Health and Safety in Engineering Quiz

Which UK legislation primarily governs health and safety in engineering workplaces?

• The Data Protection Act 2018

• The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

• The Equality Act 2010

• The Employment Rights Act 1996

What is the main purpose of a risk assessment in an engineering environment?

• To increase production speed

• To identify and control hazards

• To reduce staff numbers

• To improve product design

Which of the following is considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

• Safety goggles

• A clipboard

• A mobile phone

• A lunchbox

What does COSHH stand for?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Control of Safety Hazards in Health

• Control of Substances Helpful to Health

• Control of Safety Hazards to Health

Which of the following is a common hazard in an engineering workshop?

• Wet floors

• Loud music

• Bright lighting

• Comfortable chairs

What is the correct action if you discover a fire in the workshop?

• Finish your task before leaving

• Raise the alarm and evacuate immediately

• Ignore it if it is small

• Call your friend

Which sign colour indicates a mandatory action in the UK?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

What is the safe lifting limit for a single person, according to HSE guidelines, for a load held close to the body at waist height?

• 5 kg

• 25 kg

• 50 kg

• 100 kg

Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard?

• Biological

• Chemical

• Financial

• Physical

What is the first step in the risk assessment process?

• Record findings

• Identify hazards

• Review assessment

• Evaluate risks