Health & Safety Passport Quizz

In workplace safety, a “risk” is best defined as:

• The potential to cause harm

• The likelihood of harm occurring

• The removal of hazards

• The same as a hazard

A hazard is something that has the potential to cause harm.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard in a workshop?

• No paper towels

• Extreme noise levels

• Pupil sickness

• Poor lighting

Slips, trips, and falls are most often caused by:

• Poor housekeeping

• Lack of PPE

• Faulty electrical equipment

• Not listening

Near misses should be reported because they can reveal hidden hazards.

• True

• False

Which PPE is essential when using a pillar drill?

• Loose gloves and long sleeves

• Safety goggles and secure-fitting clothing

• Respiratory mask only

• High-visibility jacket only

When using a sander, which PPE item is important to protect your lungs from dust?

• Ear defenders

• Safety boots

• Dust extraction

• Welding mask

PPE should be used:

• When the teacher is watching

• When using machinery & hazards cannot be controlled

• In place of safe working systems

• Whenever it is convenient

PPE must be maintained and replaced when damaged or worn out.

• True

• False

A “safe system of work” is:

• A set of rules that workers may choose to follow

• A formal method of carrying out a task safely

• A type of PPE

• An emergency drill