Health and Safety Quiz for Students

What is the first step in conducting a risk assessment in the workplace?

• Implementing control measures immediately

• Identifying potential hazards

• Writing a safety report

• Notifying the local council

Which of the following is a legal requirement under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• Employees must provide their own safety equipment

• Employers must ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees

• Only managers are responsible for safety

• Safety training is optional

What should you do if you discover a fire in your workplace?

• Attempt to extinguish it regardless of size

• Raise the alarm and evacuate the building

• Ignore it if it seems small

• Wait for your supervisor to arrive

Which of the following is NOT a step in emergency response planning?

• Identifying potential emergencies

• Assigning roles and responsibilities

• Ignoring previous incidents

• Conducting regular drills

When handling hazardous materials, what is the most important first action?

• Smelling the material to identify it

• Reading the safety data sheet (SDS)

• Pouring it down the sink

• Mixing it with other substances

Which of the following is a correct manual handling technique?

• Bending your back while lifting

• Keeping the load close to your body

• Twisting your body while carrying

• Lifting with your arms extended

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

• To eliminate all risks

• To identify and control hazards

• To increase productivity

• To reduce staff numbers

Which regulation covers the control of substances hazardous to health in the UK?

• COSHH

• RIDDOR

• PUWER

• LOLER

What should you do if you are unsure how to use a piece of equipment safely?

• Use it anyway

• Ask for training or guidance

• Guess based on previous experience

• Ignore the equipment

Which of the following is a common workplace hazard?

• Poor lighting

• Clean floors

• Organised storage

• Adequate ventilation