazards in an area have been made safe.

• True

• False

10. If someone is suffering from the effects of an electric shock the first priority is to isolate the supply.

• True

• False