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WorksheetsECS Health and Safety Test 2024
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 42mins
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act?
Ensuring the safety of employees
Enforcing health and safety laws
Providing personal protective equipment
Reducing noise at work
When should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be worn?
Only when working with hazardous substances
Only when working at height
When required by the employer
Only when working with fire extinguishers
What is one of the effects of electric current on the body?
It improves muscle strength
It can cause electric shock
It enhances blood circulation
It reduces stress
Why is it important for persons working on electrical systems to be competent?
To save time
To ensure safety and proper handling
To reduce costs
To increase the speed of work
What is the purpose of residual current devices?
To increase voltage
To provide additional protection against electric shock
To reduce noise
To enhance signal strength
When should you work 'live' on electrical systems?
Always
Never
Only in exceptional circumstances
Whenever it is convenient
What is one of the responsibilities when handling materials?
Ignoring safety protocols
Minimizing waste
Increasing waste
Disregarding recycling
What should be identified to handle waste properly?
Regular waste
Hazardous/special waste
Organic waste
Recyclable waste
What is important for sustainability in material selection?
Using the cheapest materials
Using the most available materials
Using sustainable materials
Using the heaviest materials
What do the letters CDM stand for?
Control of Demolition and Management Regulations
Control of Dangerous Materials Regulations
Construction (Demolition Management) Regulations
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
Identify one method of enforcing regulations that are available to the Health and Safety Executive:
Health Notice
Improvement Notice
Obstruction Notice
Increasing insurance premiums
What happens if a Prohibition Notice is issued by an Inspector of the local authority or the HSE?
The work in hand can be completed, but no new work started
The work can continue if adequate safety precautions are put in place
The work that is subject to the notice must cease
The work can continue, provided a risk assessment is carried out
Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?
Only visit if they have made an appointment
Visit at any time
Only visit if accompanied by the principal contractor
Only visit to interview the site manager
Prohibition Notice means:
When you finish the work you must not start again
The work must stop immediately
Work is to stop for that day only
Work may continue until the end of the day
In what circumstances can an HSE Improvement Notice be issued?
If there is a breach of legal requirements
By warrant through the police
Only between Monday and Friday on site
Through the prosecution office
What is an Improvement Notice?
A notice issued by the site principal contractor to tidy up the site
A notice from the client to the principal contractor to speed up the work
A notice issued by a Building Control Officer to deepen foundations
A notice issued by an HSE/local authority Inspector to enforce compliance with health and safety legislation
If a Health and Safety Executive Inspector issues a Prohibition Notice, this means that:
The Site Manager can choose whether or not to ignore the notice
Specific work activities, highlighted on the notice, must stop
The HSE must supervise the work covered by the notice
The HSE must supervise all work from then on
Employers are required to provide information to their employees on their health and safety rights and responsibilities and how to get advice by:
Telling them verbally when they start work for them
Displaying a poster or giving them leaflets approved by the HSE
Making them read the company health and safety policy
E-mailing the information to them
Who is responsible for signing a Company Safety Policy?
Site Manager
Company Safety Officer
Company Secretary
Managing Director
Which one of the following must be in a company’s written Health and Safety Policy?
Aims and objectives of the company
Organisation and arrangements in force for carrying out the health and safety policy
Name of the Health and Safety Adviser
Company Director’s home address
Employers have to produce a written Health and Safety Policy statement when:
A. A contract commences
B. They employ five people or more
C. The safety representative requests it
D. The HSE notifies them
Companies employing five or more people must have a written Health and Safety Policy because:
A. The principal contractor gives them work on site
B. The HSAWA 1974 requires it
C. The Social Security Act requires it
D. The trade unions require it
What do the letters HSE stand for?
A. Highly Safe Electrician
B. Health and Safety Exercise
C. Health and Safety Examiner
D. Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive is:
A. Part of the National Health Service
B. The regulatory body for the promotion of health and safety at work
C. The jury in health and safety court cases
D. Part of the police force
The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to provide what for their employees?
A. Adequate rest periods
B. Payment for work done
C. A safe place of work
D. Suitable transport to work
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any regulations made under the Act are:
A. Not compulsory, but should be complied with if convenient
B. Advisory to companies and individuals
C. Practical advice for the employer to follow
D. Legally binding
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which of the following have a duty to work safely?
Employees only
The general public
Employers only
All people at work
What is the MAXIMUM penalty that a Higher Court can currently impose for a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act?
