Health and Safety in Engineering Quiz

Which legislation is primarily concerned with the safety of work equipment?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

• The Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)

What is the main purpose of health and safety legislation in the workplace?

• To reduce the need for training

• To increase company profits

• To ensure employee satisfaction

• To keep employees safe in the workplace

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations?

• The local government

• Only the employee

• Both employer and employee

• Only the employer

What is the implication of non-compliance with health and safety practices?

• Improved workplace environment

• Better employee morale

• Legal consequences and fines

• Increased productivity

Which regulation deals with the control of noise at work?

• The Control of Noise at Work Regulations

• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)

• Work at Height Regulations

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations

What is a key responsibility of employees regarding health and safety?

• To only follow instructions when convenient

• To ignore safety protocols

• To delegate safety tasks to others

• To work safely and not cause injury to self and others

What is the first stage of risk assessment?

• Review of safety policies

• Implementation of control measures

• Evaluation of risks

• Identification of hazards

Which regulation requires reporting of injuries and dangerous occurrences?

• The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations (CEMFAW)

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

• Electricity at Work Regulations

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations

What is the purpose of the ISO 14001 standard?

• To improve employee training

• To manage environmental responsibilities

• To enhance product quality

• To increase market share

Which of the following is a method of waste disposal?

• All of the above

• Landfill

• Incineration

• Composting