Health and Safety for Engineers

What is the primary purpose of wearing a hard hat on a construction site?

• To keep your head warm

• To protect your head from falling objects

• To make you look professional

• To identify your role on site

Which of the following is a common safety practice when working with electrical equipment?

• Wearing rubber gloves

• Using metal tools

• Standing in water

• Wearing woollen socks

What is the recommended action if you discover a fire in the workplace?

• Ignore it and continue working

• Attempt to extinguish it without alerting anyone

• Raise the alarm and evacuate the area

• Call a friend for advice

Which of the following is a key component of a risk assessment?

• Identifying hazards

• Estimating project costs

• Designing a new product

• Writing a business plan

What is the safe lifting technique to prevent back injuries?

• Bend your back and keep your legs straight

• Keep your back straight and bend your knees

• Lift with a quick, jerking motion

• Use only your arms to lift

Which of the following is a common symptom of heat exhaustion?

• Shivering

• Cold, clammy skin

• High fever

• Increased appetite

What is the purpose of a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)?

• To provide recipes for chemical mixtures

• To offer safety information about hazardous substances

• To list employee contact details

• To describe company policies

Which of the following is the correct procedure for reporting a workplace accident?

• Tell a colleague and forget about it

• Report it to your supervisor immediately

• Wait until the end of the week to report it

• Only report it if someone is injured