Health and Safety Quiz

What must be carried out before work begins according to the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations?

• Risk assessment

• Employee training

• Equipment maintenance

• Financial audit

What is a hazard according to the key definitions?

• An unplanned occurrence

• Anything with potential to cause harm

• The likelihood of harm occurring

• A written report

What is the risk of a plumber wearing training shoes on a construction site?

• Falling off a ladder

• Treading on a nail

• Getting sunburned

• Losing tools

What does risk ranking or priority rating involve?

• Measuring the likelihood of an accident

• Counting the number of employees

• Checking the weather forecast

• Estimating project costs

What is the likelihood rating for an event that is classified as "likely"?

• 0

• 1

• 3

• 5

If the consequences of an event are rated as a "major injury," what is the consequence rating?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the risk factor if the likelihood is 3 and the consequence is 4?

• 7

• 10

• 12

• 15

What action is required for a risk factor between 0 to 6?

• Immediate control measures

• Stop work activity

• No immediate action, but monitor

• Apply control measures

What should be done if the risk factor is between 16 to 25?

• Monitor the risk

• Apply immediate control measures

• Stop work activity until control measures are in place

• No action needed

What should be provided to all staff working on construction sites to minimize risk?

• Safety footwear

• Hats

• Gloves

• Jackets