Health and Safety Revision Quiz

What does PPE stand for?

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What is a hazard?

Answer explanation

A hazard is something that can cause you harm

What is a risk?

Answer explanation

It is something that could be caused by a hazard

What is a risk assessment?

• A risk assessment is a legal document required for business registration.
• A risk assessment is a financial analysis of investments.
• A risk assessment is a process to identify and evaluate potential risks.
• A risk assessment is a method to eliminate all risks.

When talking about risk assessments, what does the word "Severity" mean?

• Severity refers to the likelihood of a risk event occurring.
• Severity means the magnitude of impact or harm from a risk event.
• Severity is the duration of a risk event.
• Severity indicates the cost associated with mitigating a risk.

When talking about risk assessments, what does the word "Likelihood" mean?

• Likelihood refers to the severity of a risk event.
• Likelihood means the probability of a risk event occurring.
• Likelihood is the total impact of a risk event.
• Likelihood indicates the duration of a risk event.

When talking about risk assessments, what does the word "risk rating" mean?

• Risk rating is an evaluation of the level of risk associated with a hazard.
• Risk rating refers to the popularity of a hazard among people.
• Risk rating is a measure of the financial cost of a hazard.
• Risk rating is a method to calculate insurance premiums.

When talking about risk assessments, what does the word "Control Measures" mean?

• Control measures are only for financial assessments.
• Control measures are actions taken to reduce or eliminate risks.
• Control measures are the same as risk assessments.
• Control measures are actions taken to increase risks.

What does PUWER stand for?

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
• Provision of Work Equipment Regulations
• Public Use of Work Equipment Regulations
• Provision and Use of Workplace Regulations

What is an accident form?

• A form used to apply for insurance claims.
• An accident form is a document used to report details about an incident.
• A report for evaluating workplace performance.
• A document for tracking employee attendance.