WorksheetsHealth and Safety in Engineering Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which UK legislation primarily governs health and safety in engineering workplaces?
The Data Protection Act 2018
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The Equality Act 2010
The Employment Rights Act 1996
What is the main purpose of a risk assessment in an engineering environment?
To increase production speed
To identify and control hazards
To reduce staff numbers
To improve product design
Which of the following is considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Safety goggles
A clipboard
A mobile phone
A lunchbox
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Control of Safety Hazards in Health
Control of Substances Helpful to Health
Control of Safety Hazards to Health
Which of the following is a common hazard in an engineering workshop?
Wet floors
Loud music
Bright lighting
Comfortable chairs
What is the correct action if you discover a fire in the workshop?
Finish your task before leaving
Raise the alarm and evacuate immediately
Ignore it if it is small
Call your friend
Which sign colour indicates a mandatory action in the UK?
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
What is the safe lifting limit for a single person, according to HSE guidelines, for a load held close to the body at waist height?
5 kg
25 kg
50 kg
100 kg
Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard?
Biological
Chemical
Financial
Physical
What is the first step in the risk assessment process?
Record findings
Identify hazards
Review assessment
Evaluate risks
Which of the following is a control measure to reduce noise exposure in engineering?
Wearing ear defenders
Increasing machine speed
Removing warning signs
Using mobile phones
What does the yellow and black striped tape on the floor usually indicate?
Safe area
Hazard or caution area
Fire exit
First aid station
Which of the following is a legal duty of employees under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?
To provide PPE to others
To take reasonable care of their own health and safety
To write company policies
To set working hours
What is the main reason for keeping walkways clear in an engineering workshop?
To make the area look tidy
To prevent slips, trips, and falls
To impress visitors
To store more materials
Which of the following temperatures is considered a safe working environment for most indoor engineering workshops in the UK?
5°C
16°C
35°C
50°C
What is the correct equation for calculating force, as used in engineering safety calculations?
<katex latex="F = m \times a"></katex>
<katex latex="F = m + a"></katex>
<katex latex="F = \frac{m}{a}"></katex>
<katex latex="F = m - a"></katex>
Which of the following is the best way to report a near-miss incident?
Ignore it
Tell your supervisor immediately
Wait until the end of the week
Only tell your friends
Which of the following is a sign of electrical hazard?
Frayed wires
Clean workbench
Organised tool rack
New equipment
What is the main purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS) in engineering?
To provide information about hazardous substances
To record staff holidays
To list company profits
To schedule meetings
Which of the following is the correct action if you spill oil on the workshop floor?
Leave it for someone else to clean
Clean it up immediately and report it
Cover it with paper and ignore it
Walk around it
