Accidents and emergency reporting (ppt1) (Level 1, unit 201)

What should be identified regarding signs on site?

• Different signs and safety notices used on site

• Major types of emergencies

• Authorized personnel

• Reportable diseases

Why should accidents be reported?

• To ignore them

• To analyze the cause and take action

• To celebrate them

• To hide them

In what year was RIDDOR established?

• 1990

• 1995

• 2000

• 2005

What percentage of construction fatalities were due to falls?

• 16%

• 51%

• 10%

• 4%

What was the most common cause of major injuries in the construction sector?

• Handling

• Falls

• Slips, trips and falls

• Being struck by moving objects

What is a recommended practice for maintaining a safe construction site?

• Allowing pets on site

• Keeping the site clean and tidy

• Encouraging public tours

• Removing all safety equipment

What is a priority in work areas for waste management?

• Ignoring waste

• Clearing waste

• Mixing waste

• Storing waste

Which hazard involves objects falling on construction sites?

• Falling objects

• Loose cables

• Poor communication

• Inadequate ventilation

What is a common electrical hazard on construction sites?

• Electricity

• Poor lighting

• Loud machinery

• Excessive noise

What is the purpose of COSHH data sheets?

• To provide recipes

• To identify hazardous substances

• To offer discounts

• To advertise products