Health and Safety Quiz - CSCS 2

Who is responsible for providing a safe working environment?

• The employer.

• The employee.

• The government.

• The client.

What is the purpose of a method statement?

• To outline how a specific task should be carried out safely.

• To list all employees.

• To provide a financial report.

• To schedule meetings.

Why should you attend site inductions?

• To understand site-specific hazards and emergency procedures.

• To meet new friends.

• To learn about company history.

• To receive a salary increase.

What is the first step in risk assessment?

• Identifying hazards.

• Writing a report.

• Conducting interviews.

• Hiring new staff.

How often should risk assessments be reviewed?

• Regularly, or when there is a significant change in the work process.

• Once a year.

• Every five years.

• Only when an accident occurs.

What should you do if you experience pain while lifting an object?

• Stop immediately and report it.

• Continue lifting.

• Ignore the pain.

• Ask someone else to lift it.

What is a key principle of manual handling?

• Keep the load close to your body.

• Lift with your back.

• Use only one hand.

• Lift as quickly as possible.

Why should you avoid lifting a load above shoulder height?

• It reduces control and increases injury risk.

• It makes you look taller.

• It is more efficient.

• It is a good exercise.

What should you check before lifting a load?

• Its weight, shape, and potential hazards.

• The color of the load.

• The brand of the load.

• The price of the load.

Why should you push rather than pull a heavy load?

• It reduces strain on your back.

• It is faster.

• It is more fun.

• It requires less space.