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Worksheets201 health , safety and welfare in construction test 1
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who enforces the Health& safety at work act?
the employee
the courts
the police
The HSE
HASAWA 1974 is a statuary act, what is meant by the term statutory?
legal requirement
guidance only
punishable by fines
non-changing
What is the purpose of a health and safety policy ?
It provides Health and Safety information to employees
It tells employers what health and safety measures to put in place
It tells the HSE what safety measures the company must have in place
It is an insurance document that has to be displayed in the workplace
HSE have a wide range of powers. which of the following answers are NOT within the powers of inspectors ?
Enter a premise unannounced
Seize dangerous equipment from employers
Arrest anyone in breach of the act
Destroy equipment found to be dangerous
Following a recent visit a company has received an "improvement notice" from an H&S inspector, regarding an item of equipment.
which 0ne of the following answers best describes this notice?
company must stop using equipment immediately and carry out any action recommended by inspector
Company must replace equipment immediately
Company can carry on using equipment as long as they carry out actions recommended by inspector
Company must stop using equipment at the end of the shift and then repair it.
Which one of the following is NOT a requirement of employees under HASAWA 1974
not to interfere or misuse anything provided by employers
Take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or others
Repair any safety equipment , should it become damaged
C-operate with employers to help comply with the act
An Employer has a duty of care to their employees. Which one of the following answers is not part of this duty of care under the HASAWA 1974
Provide appropriate safety training with discounted costs to the employees
provide safety equipment (PPE)where required
Ensure tools & equipment are properly maintained and replace them if required
Ensure working conditions are safe and hygienic
Which one of the following diseases is not related to asbestos exposure?
Mesothelioma
Asbestosis
Heart disease
Lung cancer
Whist replacing cables in an old factory, you discover asbestos sheeting , what should you do ?
wear a dust mask and continue working
As long as the asbestos dust is kept to a minimum there is no danger so work can continue
Try not to disturb it
Stop work immediately and inform supervisor
what is meant by this safety sign
Toxic
Irritant
Oxidising
Corrosive
What is meant by the following sign?
Animal Hazard
Fish Hazard
Environmental hazard
Oxidising Hazard
What is meant by this Safety sign?
Corrosive
Toxic
Irritant
Harmful
What is meant by this sign?
Corrosive
Explosive
Flammable
Oxidising
What is meant by this sign?
Oxidising
Flammable
Toxic
Explosive
which of the following work tasks normally require a risk assessment to be carried out ( tick all that apply)
manual handling
working in confined spaces
working at height
picking up your hammer
What information can be added to a health and safety poster( tick all that applies)
Safety reps details
First aid point
company working hours
Name of first aiders
Which of the following work tasks would normally require a risk assessment to be carried out ? ( tick all that apply)
working near live circuits
using power tools
working near large plant or machinery
overhead loads
A H&S policy must be displayed in the workplace if there are more than ........ employees ?
20
15
2
5
RIDDOR is applied in the event of accidents in the workplace. Which of the following statements apply?
All diseases reported
Major Injuries reported
Fracture to finger
Dangerous occurrence reported
What class of fire is a wood or paper fire?
Class A
Class B
Class D
Class E
What is the name of the primary regulation concerned with the reporting of certain accidents in the workplace ?
PPER
RIDDOR
COSHH
PUWER
What is the primary legislation concerning the control of dust, use of solvents and glues etc?
PPER
PUWER
COSHH
LOLER
What is the primary legislation concerning working at height
WAHR
LOLER
PPER
PUWER
What is the primary legislation concerning manual handling
MHOR
LOLER
PUWER
RIDDOR
