Worksheets6072-51 LO1 Identifying Hazards
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
what is the main purpose of a risk assessment?
To identify hazards and control risks
To ensure the workplace is clean
To eliminate all risky activities
To ensure the business make maximum profit
What is the purpose of a method statement?
To ensure compliance with the environmental regulations
To calculate the amounts of materials needed for a job
To detail the procedure of how a task should be carried out
To provide timings for the order of activities that will be taking place
What is the most common cause of work-related fatalities in construction environments?
Being hit by a flying object
Falls when working at height
Tiredness from long working hours
Incorrect use of PPE by employees
What are the most common causes of work-related injuries in the construction industry?
Slip, trips and falls
Listing and moving heavy objects
Hand and arm vibration
Exposure to chemicals, dust and noise
What is a potential implication of employees ignoring accident prevention measures in the workplace?
Reduced requirement for staff training
Increased workplace productivity
High risk of personal injury
Increased cost to employer for providing PPE
What term is defined as 'An unexpected incident that leads to injury or harm'
Hazard
Accident
Risk
Competence
What is a health and safety risk associated with construction materials?
Excessive weight of loads
Transport delays
Cost increases
Use of incorrect tools
What hazard is associated with incorrect storage of bulk materials?
Blocked exits
Damage to materials
Increased chance of falling objects
Reduced double handling of materials
Which of the following is a risk associated with building service activities?
Working in bad weather conditions
Storage of ducting at a high level
Leaving sharp ends on cut piping
Electrocution from exposed cables
What is a potential hazard associated with the storage of waste materials
Fire damage
Noise pollution
Electric shock
Vibration injury
What is the main reason why accidents and near misses should be reported?
To reduce the need for training and monitoring
To identify competence in the workforce
To learn from incidents and improve safety
To ensure disciplinary action can be taken
What is the typical procedure for reporting an accident in a construction environment?
The injured person informs family members about the accident
HR department notify the emergency services of an on-site accident
Colleagues inform each other so they don't have a similar accident
Employees inform their supervisor about the accident
