Health and Safety Part 3

How many employees does a company have to employ before risk assessments are recorded?

• Between 5 – 10

• Between 10 – 20

• 5 or more

• Just 1

What is the biggest cause of injuries on a construction site?

• Poisoning

• Slips, trips and falls

• Electrocution

• Suffocation

The safest way to lift a load is to?

• Keep your back rounded at all times

• Keep your back straight at all times

• Keep your feet as close as possible

• Keep your feet slightly apart with your back rounded

Who should report unsafe practices at work?

• The supervisor only

• The health and safety representative only

• Anyone who notices it

• Your line manager only

Who has responsibility for health and safety at your place of work?

• The client and main contractor only

• Self-employed contractors only

• Employees only

• Everyone at the place of work regardless of who employs them

What does PUWER refer to?

• Provision and use of work equipment regulations

• Provision and use of worn equipment regulations

• Provision and use of wet equipment regulations

• Provision and use of welfare equipment regulations

What is a prohibition notice?

• When you have a break, you must not start work again

• Work is to stop for the day

• All work must stop immediately and until you are advised otherwise

• You must not start any new work once you have finished the work you are doing

What is considered a safe voltage when using electrical equipment on site?

• 115 volts

• 220 volts

• 240 volts

• 110 volts

Which of these is most likely if your body comes in to contact with wet cement?

• Leptospirosis

• Chemical burns and dermatitis

• Temporary hearing loss

• Vibration white finger

Which of these statements is NOT true about ladders?

• A ladder should be painted to prevent wear and tear

• A ladder should be tied at the top to ensure it does not slip

• You should always have 3 points of contact whilst on a ladder

• You should inspect a ladder before using it