Managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work Quiz

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, what is the first step an employer must take?

• Identify what could cause injury or illness in the business

• Eliminate all hazards immediately

• Hire a health and safety officer

• Conduct employee training sessions

What is the purpose of a risk assessment in the workplace?

• To improve employee satisfaction

• To identify hazards and assess risks

• To reduce company expenses

• To increase employee workload

Which of the following is NOT listed as an industry in the text?

• Motor vehicle repair

• Agriculture

• Construction

• Education

What should an employer do if a hazard cannot be eliminated?

• Control the risk

• Ignore the hazard

• Relocate the business

• Fire the employee at risk

For small, low-risk businesses, how are the steps to manage risk described?

• Unnecessary

• Complicated

• Expensive

• Straightforward

What should self-employed individuals check regarding health and safety?

• If they need to hire an assistant

• If they need a business license

• If health and safety law applies to them

• If they can work from home

Which of the following is a topic mentioned in the text?

• Marketing strategies

• Customer service

• Financial management

• Stress and mental health

What is the minimum action required by law for employers regarding health and safety?

• Identify hazards and assess risks

• Conduct annual parties

• Provide free health insurance

• Offer gym memberships

Which of the following is a service offered by HSE according to the text?

• Legal representation

• Training and events

• Financial auditing

• Marketing consultancy

What is the main mission of the HSE as implied in the text?

• To increase business profits

• To promote international trade

• To develop new technologies

• To protect employees and others from harm