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Understanding Health and Safety Basics

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many different categories of Safety signs are there?

a)

Three

b)

Four

c)

Five

d)

Six

2.

Which of the following is NOT a type of safety sign?

a)

Prohibition sign

b)

Mandatory sign

c)

Warning sign

d)

Canteen sign

3.

Which type of sign has a rectangular or square shape with a red background?

a)

Prohibition sign

b)

Fire sign

c)

Safe condition / information signs

d)

Mandatory sign

4.

What kind of sign is this?

a)

Safe condition/ information sign

b)

Warning sign

c)

Mandatory sign

d)

Prohibition sign

5.

What kind of sign is this?

a)

Prohibition sign

b)

Warning sign

c)

Mandatory sign

d)

Safe condition/ information sign

6.

What kind of sign is this?

a)

Fire sign

b)

Warning sign

c)

Mandatory sign

d)

Safe condition/ information sign

7.

What kind of sign is this?

a)

Fire sign

b)

Warning sign

c)

Mandatory sign

d)

Safe condition/ information sign

8.

Which type of sign has a triangular shape with a yellow background?

a)

Warning sign

b)

Fire sign

c)

Safe condition / information signs

d)

Mandatory sign

9.

Which type of sign has a rectangular or square shape with a green background?

a)

Warning sign

b)

Safe condition / information signs

c)

Prohibition sign

d)

Mandatory sign

10.

Which type of sign has a round shape with a blue background?

a)

Warning sign

b)

Fire sign

c)

Safe condition / information signs

d)

Mandatory sign

11.

What do you think this mysterious sign is , trying to tell us?

a)

Extreme noise

b)

General danger

c)

Important announcement

12.

What does this sign mean?

a)

Industrial vehicles

b)

Runaway vehicles

c)

Fast Moving Folklifts

13.

Isla and Oscar are on a construction site, they spot a sign with a cool pair of shades on it. What does this sign mean?

a)

Eye protection must be worn

b)

Cool area – Shades mandatory

c)

Bright sunshine – wear sunglasses

d)

You must have eye protection with you

14.

What does this sign mean?

a)

Ear protection must be worn

b)

Listen to music only through earphones

c)

Extreme temperatures – Keep ears warm

15.

What could this sign mean?

a)

Corrosive material

b)

Soap for hand-washing

c)

Danger! Leaking test tubes

16.

What could this possibly mean?

a)

Fireworks

b)

Strobe lighting

c)

Explosive material

17.

What do you think this fiery sign is trying to tell us?

a)

a.     Explosive material 

b)

a.     Flammable material

c)

a.     Gas leak – do not smoke

18.

What does this sign mean?

a)

    Radioactivity

b)

Toxic material 

c)

 Dangerous pirates

19.

What do you think this sign means?

a)

Short hair only

b)

Safety helmets must be worn

c)

Hats must be worn

20.

What does this mean?

a)

Fire Exit 

b)

Missile Target

c)

No running in walkway

21.

What do you think this means?

a)

Dancing shoes only

b)

Wet conditions wear wellies

c)

Safety boots 

22.

During a lively safety training session at work, John asked, 'Hey, what's the deal with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974? Is it to make sure we all have a safe and happy workplace?'

a)

To ensure employees work overtime

b)

To secure the health, safety, and welfare of people at work

c)

To increase company profits

d)

To reduce the number of holidays for employees

23.

In the bustling office where James and Matilda work, who is the superhero responsible for ensuring safety in the workplace under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

a)

Only the employer

b)

Only the employees

c)

Both employers and employees

d)

The government

24.

Isla is on a mission to become the ultimate safety superhero at her workplace! She's diving into the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Can you help her figure out which of the following is NOT part of her safety checklist?

a)

Safety of machinery

b)

Employee dress code

c)

Handling of hazardous substances

d)

Workplace environment

25.

At Benjamin's new job, what responsibility does his employer have under the Health and Safety at Work Act to ensure a safe and sound workplace?

a)

Free transportation

b)

Adequate training and information on health and safety

c)

Personal mobile phones

d)

Free gym memberships

26.

Imagine Rosie, Callum and Arthur are on a new big job at a construction site! During their first day, they stumble upon a safety inspection. What is the maximum penalty for breaching the legendary Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

a)

£1,000 fine

b)

£20,000 fine and/or imprisonment

c)

£500 fine

d)

Community service

27.

What does PPE stand for?

a)

Personal Protective Equipment

b)

Public Property Equipment

c)

Protective Process Equipment

d)

None of the above

28.

Why is PPE important in a workshop?

a)

A To comply with workplace regulations

b)

B To reduce the risk of injury or illness

c)

C To increase productivity

d)

D Both a and b

29.

In the bustling world of an automotive workshop, what type of footwear should George wear to keep his feet safe and sound?

a)

a. Sandals

b)

b. Trainers

c)

Steel-toed boots

d)

Waiders

30.

In the bustling world of Sophia's automotive workshop, who is responsible for providing the essential PPE gear?

a)

a. The employer

b)

b. The employee

c)

c. Both a and b

d)

d. None of the above

31.

What does COSHH stand for?

a)

Control of Substances Harmful to Health

b)

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

c)

Containing Substances Harmful to Health

d)

Control of Solutions Hazardous to Humans

32.

Do you know what RIDDOR stands for? It's a bit of a tongue twister!

a)

Regarding of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences

b)

Reporting of Instances, Dreams and Dangerous Occurrences

c)

Required of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences

d)

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences

33.

Imagine you're at work and you see George accidentally knock over a stack of papers, causing a minor chaos. What should you do?

a)

Ignore it and continue with your work

b)

Inform your coworkers about the incident

c)

Immediately report the incident to your supervisor or manager

d)

Help George pick up the papers without reporting the incident

34.

Imagine Tim and Arthur are discussing workplace safety. Tim asks, "Arthur, what could happen if we forget to report an accident under RIDDOR?" Which of the following is a potential consequence?

a)

A verbal warning to the injured worker

b)

Fines and penalties for the responsible person or the company

c)

Mandatory safety training for all employees

d)

Increased compensation for the injured worker

35.

Can you guess what PUWER stands for in the world of workplace safety?

a)

Provision and Usage of Working Equipment Regulations

b)

Providing and Understanding Welsh Equine Riding

c)

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

d)

Provisioning and Updating of Working Equipment Regulations