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WorksheetsUnderstanding Health and Safety Basics
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 17mins
How many different categories of Safety signs are there?
Three
Four
Five
Six
Which of the following is NOT a type of safety sign?
Prohibition sign
Mandatory sign
Warning sign
Canteen sign
Which type of sign has a rectangular or square shape with a red background?
Prohibition sign
Fire sign
Safe condition / information signs
Mandatory sign
What kind of sign is this?
Safe condition/ information sign
Warning sign
Mandatory sign
Prohibition sign
What kind of sign is this?
Prohibition sign
Warning sign
Mandatory sign
Safe condition/ information sign
What kind of sign is this?
Fire sign
Warning sign
Mandatory sign
Safe condition/ information sign
What kind of sign is this?
Fire sign
Warning sign
Mandatory sign
Safe condition/ information sign
Which type of sign has a triangular shape with a yellow background?
Warning sign
Fire sign
Safe condition / information signs
Mandatory sign
Which type of sign has a rectangular or square shape with a green background?
Warning sign
Safe condition / information signs
Prohibition sign
Mandatory sign
Which type of sign has a round shape with a blue background?
Warning sign
Fire sign
Safe condition / information signs
Mandatory sign
What do you think this mysterious sign is , trying to tell us?
Extreme noise
General danger
Important announcement
What does this sign mean?
Industrial vehicles
Runaway vehicles
Fast Moving Folklifts
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?
Eye protection must be worn
Cool area – Shades mandatory
Bright sunshine – wear sunglasses
You must have eye protection with you
What does this sign mean?
Ear protection must be worn
Listen to music only through earphones
Extreme temperatures – Keep ears warm
What could this sign mean?
Corrosive material
Soap for hand-washing
Danger! Leaking test tubes
What could this possibly mean?
Fireworks
Strobe lighting
Explosive material
What do you think this fiery sign is trying to tell us?
a. Explosive material
a. Flammable material
a. Gas leak – do not smoke
What does this sign mean?
Radioactivity
Toxic material
Dangerous pirates
What do you think this sign means?
Short hair only
Safety helmets must be worn
Hats must be worn
What does this mean?
Fire Exit
Missile Target
No running in walkway
What do you think this means?
Dancing shoes only
Wet conditions wear wellies
Safety boots
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?'
To ensure employees work overtime
To secure the health, safety, and welfare of people at work
To increase company profits
To reduce the number of holidays for employees
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?
Only the employer
Only the employees
Both employers and employees
The government
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?
Safety of machinery
Employee dress code
Handling of hazardous substances
Workplace environment
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?
Free transportation
Adequate training and information on health and safety
Personal mobile phones
Free gym memberships
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?
£1,000 fine
£20,000 fine and/or imprisonment
£500 fine
Community service
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Public Property Equipment
Protective Process Equipment
None of the above
Why is PPE important in a workshop?
A To comply with workplace regulations
B To reduce the risk of injury or illness
C To increase productivity
D Both a and b
In the bustling world of an automotive workshop, what type of footwear should George wear to keep his feet safe and sound?
a. Sandals
b. Trainers
Steel-toed boots
Waiders
In the bustling world of Sophia's automotive workshop, who is responsible for providing the essential PPE gear?
a. The employer
b. The employee
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Substances Harmful to Health
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Containing Substances Harmful to Health
Control of Solutions Hazardous to Humans
Do you know what RIDDOR stands for? It's a bit of a tongue twister!
Regarding of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
Reporting of Instances, Dreams and Dangerous Occurrences
Required of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
Imagine you're at work and you see George accidentally knock over a stack of papers, causing a minor chaos. What should you do?
Ignore it and continue with your work
Inform your coworkers about the incident
Immediately report the incident to your supervisor or manager
Help George pick up the papers without reporting the incident
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 verbal warning to the injured worker
Fines and penalties for the responsible person or the company
Mandatory safety training for all employees
Increased compensation for the injured worker
Can you guess what PUWER stands for in the world of workplace safety?
Provision and Usage of Working Equipment Regulations
Providing and Understanding Welsh Equine Riding
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
Provisioning and Updating of Working Equipment Regulations
