Health & Safety Essentials

How can slips, trips and falls be prevented?

• Wear appropriate footwear with good grip

• Clean up spills immediately

• Use paths or planned routes whenever possible

• Keep walkways clear of clutter

What does COSHH stand for?

• Chemical Organisation for Safety and Health

• Control of Standards for Occupational Health and Safety

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Collection of Safety Operations for Hazardous Materials

What should you do in the case of a fire?

• Leave belongings behind—safety first!

• Evacuate via the nearest exit—do not use lifts

• Raise the fire alarm immediately if you spot a fire

• Know your fire assembly point

What is the Fire Triangle composed of?

• Water, Carbon, Nitrogen
• Heat, Smoke, Ash
• Fuel, Air, Pressure
• Heat, Fuel, Oxygen

True or False? The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers and employees to share responsibility for maintaining a safe workplace.

• True
• False

What is the primary purpose of risk assessments?

• To eliminate all risks completely.
• To create a marketing strategy.
• To identify potential hazards

• To determine who might be affected

How can your posture be improved for manual handling?

• Maintain a neutral spine

• Keep shoulders back, feet shoulder-width apart

• Distribute weight evenly across your body

• Use your legs to squat, not bend over

What is the main purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

• To enhance employee comfort

• To protect employees from workplace hazards

• To improve employee productivity

• To reduce company expenses

What is the primary function of a fire alarm system?

• To detect smoke and alert occupants

• To extinguish fires automatically

• To provide emergency lighting

• To control building temperature

True or False? Safety signs are only necessary in high-risk areas.

• True

• False