£20,000 fine and two years’ imprisonment
£15,000 fine and three years’ imprisonment
£1,000 fine and six months imprisonment
Unlimited fine and two years’ imprisonment
What do the letters ACOP stand for?
Accepted Code of Provisions
Approved Condition of Practice
Approved Code of Practice
Accepted Code of Practice
Where should you look for official advice on health and safety matters?
A set of health and safety guidelines provided by suppliers
The health and safety rules as laid down by the employer
Guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive
A professionally approved guide book on regulations
Regulations that govern health and safety on construction sites:
Apply only to inexperienced workers
Do not apply during ‘out of hours’ working
Apply only to large companies
Are mandatory (that is, compulsory)
Which of the following statements is correct?
The duty for health and safety falls only on the employer
All employees must take reasonable care, not only to protect themselves but also their colleagues
Employees have no responsibility for Health and Safety on site
Only the client is responsible for safety on site
Who of the following would you expect to be responsible for managing health and safety on site?
Foreman
Your employer
Main sub-contractor
HSE Inspector
Which of the following is correct for risk assessment?
It is a good idea but not essential
Only required to be done for hazardous work
Must always be done
Only required on major jobs
In the context of a risk assessment, what do you understand by the term risk?
An unsafe act or condition
Something with the potential to cause injury
Any work activity that can be described as dangerous
The likelihood that harm from a particular hazard will occur
Who would you expect to carry out a risk assessment on your working site?
The CDM Co-ordinator
A visiting HSE Inspector
The construction project designer
A competent person
What is a HAZARD?
Where an accident is likely to happen
An accident waiting to happen
Something with the potential to cause harm
The likelihood of something going wrong
What must be done before any work begins?
Emergency plan
Assessment of risk
Soil assessment
Geological survey
Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment:
Is a piece of paper required by law
Prevents accidents
Is a means of analysing what might go wrong
Isn't particularly useful
Why would your supervisor ask you to read the method statement and risk assessment before you start your next job?
They think you have got nothing better to do
The documents contain information on how to carry out the job in a safe manner
They wouldn’t as they think they are a waste of time
As someone has taken the time and trouble to write them, you might as well read them
What do the blue and white health and safety signs tell you?
Things you must do
Where the nearest fire exit is
The hazards in the area
Things you must not do
What colours are emergency exit signs?
Green and white
Red and yellow
Red and white
Blue and white
What is the main colour on a safety sign stating that you must NOT do something?
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a warning, for example 'Fork-lift trucks operating'?
Blue and white
Green and white
Yellow and black
Red and white
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of safety signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a prohibited activity, for example 'No access for pedestrians'?
Green and white
Red, black and white
Blue and white
Yellow and black
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of safety signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a mandatory activity, for example 'Safety helmets must be worn'?
Green and white
Red, black and white
Blue and white
Yellow and black
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of safety signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a safe condition, for example First Aid kit?
Red, black and white
Blue and white
Yellow and black
Green and white
Why should regular inspections of the workplace take place?
To check whether the working environment is safe
To check that all employees are present
To check that everyone is doing their job
To prepare for a visit from an HSE Inspector
How can you help to prevent accidents?
Don't report them
Know how to get help quickly
Report any unsafe conditions
Know where the first-aid kit is kept
If there is a risk of injury from lifting loads what should you think about first?
Whether the load needs to be lifted at all
What the weight of the load is
Where to hold the load when lifting
How to lift the load
Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do?
Check the headroom
Weigh the article
Assess the whole task
Kick it to see if it is stable
Which is the part of your body MOST LIKELY to be injured during a manual handling activity which involves moving a heavy load?
Knees
Forearms
Chest
Back
What should you do if your supervisor asks you to move something that you find is too heavy to lift?
Give it a try using correct lifting methods
Ask your mates to assist in the lift
Inform your supervisor that it is too heavy
Get a forklift truck or lifting tackle
What would you NOT consider in making a judgement of the risks from a load?
Its size and condition
Its weight
Its centre of gravity
When moving a load fitted with wheels which of the following is generally true?
Pushing and pulling are equally risky
Pulling is preferable to pushing
Pushing is preferable to pulling
It is safer to pick it up and carry it
A manual handling operation is defined as which one of the following?
Automated effort
Human effort
Mechanised and human effort
Mechanised effort
What is the MAXIMUM weight that an individual may lift?
