Health and Safety Quiz

Define the term accident?

• An unexpected event causing harm

• A planned event

• A minor inconvenience

• A scheduled meeting

What accidents should be recorded and where?

• All accidents in a personal diary

• Only major accidents in a public forum

• All accidents in an accident book

• Minor accidents in a notebook

Name four details that should be detailed in an accident book?

• Date, time, location, and description

• Name, age, favorite color, and hobby

• Weather, mood, time, and location

• Date, time, favorite food, and description

What constitutes a ‘reportable’ accident?

• Any accident causing a paper cut

• Accidents causing serious injury or death

• Accidents that happen on weekends

• Accidents involving only one person

To whom should a reportable accident be reported to?

• The local newspaper

• The Health and Safety Executive

• A family member

• The nearest hospital

Name three common causes of accidents on building sites?

• Slips, trips, and falls

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic

• Cooking, cleaning, and gardening

• Driving, flying, and sailing

What is the main legislation that covers Health and safety at work?

• The Health and Safety at Work Act

• The Education Act

• The Road Traffic Act

• The Environmental Protection Act