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Health and Safety Quiz

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does PPE stand for in the context of vehicle maintenance safety?

a)

Personal Protective Equipment

b)

Professional Protective Equipment

c)

Personal Prevention Equipment

d)

Professional Prevention Equipment

2.

What is the main purpose of COSHH regulations?

a)

To manage health and safety at work

b)

To control substances hazardous to health

c)

To ensure fire prevention

d)

To handle evacuation procedures

3.

What does the abbreviation HSE stand for?

a)

Health and Safety Executive

b)

Health and Safety Environment

c)

Health and Safety Evaluation

d)

Health and Safety Education

4.

What is the focus of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)?

a)

Fire prevention and evacuation

b)

Managing risks in automotive workshops

c)

Ensuring health and safety at work

d)

Handling hazardous substances

5.

What does the term 'risk' refer to in the context of health and safety?

a)

The likelihood of a hazard causing harm

b)

The presence of hazardous substances

c)

The need for personal protective equipment

d)

The requirement for evacuation procedures

6.

What is the purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA or HASAWA)?

a)

To ensure employees are covered by health and safety regulations

b)

To provide financial benefits to employees

c)

To increase employee salaries

d)

To reduce working hours

7.

Which organisation is responsible for enforcing health and safety regulations in the workplace?

a)

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

b)

World Health Organisation (WHO)

c)

National Safety Council (NSC)

d)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

8.

What year was the Health and Safety at Work Act introduced?

a)

1974

b)

1989

c)

1992

d)

1998

9.

Which regulation deals with the provision and use of work equipment?

a)

PUWER 1998

b)

EAW 1989

c)

PPE 1992

d)

HSWA or HASAWA 1974

10.

Which of the following is a health and safety responsibility for employees?

a)

Ignore safety instructions from the employer.

b)

Take reasonable care of your own and other people's health and safety.

c)

Use faulty equipment without reporting.

d)

Avoid cooperating with your employer on health and safety.

11.

What should you do if you notice damaged electrical cables at work?

a)

Ignore them and continue working.

b)

Report them to your employer or supervisor.

c)

Use them carefully without reporting.

d)

Fix them yourself without any training.

12.

Which act relates to the control of substances hazardous to health?

a)

Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.

b)

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

c)

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

d)

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.

13.

What is an accident according to the learning material?

a)

A planned event

b)

An unplanned event

c)

A scheduled event

d)

A routine event

14.

What is a hazard as defined in the learning material?

a)

Something that is safe

b)

Something that has the potential to cause harm or injury

c)

Something that is beneficial

d)

Something that is harmless

15.

Which of the following is a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used to protect the eyes?

a)

Goggles

b)

Gloves

c)

Earplugs

d)

Boots

16.

What type of PPE is typically used to protect the hands in an automotive workshop?

a)

Goggles

b)

Gloves

c)

Earplugs

d)

Helmets

17.

Which PPE is essential for protecting hearing in a noisy environment?

a)

Goggles

b)

Gloves

c)

Ear Defenders

d)

Boots

18.

What is the primary purpose of wearing overalls in a workshop?

a)

To protect the eyes

b)

To protect the hands

c)

To protect the body and clothing

d)

To protect the feet

19.

What should be removed when working in a workshop to prevent being tangled with machinery?

a)

Safety goggles

b)

Jewellery such as rings and watches

c)

Steel-toed boots

d)

Overalls

20.

What type of footwear is required in a workshop environment?

a)

Sandals

b)

Trainers

c)

Steel-toed boots

d)

Flip-flops

21.

Which item of PPE is required when using a pillar drill?

a)

Safety goggles

b)

Earplugs

c)

Steel-toed boots

d)

Leather gloves

22.

What PPE is required when handling battery acid?

a)

Leather gloves

b)

Nitrile or rubber gloves

c)

Woollen gloves

d)

Cotton gloves

23.

What is the first step in the squat lift method?

a)

Stand as close to the load as possible, with feet shoulder-width apart.

b)

Bend your knees, keeping your back straight.

c)

Grip the load, using gloves if there are sharp edges.

d)

Raise your head.

24.

What should you do if the load is awkward to lift?

a)

Use a trolley jack.

b)

Ask someone to assist with the lift.

c)

Use gloves.

d)

Bend your knees.

25.

Which of the following is NOT a function of a trolley jack?

a)

Raising vehicles to gain access to components.

b)

Removing power units.

c)

Checking oil levels.

d)

Removing transmission components.

26.

What should you check for on all wheels of a hydraulic trolley jack?

a)

Proper inflation.

b)

Free to move and rotate.

c)

Correct alignment.

d)

Proper lubrication.

27.

What is the correct positioning for a vehicle on a 4-post ramp?

a)

Off-centre on the platform

b)

Centred on the platform

c)

Near the edge of the platform

d)

At the rear of the platform

28.

