Health and Safety in Land-based Sector

What is the first step in conducting a risk assessment in the land-based sector?

• Implementing control measures

• Identifying hazards

• Reviewing the assessment

• Evaluating risks

Which of the following is considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the land-based sector?

• High-visibility jacket

• Safety signs

• Fire extinguisher

• First aid kit

Which of these are hazards and which are risks?

Groups:

(a) Hazards

,

(b) Risks

• Radiation

• Permenant damanage

• Electrical hazards

• Chemicals

• Temporary injury

• Increased insurance costs

• Asbestos

• Noise pollution

• Biological agents

• Reputation damage

• Legal consequences

• Operational disruptions

• Health complications

• Fire hazards

• Slips and trips

• Financial loss

What is the primary purpose of an emergency response plan?

• To reduce insurance costs

• To ensure compliance with legislation

• To provide a structured response to emergencies

• To train employees in first aid

Which of the following is a key guideline for chemical safety in the workplace?

• Storing chemicals in unlabelled containers

• Mixing chemicals to save storage space

• Keeping chemicals in a well-ventilated area

• Using chemicals without protective gear

Which legislation primarily governs health and safety in the workplace in Great Britain?

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Environmental Protection Act 1990

• The Data Protection Act 2018

• The Equality Act 2010

What is a common method for improving health and safety in the workplace?

• Reducing the number of safety inspections

• Encouraging employees to ignore minor hazards

• Providing regular health and safety training

• Minimising communication about safety issues

Scarlett is conducting a risk assessment for a school science project. Which of the following is NOT a component of her risk assessment?

• Identifying hazards

• Evaluating risks

• Implementing control measures

• Ignoring potential hazards

What is the primary function of a hard hat in the land-based sector?

• To keep the head warm

• To protect against falling objects

• To improve visibility

• To enhance communication

In the event of a chemical spill, what is the first action you should take?

• Evacuate the area

• Clean up the spill immediately

• Report the spill to a supervisor

• Ignore the spill if it's small