102 Fundamental safe working practices

What is one key aim of health and safety legislation?

• To maximise profits
• To ensure worker productivity
• To protect the health, safety and welfare of people at work
• To minimise paperwork

Which of the following is a responsibility of employers under health and safety legislation?

• To provide free meals
• To create a safe working environment
• To ensure all employees work overtime
• To give employees more holidays

What is one responsibility employees have under health and safety legislation?

• To work longer hours
• To report hazards
• To increase company profits
• To bring their own safety gear

Which of the following is an example of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?

• A company uniform
• A safety helmet
• A mobile phone
• A notebook

What should you do if you identify asbestos in the workplace?

• Continue working carefully
• Ignore it
• Stop work and inform the supervisor
• Attempt to remove it yourself

What should be done immediately if a fire is discovered?

• Finish your current task
• Raise the alarm
• Call a friend
• Turn off the lights

Which item of PPE protects against the risk of respiratory problems due to inhaling dust and fumes?

• Safety helmet
• Gloves
• Dust mask/respirator
• Safety footwear

What is a common situation where asbestos may be found?

• In a water bottle
• In insulating material within the building fabric
• In food packaging
• In a laptop

What is a correct procedure for manually handling heavy items?

• Keep legs straight and bend from the waist
• Assessment of the load and use of a safe kinetic lifting technique
• Use only one hand
• Ask someone else to do it

What should you do if a workmate cuts their finger?

• Ignore it
• Protect or dress the cut
• Tell them to go home
• Call the police