Health & Safety quiz 2

Which legislation requires employers to report certain serious workplace accidents?

• COSHH
• RIDDOR
• PUWER
• PPE

What does PPE stand for in workplace safety?

• Personal Prevention Equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Public Protection Equipment
• Professional Protective Equipment

What is the main purpose of a fire extinguisher?

• To signal a fire alarm
• To extinguish small fires
• To prevent fire hazards
• To provide first aid

Which of the following is NOT a type of fire extinguisher?

• Water
• Foam
• Sand
• CO2

What is the correct procedure when working at height?

• Using a ladder without any support
• Ensuring proper guardrails and harnesses
• Wearing normal shoes
• Avoiding any safety gear

Which regulation governs the control of substances hazardous to health?

• RIDDOR
• COSHH
• PUWER
• PPE

What should you do if you find asbestos in the workplace?

• Ignore it
• Report it to a supervisor
• Remove it yourself
• Cover it with paint

Which colour on a safety sign indicates a mandatory action?

• Red
• Yellow
• Blue
• Green

What does RIDDOR stand for?

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
• Regulation of Industrial Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Rules
• Reporting of Industrial Diseases and Dangerous Operations Regulations
• Regulation of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Operations Rules

What is the first step in manual handling?

• Lifting the load quickly
• Planning the lift
• Asking for help
• Using machinery