WorksheetsHealth and Safety
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Under HASAWA, the employee is responsible for what?
Safety of the equipment
nothing, its only the employers' responsibility
His or her own safety
his or her own safety and that of their colleagues
There is a fault with the PPE, the user should:
Not do the task and inform their supervisor immediately
Get somebody else to complete the task
Use the equipment and carry out the task anyways
use the equipment, do the task and tell the supervisor later
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Control of Substances Harmful to Health
Control of Substances Hurtful to Health
Control of Spillages Harmful to Health
What type of training is most likely to reduce back injuries when handling materials and loads?
First Aid Training
Moving and Handling Training
Forklift Training
Moving and Turning Training
What does RIDDOR 2013 stand for?
Reporting of Incidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Risk of Injuries, Diseases, Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Reporting of Information on Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Risk
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation
In the event of a fire what do you do?
Leave it, somebody else will sort it.
Find a manager or team leader and tell them, then head towards the exit
Grab the nearest fire extinguisher and tackle the fire
Walk quickly to the nearest exit and activate an alarm call button on exit
What Colour does each fire extinguisher correspond to?
Red = Water
Cream = Dry Powder
Black = Foam
Yellow = Wet Chemical
Blue = CO2
Red = Water
Cream = Foam
Blue = Dry Powder
Black = CO2
Yellow = Wet Chemical
Red = Foam
Blue = CO2
Black = Water
Yellow = Dry Powder
Cream = Wet chemical
Red = Water
Blue = Dry Powder
Black = CO2
Cream = Wet Chemical
Yellow = Foam
What is a Chronic Illness?
A long term, persistent illness, lasting three months or more
An illness that has an abrupt onset and is short term
What is an acute ilness?
A long term, persistent illness, lasting 3 months or more
An illness that has an abrupt onset and is short term
A hazard is:
something that can cause harm
something in the way
a danger to your colleague
A problem in the workplace
A risk is:
The likelihood of someone being harmed by the hazard
Something that can cause harm
danger in the workplace
Not having enough animals in the zoo
What is a Risk Assessment?
An evaluation of risks that are avoidable
An assessment of how many risks are in the workplace
a process of evaluating risks that may be involved in an activity
a process of evaluating risks clumsy people will walk into
What is an employer?
A person or organisation for which people work
A person who works for wages or a salary
What is an employee?
A person or organisation for which people work
A person who works for wages or a salary
What does HASAWA stand for?
Health and Security at Work Act 1974
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Health and Safety at Work Act 1964
Hazard and Spillages at Work Act 1964
The 3 P's Stand for:
Prevent
Promote
Preserve
Promote
Prevent
Precaution
Prevent
Protect
Preserve
Preserve
Promote
Prewarn
What does the abbreviation HSE stand for
Health and Security Executive
Housing and Safety Executive
Health and Safety Exemplars
Health and Safety Executive
which of these is a description of manual handling
The automated transportation or objects
using a forklift to move palettes
the use of a conveyor belt system
Any action involving physical effort to move an object
What is an assembly point?
where all people on the premises should go in the instance of a fire
where all employees should go to have a meeting at the start of the day
where those who are in a position of superiority will host meetings
where everyone should park their cars safely
Who should administer first aid if there is an incident in the workplace
Anyone if it is an emergency
Your employer only
a qualified first aider
you if you have a first aid handbook
