Types of hazards in the workplace

What is the first step in completing a risk assessment?

• Implementing safety measures

• Identifying hazards

• Reporting to a supervisor

• Wearing PPE

Which of the following is a potential hazard when using a table saw in a joiner's workshop?

• Loud noise

• Saw blade

• Wet floor

• Poor lighting

What is the safest method to reduce the risk of harm from dust?

• Using PPE

• Using a dust extraction system

• Avoiding the creation of dust

• Working outdoors

What should you do if you suspect you have found asbestos in a building?

• Continue working and ignore it

• Remove it yourself

• Stop work and report it to your supervisor

• Cover it with paint

Which regulation places duties on employers to protect people who work with asbestos?

• Control of Lead at Work Regulations

• Control of Asbestos Regulations

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

What is a potential health risk associated with lead exposure?

• Skin irritation

• Hearing loss

• Kidney damage

• Eye strain

Which of the following is NOT a method of how hazardous substances can enter the body?

• Inhalation

• Absorption

• Evaporation

• Ingestion

What is the primary reason PPE should be considered last when controlling hazards?

• It is expensive

• It only protects the user

• It is uncomfortable

• It is difficult to obtain

What is a common cause of accidents on site?

• Manual handling hazards

• Slips, trips, and falls from height

• Electrical hazards

• Fire hazards

Which of the following is a long-term health hazard that can go undetected?

• Cuts and bruises

• Dermatitis

• Hearing loss

• Sprains