Health and Safety Quiz

Which one of the following individuals is responsible for investigating incidents involving contaminated waste?

• HSE Inspectors

• Company Safety Officers

• Environmental Health Officers

• Elected Safety Representatives

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations employers have a statutory duty to:

• create a designated outdoor area for smokers

• provide all personnel with regular health screening

• employ a medical team to deal with accidents and emergencies

• appoint one or more competent person to oversee health and safety

Which one of the following is not normally part of a health and safety policy statement?

• Arrangements for monitoring accidents and first aid

• Emergency contact numbers for all staff working on-site

• Procedures relating to the safe handling and storage of substances

• Details of how employees are consulted on matters relating to health and safety

Under which one of the following regulations must a company ensure that dangerous chemicals are clearly marked?

• Working Time Regulations

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

Under which one of the following regulations must a company ensure that its machines and tools are fit for purpose?

• Working Time Regulations

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations require employers to:

• provide washing facilities

• provide hard hats for all site visitors

• assess tasks that involve lifting heavy objects

• ensure that staff receive regular fitness assessments

Figure A1.1 shows the steps involved in performing a risk assessment. In what order should these steps be carried out?

• 2, 3, 5, 4, 1

• 3, 5, 2, 1, 4

• 4, 2, 5, 3, 1

• 5, 2, 3, 4, 1

Figure A1.2 shows some statements with the words do and don’t missing. Which one of the following is correct?

• Do should appear in 1, 2, 3; don’t should appear in 4, 5.

• Do should appear in 2, 3, 4; don’t should appear in 1, 5.

• Do should appear in 3, 4; don’t should appear in 1, 2, 5.

• Do should appear in 2, 3, 4, 5; don’t should appear in 1.

Breathing apparatus can be essential when:

• working at height

• entering a quarantine store

• working in a confined space

• identifying empty gas cylinders

A permit to work is usually issued and signed off by:

• a site manager

• senior management at head office

• a local environmental health officer

• the contractor who is carrying out the work