WorksheetsLevel 2 Health and Safety - Responding to Accidents and PPE
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of these is an example of PPE?
Ear defenders
Hard hat
Safety Goggles
All of the above
Who is responsible for providing safe working equipment?
Employee
Line manager
Employer
Safety Officer
Under which legislation should safe working equipment be provided?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations (2002)
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013)
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998
Environmental Protection Act 1990
What does this safety sign mean?
First aid
Do not cross
PPE to be worn
Toxic substance
Which legislation is most relevant when a serious injury has occured in the workplace?
Manual Handling Regulations
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Something that can cause harm is known as
A hazard
An accident
A risk
PPE
What should you do if you find a piece of broken equipment?
Repair it and carry on
Do not use it and report it
Use it as best as you can
Put it back in the store cupboard and let someone know later
What does a risk assessment tell you?
Where to find a first aid box
How to report accidents
How to do a job safely
Where to take faulty equipment
Which of these is correct for a risk assessment?
It is a legal requirement and must always be carried out before a job
It only needs to be completed if it is for a dangerous job
It is not essential but shows good practice
Should only be carried out if the employer thinks it needs doing
Which of these is the best way to move a heavy object?
Drag the object to the new location if it is too heavy
Bend your knees and hold close to the body
Move it as quickly as possible
Bend your knees and hold it away from you
Accidents are best prevented by
The managing director
Inspections by the health and safety executive
People having hazard awareness and working safely
The fire warden
Details of accidents should be recorded in
A hazard file
A work log
Safety manual
An accident book
When moving a heavy object, you should plan your route because
There could be obstacles along the way and this could result in an accident
You need to find the quickest route possible as you have other jobs to do
Your route will need to be recorded in the jobs book
You might need to twist to get around obstacles
Under which legislation should harmful chemicals be correctly used and stored?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations (PPE) (1992)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations (2002)
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Which of the following is an example of a near-miss incident?
An employee experiencing back pain due to lifting heavy objects
A worker slipping and falling but not sustaining any injuries
A machine malfunction that could have caused a severe injury
A minor cut that required basic first aid treatment
When an accident occurs and no one is injured its called what?
Close shave
A near miss/dangerous occurrence
Good luck
Good fortune
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
