WorksheetsExcavation & First Aid Safety Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary danger associated with working in excavations?
Water leaks
Collapse and falling objects
Dust
Noise
Which step is NOT required to ensure safety in excavation work?
Planned
Risk assessed
Managed
Left unsupervised
At what depth must the sides of excavations be supported to prevent collapse?
0.5m
1.0m
1.2m
1.5m
What type of soil tends to collapse more easily during excavation?
Clay
Sandy soil
Rocky soil
Loamy soil
Which of the following is a confined space?
Open field
Roof area
School playground
Public park
What must always be maintained in a confined space to ensure worker safety?
Food supply
Emergency escape route
Entertainment
Water supply
Which of the following is NOT a danger of working in a confined space?
Claustrophobia
Lack of oxygen
Abundant natural light
Build-up of fumes or vapours
What should be checked before working in a confined space?
Weather conditions
PPE and ventilation
Time of day
Presence of animals
What is the minimum first-aid provision required at any workplace?
A defibrillator
A suitably stocked first-aid box
A doctor on-site
A hospital nearby
Which item is NOT typically found in a first-aid box?
Sterile adhesive dressings
Sterile eye pads
Disposable gloves
Antibiotics
Who is an appointed person in terms of first aid?
Someone who has undergone first-aid training
Someone chosen to take charge during emergencies
A person who restocks the first-aid box
Both B and C
What is a key responsibility of employers regarding first aid in the workplace?
Assessing significant risks
Providing daily health check-ups
Organising social events
Monitoring employee diets
How can accident record book reviews improve first-aid arrangements?
By identifying common injuries
By reducing paperwork
By increasing employee morale
By providing entertainment
What should be done to inform employees about first-aid arrangements?
Sending emails only
Displaying notices and signs
Announcing in meetings
Providing leaflets
Why is it important to replenish first-aid supplies regularly?
To keep employees happy
To comply with health regulations
To ensure supplies are available when needed
To avoid fines
