Wjec Hospitality and Catering Risk Assessment

What is the primary purpose of completing an accident form?

• To document the names of all employees
• To develop control measures for potential risks
• To report the accident to the media
• To provide a summary of the day's events

What should be done after an accident occurs in the workplace?

• Fire the employee involved
• Change the company policy immediately
• Complete and review the accident form
• Ignore the incident

Which of the following is NOT a component of an accident form?

• Name of person in accident
• Description of accident & injury
• What was the hazard?
• Date of assessment

What should be included in the description of an accident on the form?

• Only the names of witnesses
• The weather conditions at the time
• As many details as possible about what happened
• A summary of the company's history

Which of the following actions can help prevent accidents in the workplace?

• Not reporting near misses
• Providing proper training and PPE
• Ignoring safety protocols
• Allowing clutter in work areas

What is the significance of conducting regular risk assessments?

• To increase the number of accidents
• To avoid paperwork
• To keep the workplace safe and up to date
• To reduce employee productivity

What is the first step in a risk assessment?

• Evaluating the risks
• Documenting the findings
• Implementing control measures
• Identifying the hazards

What does the term 'hazard' refer to in health and safety?

• A person who causes accidents
• An object that can cause harm
• A type of safety training
• A legal document

How can the likelihood of a hazard causing harm be categorized?

• As low, medium, or high
• As safe or unsafe
• As frequent or rare
• As minor or major

Who is responsible for the health and safety training of employees?

• The government
• The insurance company
• The employers
• The employees themselves