WorksheetsHealth and Safety in the Workplace
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the main single cause of most accident fatalities in a construction environment
Falling from height
Electrocution
Hit by construction plant
Slips, trips and falls
What are the two main causes of workplace injuries
Slips, trips and falls
Hit by construction plant
Contact with hazardous substances
Manual handling
What is an accident
Someone else fault
An unplanned event that leads to injury or damage
Something that went wrong
Something that was Badly planned
When an accident occurs and no one is injured its called what?
Close shave
A near miss
Good luck
Good fortune
Who is responsible for health and safety at work
Your employer
Your supervisor
Everyone at work
Health & safety executive
What is a risk assessment used for
To identify any risks and hazards in the workplace and put control measures in place to help prevent harm
To see how much it costs to keep workers safe from harm
To identify any hazards in the workplace so they can be removed and so they don't harm anyone
To be used to see who is working safely
What type of sign is this
Mandatory
Prohibited
Warning
Information
The moral or legal obligation of an individual to ensure the safety or wellbeing of others.
Duty of Care
Personal Protective Equipment
Legislation
WH&S
Who do employees NOT owe a duty of care towards?
Themselves
The public and visitors to the workplace
Workmates
People walking past their place of work
Which of the following is NOT an obligation that an employees must abide by when it comes to duty of care?
Use PPE as provided and in accordance with training
Do not wilfully injure themselves/ others
Follow instructions given for health and safety by their employer
Approach work with reckless abandon with no care for themselves or others
Select ALL of the obligations of an employer with regard to duty of care
Supply first aid kits and first aid officers
Ensure safe systems of work
Provide instructions, information, training and supervision to ensure health and safety.
Make a daily report to WH&S committee
In the event of an emergency, staff should...
Keep Calm
Locate the source of the fire
Rush back into the burning building to make sure no one is left behind
Call 000
In the case of a fire/ gas leak or other such emergency, premises should be evacuated immediately. Staff should NOT
Walk quietly
Listen and follow instructions
Use stairs instead of lifts
Run, push overtake others to get out first
When using a fire extinguisher, you should follow the PASS acronym. PASS stands for...
Pull (the pin), aim, sweep, squeeze
Pull (the pin), aim, squeeze, sweep
Pin (the pull) after shooting solid
Pull, aim, squeeze, shoot
Which of the following describes the signage shown?
A cap must be worn in the area
Safety helmet must be worn in the area
It is optional to wear head protection
Which of the following best describes the signage shown?
The place to gather during an emergency
Assembly point every morning
Place for emergency vehicles to park
Which of the following best describes the signage shown?
Count the number of steps you take
Look ahead while walking
Be careful while walking
Which of the following best describes the signage shown above?
The area is protected by police
You will be stopped if you try to enter
Only authorised people are allowed to enter
Which of the following best describes the signage shown above?
Slow down as there are children ahead
There are slow children in the area
Children are advised to walk slowly in the area
Which of the following are hazards shown in the picture?
Woman standing on a chair
Man throwing a stapler
Stressed worker
Coffee spillage
How can you prevent injuries at the workplace shown above?
Throw the stapler higher to prevent it from hitting someone
Use a ladder instead of a chair when arranging books in cabinet
Pour water over the coffee spillage to prevent slipping
Why is it important to follow safety regulations?
To prevent injuries
To get more salary
To be promoted
What should i do if i see someone not following safety regulations?
Ignore as it is not my job
Do not report it if it seems like a faster way to complete the job
Report to supervisor immediately
Choose the good practice ergonomics in the workplace.
Which of the following is not an example of an unsafe condition?
Fire hazard
Poor housekeeping
Lifting improperly
Unsafe work area
What should be the first thing to do if someone is injured at work?
Alert your supervisor
Fill out accident paperwork
Get First Aid
Finish your assigned task
What is the most effective way to reduce injuries?
Improve work policies and procedures
Remove the hazard
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All of the givens
In what condition should the work areas should be kept?
As messy as you like - mess equals creativity.
Clean and tidy at all times.
With all your books, laptops and art materials on them, in case they are needed.
Clean and tidy if there is time, if not the next group will clean up.
Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are _____ .
always against the rules
acceptable if you are working alone
tolerable
not a big problem as long as there are no injuries
Which one of these is NOT a hazard in the picture?
Oven door is open
Person wearing a hair-net
Grease on the floor
Knife on the edge of the sink
State the types of fire extinguisher is suitable for liquid or gas such as oil, paint, vanish and natural gas.
What is coronavirus (Covid 19)?
Respiratory diseases
Epilepsy
Fever
Leprosy
How does Covid-19 spread?
touching a surface with the virus
droplets of the virus from a sneeze
touching an infected person
all of the givens
Which of the following are NOT ways to prevent slips, trips and falls?
Encourage staff to wear appropriate, no slip footwear
Encourage people to move quickly and not take care with movement
Provide adequate storage so that items are not stored in walkways
Make sure floors are well maintained (e.g. free from holes and rips)
In the case of a fire/ gas leak or other such emergency, premises should be evacuated immediately. Staff should NOT
Walk quietly
Listen and follow instructions
Use stairs instead of lifts
Run, push overtake others to get out first
What is an example of a safety hazard?
wearing slip resistant shoes on greasy floors.
wearing protective equipment
wet floors
none of the above.
What is meant by 'PPE'?
personal protective equipment
person to person equivalent
personal protective evacuation
How can one prevent slips, trips and falls?
Cleaning up spills immediately and keeping pathways clear and clean.
By developing a emergency evacuation plan.
Making sure that the facilities have a smoke detector and fire alarm.
None of the above.
Which precautions should be followed to avoid the risk of human injury?
Cover sharp pieces of metal with masking tape
Wear loose clothing such as a tie or jewellery
Store cables neatly to avoid trailing cables
Disconnect the power cable using wet hands
Should fire exits be cleared and accessible at all times in case of any fire?
Yes
No
