Health & Safety Responsibilities

What are the two main causes of workplace injuries?

• Slips, trips and falls

• Contact with hazardous substances

• Hit by construction plant

• Manual handling

What is an accident?

• Something that went wrong

• Someone else fault

• Something that was Badly planned

• An unplanned event that leads to injury or damage

Who is responsible for health and safety at work?

• Everyone at work

• Your supervisor

• Health & safety executive

• Your employer

Which one of these is NOT your employer's responsibility under HASAWA?

• Maintenance of the workplace

• Provide a suitable work environment

• Provide at least one meal a day for employees

• Give staff appropriate training

How can one prevent slips, trips and falls?

• Making sure that the facilities have a smoke detector and fire alarm.

• Cleaning up spills immediately and keeping pathways clear and clean.

• By developing an emergency evacuation plan.

• None of the above.

What is the most effective way to reduce injuries?

• All of the above

• Improve Work Policies & Procedures

• Remove the Hazard

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What term refers to the possibility that a person may be harmed or suffers adverse health effects if exposed to a hazard?

• Risk

• Hazard

• Chance

• Likelihood

Workplace safety is the responsibility of (a)   .

• Everyone

• Employees

• Supervisors

• Employers

Who is responsible for regulating the workplace?

• The Ministry of Defence

• The NFL

• The Health and Safety Executive

• The Home Office

Which of the following is NOT an example of personal protective equipment?

• Hard Hat

• Safety Glasses

• Stair Rail

• Gloves