The weight they can lift comfortably
Whatever the supervisor instructs
35kg provided that it has no sharp edges
15kg provided that it is a compact load
What is the most common type of injury resulting from lifting loads from the floor?
Vibration white finger
Grazes to the knees
Head injuries
Back injuries
Where a load has to be lifted manually, what is the employer required to do by law?
Calculate the cost of the exercise
Determine the number of people required
Assess the risk of the task
Assess the time the job will take
Which of the following is advisable when lifting a load manually?
Keep legs straight, bend back, use power of legs
Bend the knees, keep the back straight, use power of back
Bend the knees, keep the back as straight as possible, use power of legs
Keep legs and back straight, use power of legs
In manual handling, which of the following general statements is true?
You should keep your back bent when lifting
Anyone can carry any load as long as they are strong enough
Large loads should be broken down into smaller loads where possible
Loads should be held at arm's length while carrying
What is the recommended limit for a compact load, that can be safely carried by a fit, male worker?
50kg
40kg
20kg
25kg
Where there has been a major change in a manual handling operation, what should the employer do?
Monitor the operation being undertaken
Review the number of people involved
Review the original risk assessment
Monitor the cost of change
What should be the first consideration when you are about to lift a load on your own?
Assess whether it is safe to lift it on your own
Ensure you wear appropriate PPE
Wear gloves and grip properly
Ensure you lift with a bent back
Which of the following would NOT make a load easier to handle manually?
Painting it a bright colour
Securing the load so that it does not shift unexpectedly
Reducing its weight
Providing suitable handles or hand grips
If there is a risk of injury from moving loads what should you think about?
Advising your supervisor
Carrying it anyway
Dragging it all the way
Getting someone to assist you over the distance
As an approximate guide the manual handling capacity of a two person team is:
The sum of their individual capacities
The capacity of the strongest individual
The capacity of the weakest individual
Two thirds the sum of their individual capacities
What does 'Kinetic lifting' mean?
Using a crane or some other mechanical means
Using a forklift truck or pallet truck
Lifting in the most safe and effective way
Getting a friend to help you with the load
What should you do first before lifting or moving a load?
Put on gloves
Assess the weight
Keep a straight back
Bend your knees
Before picking up a load, you should:
Bend your knees
Choose a pair of gloves
Ask a work mate to help you
Assess the risks
When picking up an object, you should:
Bend your arms
Bend your back
Wear a back brace
Bend your knees
When judging 'individual capability' for manual handling, you should assume:
All women are equally capable
Young men are weak
All people are different
All men are equally capable
When an article has to be moved for a long distance, you should:
Use a barrow or trolley
Get someone else to do it for you
Drag it all the way
Carry it all the way
Which is the correct way to lift a load?
Squat near load, bend back and use leg muscles
Squat near to the load, keeping the back as straight as possible and using leg muscles
Keep feet apart and bend back
Keep feet together and bend back
Which would you consider to be generally correct when lifting a load?
Larger loads should be split into smaller loads if possible
Keep the load away from the body
When lifting you should bend your back
The feet should be together and the load lifted at arm's length
If a load has an uneven centre of gravity, how should you lift it?
Keep the heaviest side of the load away from you
Keep the heaviest side of the load on the strongest arm
Keep the heaviest side of the load towards you
Keep the heaviest side of the load on the weakest arm
What should you ensure if you suffer an injury through a manual handling operation?
You get paid for the job
The injury is recorded
You get help and carry on working
You take time off work
Why should a serious accident be reported to the enforcing authority?
It helps the site find out what caused it
It is legal requirement
So that the site manager can see who is to blame
So that the company will be held responsible
What immediate action should you take if you suffer an injury through carrying a load?
Advise your doctor of your injury
Tell your supervisor or employer
Tell your working companion
Carry on working as best you can
Under RIDDOR, which one of the following must be reported to the enforcing authority?
Accidents where the injured person wishes to make a claim
Fracture other than to fingers, thumbs or toes
All 'near misses' even if no one is hurt
All accidents causing injury
Which of the following has the power to examine an accident record?
An HSE inspector
An Insurance company
A doctor
A workmate
Which of the following should be recorded in the accident book following an accident?
The date and time the accident occurred
Your date of birth
The weather conditions
Your National Insurance Number
Which one of the following accounts for most accidents each year on construction sites?
Strikes by moving vehicles
Electrocution
Trench collapses
Slips, trips and falls
