Hazards and Safety Quiz

What should you do if you see a wet floor?

• Ignore it and walk carefully

• Tell the children to run across it

• Clean it up and put a warning sign

• Leave it for someone else to clean

A child is playing with small toys that could be a choking hazard. What should you do?

• Take the toy away and give them something safe

• Let them play but watch carefully

• Tell them to put it in their mouth

• Ignore it and let them play

A cupboard with cleaning supplies is left open. What is the safest action?

• Close and lock the cupboard

• Let children explore inside

• Move the cleaning supplies lower

• Tell the children not to touch but leave the cupboard open

What should you do if a child falls and bumps their head?

• Tell them to keep playing

• Check for swelling and use an ice pack if needed

• Shake them to wake them up

• Ignore it unless they cry

Why should children not run near swings?

• They might fall into the sand

• They could be hit by a moving swing

• It makes the playground too noisy

• They will get tired too quickly

What is the best way to prevent children from climbing on furniture?

• Tell them it's fun but be careful

• Let them climb as long as they don't fall

• Remove dangerous objects and teach them to sit properly

• Put more furniture in the room for climbing

You notice a broken toy on the playground. What should you do?

• Leave it and let children play with it

• Take it away and report it to a supervisor

• Fix it with tape and give it back

• Hide it under other toys

How can you reduce the risk of insect bites when children play outside?

• Let children play without supervision

• Check play areas for insects and use repellent

• Ignore the insects unless a child screams

• Tell children to catch and play with the bugs

A child spills water on the floor. What should you do first?

• Tell them to walk carefully

• Clean it up immediately

• Leave it and wait for it to dry

• Tell the child to clean it up alone

Why should plastic bags be kept away from children?

• They might use them as toys

• They can cause suffocation

• They can be used for storing toys

• They are too expensive to waste