WorksheetsBuilding Services Engineering Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is required by the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974 regarding accidents on a construction site?
All accidents must be reported to the police.
All accidents must be recorded in an accident book.
Only major accidents need to be recorded.
Accidents should be reported verbally to the manager.
Who is usually responsible for the accident book on a construction site?
The injured person.
The site manager/foreman or employer.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
The local government.
Which of the following details is NOT required in the accident book?
Name, address, and occupation of injured person.
Dated signature of the injured person.
Brief description of the accident and injury.
Whether the accident needs to be reported to HSE.
What is the purpose of an accident reporting policy in companies?
To provide guidance and timelines on how and when to report an accident
To ensure employees work overtime
To increase company profits
To reduce the number of employees
What type of injuries does the accident reporting policy cover?
Only major injuries
Only minor injuries
Both minor and major injuries
Only injuries requiring hospitalization
Besides injuries, what else does the accident reporting policy provide guidance on?
Employee promotions
Near misses and other potential hazard reporting
Company financials
Employee attendance
What types of accidents must be reported to the HSE?
Only accidents causing minor injuries
All accidents causing death or major injury
Accidents that do not require hospital treatment
Only accidents involving equipment damage
What is considered a major injury that must be reported?
A minor cut
A bruise
A fracture or amputation
A headache
Who must be involved in the investigation of workplace accidents?
Only the employer
The employer, an insurance investigator, a safety representative, and a health and safety inspector
Only a health and safety inspector
Only a safety representative
What is the role of an investigator from an insurance company in accident investigations?
To act on behalf of the employer or employee
To replace the employer in the investigation
To provide legal advice
To conduct safety training
Who usually acts as a safety representative in accident investigations?
A member of the local government
A trade union representative
A company manager
A health and safety inspector
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Reporting of Incidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Operations Regulations
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Obligations Regulations
To whom does RIDDOR place a legal duty to report certain incidents?
Employees
Employers in control of work premises
Customers
Contractors
Does RIDDOR apply to all work activities?
Yes, all incidents are reportable
No, only specific industries
Yes, but not all incidents are reportable
No, only construction work
Which of the following is considered a RIDDOR reportable incident?
Minor injury
Death
Employee absence for one day
Non-work-related illness
What is the minimum number of consecutive days an employee must be away from work due to injury for it to be reportable under RIDDOR?
1 day
2 days
3 days
More than 3 days
Which of the following is NOT a RIDDOR reportable incident?
Major injury
Dangerous occurrence
Work-related disease
Routine medical check-up
Under RIDDOR, which type of incident involves injuries to members of the public?
Workplace disputes
Injuries requiring hospital treatment
Minor cuts and bruises
Routine safety drills
Who must report any dangerous gas installations or fittings they encounter?
Gas Safe registered gas engineers
Building inspectors
Electricians
Plumbers
Who is responsible for reporting flammable gas incidents?
Gas Safe registered gas engineers
Gas transporters/suppliers
Construction workers
Firefighters
What is the definition of an 'accident'?
An incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally resulting in damage or injury to something or someone.
An event planned to cause damage or injury.
A situation that always results in damage.
A deliberate act to harm someone.
What is a 'near miss'?
An unplanned event that has the potential to cause but does not actually result in damage or injury.
A planned event that causes damage.
An event that always results in injury.
A deliberate act to avoid damage.
What is a 'near miss' as defined in the context of safety?
An event that causes injury or damage
An unplanned event that had the potential to cause harm
A planned event with no risk
A minor accident with no consequences
Which of the following is an example of a near miss?
A successful safety drill
A slip or trip in the workshop
A completed construction project
A routine equipment check
Why are near misses discussed at safety committees?
To ignore them as they cause no harm
To stop incidents from becoming accidents
To celebrate safety achievements
To document them for legal purposes
