Risk Assessment Quiz

What is a risk assessment?

• A detailed financial analysis of a company

• A careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people

• A method to increase productivity in the workplace

• A strategy for improving customer satisfaction

What is the general duty of the Health & Safety At Work Etc Act 1974?

• To ensure financial stability of employees

• To ensure health, safety, and welfare at work of all employees as far as is reasonably practicable

• To provide free healthcare to employees

• To ensure employees work overtime

According to the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999, what is the first step in ensuring a safe and healthy workplace?

• Conducting financial audits

• Carrying out risk assessments

• Hiring more employees

• Providing free meals

For how many employees is a written record required according to the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999?

• 2 or more employees

• 10 or more employees

• 5 or more employees

• 20 or more employees

What must risk assessments be according to the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999?

• Quick and easy

• Suitable and sufficient

• Cheap and effective

• Long and detailed

What is the definition of a hazard?

• Something with the potential to cause harm

• Something that is always safe

• A tool used for construction

• A type of safety equipment

Which of the following is considered a common hazard related to physical movement?

• Slips and trips

• Harmful substances

• Noise

• Stress

Which hazard is associated with harmful substances?

• Machinery

• Noise

• Harmful substances

• Stress

Which of the following is a hazard related to environmental conditions?

• Sharp objects

• Noise

• Horseplay

• Machinery

What is the definition of risk according to the provided material?

• The likelihood of harm resulting from a hazard and the severity

• The certainty of harm occurring

• The potential for any event to occur

• The inevitability of a hazard