301 LXR Health and Safety Quiz

Mechanical lifting equipment should not be subjected to

• Lifting in hazardous environments

• Load testing every six months

• Snatching or shock loading

• Lifting to establish the center of gravity

What is the minimum period that the control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) regulations require health records to be kept for?

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

Which one of the following gives health and safety inspectors the power of entry without a warrant?

• Health and safety at work act

• Control of major accident and hazards regulations

• Noise and statutory nuisance act

• Provision and use of work equipment regulations

Where are the employer's responsibilities with the health and safety at work act displayed?

• In the human resources office

• in the safety representative's office

• In health and safety executive leaflets

• On a notice board by the entrance

What action must an employer take when personnel cannot be physically separated from hazards by guarding?

• Carry on working as normal

• Implements a safe system of work

• Consult with safety representative

• Instruct the safety officer to inspect the machine

Which one of the following is a health and safety requirement?

• Screen filters on computer monitors

• Control of waste substances

• Oil storage tanks in garages

• Health and safety committees

What is classified as a 'major injury' under the reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences?

• Fractured rib

• Fractured finger

• Fractured thumb

• Fractured toe

Which of the following is the first task to be done when producing an accident report?

• Stop all production

• Consult with the safety officer

• Write a summary of what happened

• Inform the health and safety executive inspector

Which one of the following are the first two steps to take when carrying out a risk assessment?

1. Identify who might be harmed and how

2. Evaluate the risks from the identified hazards

3. Identify what the hazards are

4. Evaluate ways of eliminating the hazards

• 1, 2

• 4, 3

• 3, 1

• 2, 4

The management of health and safety regulations requires employers to

• Provide welfare and changing facilities

• Appoint a health and safety person

• Provide PPE to all employees and visitors

• Report all incidents and accidents