Which of the following is NOT a check for a 2-post ramp?

a)

Ensure the vehicle is positioned with the centre of weight near the lifting posts

b)

Check for free height above the vehicle

c)

Ensure chocks are in place front and rear

d)

Check for vehicle stability when just clear of the ground before lifting

29.

What does SWL stand for in the context of vehicle hoists?

a)

Safe Weight Limit

b)

Standard Weight Load

c)

Safe Working Load

d)

Standard Working Load

30.

What must be checked for in the tube of an axle stand?

a)

Colour

b)

Material

c)

Cracking

d)

Weight

31.

What are the two main dangers caused by electricity?

a)

Electric shock and fire

b)

Water damage and rust

c)

Noise pollution and vibration

d)

Air pollution and dust

32.

What checks should be carried out before using mains-powered tools?

a)

Check for correct operation of the switch

b)

Check for colour coordination

c)

Check for battery life

d)

Check for software updates

33.

What is affected as the length of the lifting chain increases?

a)

The weight it can safely lift

b)

The colour of the chain

c)

The speed of lifting

d)

The noise level

34.

What should be checked on a plug before use?

a)

No loose wires.

b)

The plug is clean.

c)

The plug is new.

d)

The plug is expensive.

35.

What checks should be carried out on the casing of a plug?

a)

No damage to casing.

b)

The casing is colourful.

c)

The casing is lightweight.

d)

The casing is expensive.

36.

What is the regulation concerning harmful substances in health commonly known as?

a)

COSHH.

b)

OSHA.

c)

EPA.

d)

NIOSH.

37.

What are the three elements needed to start a fire according to the fire triangle?

a)

Heat, Water, Fuel

b)

Oxygen, Fuel, Heat

c)

Fuel, Water, Carbon Dioxide

d)

Heat, Light, Oxygen

38.

The symbol shown indicates that a substance is?

a)

Explosive

b)

Flammable

c)

Harmful to the environment

d)

Toxic

39.

What safety precaution is recommended when handling brake fluid?

a)

Wear a mask

b)

Wear gloves

c)

Use a fire extinguisher

d)

Keep in a cool place

40.

What should you do first if you discover a fire?

a)

Use a fire extinguisher

b)

Shout

c)

Call the fire brigade

d)

Hide

41.

Which TWO of the following is a potential hazard in a garage that could lead to a fire?

a)

Using a compressed air blow gun

b)

Draining petrol tanks

c)

Cleaning a brake disc with brake cleaner

d)

Applying grease to a bearing

42.

What is the correct action to take if you hear the fire alarm?

a)

Continue working

b)

Gather your belongings

c)

Leave the building immediately

d)

Call your supervisor

43.

What is the correct procedure for battery removal and replacement?

a)

Disconnect the positive terminal first, then the negative.

b)

Disconnect the negative terminal first, then the positive.

c)

Disconnect both terminals simultaneously.

d)

Disconnect the battery clamp first.

44.

Which type of fire extinguisher should NOT be used on electrical fires?

a)

CO2 gas

b)

Water

c)

Foam

d)

Powder

45.

Why should water or foam not be used on electrical fires?

a)

They may cause electrocution.

b)

They are not effective.

c)

They are too expensive.

d)

They are difficult to apply.

46.

What should you do with tools lying on the floor in a workshop?

a)

Leave them as they are

b)

Return them to the toolbox or shadow board

c)

Move them to a corner

d)

Place them under the table

47.

How should you handle oil spilt on the floor?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Clean the area using the designated procedure

c)

Spread it around

d)

Cover it with paper

48.

What is the correct procedure for connecting a car battery?

a)

Connect the negative lead first

b)

Connect both leads simultaneously

c)

Connect the positive lead first

d)

Do not connect the leads

49.

Who is responsible for taking away used engine oil and filters?

a)

Workshop staff

b)

Local contractor or licensed company

c)

Any available person

d)

The vehicle owner

50.

Which of the following tasks would require you to wear safety goggles?

a)

Drilling a hole in the car's bodywork

b)

Using a computer

c)

Using a Cold Chisel to remove an exhaust section

d)

Fitting a road wheel

51.

What type of fire extinguisher has a yellow panel?

a)

Water

b)

Foam

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Wet chemical

52.

Which of the following must be used to support a vehicle when working underneath?

a)

Trolley jack

b)

Axle stands

c)

Bricks

d)

Wooden blocks

53.

Which of the following safety checks would need to be carried out on a 240-volt mains-operated tool?

a)

Check the lead for signs of cuts or damage

b)

Replace the battery

c)

Check the correct operation of the switch

d)

Inspect the colour

54.

Which of the following responsibilities is expected from an employee?

a)

Provide your own personal protective equipment

b)

Report any faulty equipment before using it

c)

Fix the equipment yourself

d)

Ignore safety signs

55.

Which of the following is a human cause of accidents?

a)

Working in poor lighting conditions

b)

Using outdated machinery

c)

Ignoring safety signs

d)

Wearing protective gear