WorksheetsWorkplace Health and Safety Revision
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is an example of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) commonly used in construction sites?
Safety goggles
Office chair
Clipboard
Stapler
What is the main purpose of Health and Safety training in the workplace?
To increase company profits
To ensure employees understand how to work safely and prevent accidents
To reduce the number of tea breaks
To teach employees how to use computers
Which of the following should be reported as a workplace incident?
A minor paper cut
A near miss where no one was hurt but could have been
A colleague arriving late
A new computer being installed
Who is responsible for providing PPE to employees?
The employees themselves
The employer
The local council
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Which of the following is NOT considered PPE?
Hard hat
High-visibility vest
Sandwich box
Safety boots
What should you do if you notice a hazard in your workplace?
Ignore it and carry on working
Report it to your supervisor or manager
Wait for someone else to notice
Move your workstation
Which law requires employers to provide information, instruction, training, and supervision to ensure health and safety at work?
The Road Traffic Act
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Data Protection Act
The Equality Act
If you are provided with ear defenders as PPE, what are they designed to protect?
Your eyes
Your hands
Your hearing
Your feet
Which of the following is a key benefit of regular health and safety training?
It guarantees no accidents will ever happen
It helps employees recognise and avoid hazards
It increases the number of meetings
It reduces the need for PPE
What is the first thing you should do if you are involved in a workplace accident?
Go home immediately
Report the incident to your supervisor or manager
Post about it on social media
Ignore it if you feel fine
Which of the following is the correct order for reporting a workplace incident?
Tell a friend, go home, fill in a form
Report to supervisor, record in accident book, seek medical help if needed
Ignore it, wait for someone else to notice, go home
Call the police, leave the site, report to HR
What is the minimum temperature (in Celsius) that workplaces should normally be maintained at, according to HSE guidelines?
5∘ C
16∘ C
25∘ C
30∘ C
Which of the following is NOT a reason for wearing PPE?
To protect against workplace hazards
To comply with legal requirements
To look fashionable
To reduce risk of injury
If a chemical spill occurs, which piece of PPE is most important to wear?
Flip-flops
Safety gloves
Woolly hat
Sunglasses
How often should health and safety training be refreshed?
Only once, when you start the job
Regularly, as required by the employer and when there are changes in procedures
Every ten years
Never
Which of the following is a legal requirement under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
Employees must pay for their own PPE
Employers must ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees
Employees must work overtime
Employers must provide free lunches
What should you do if your PPE is damaged or not working properly?
Continue using it until it breaks completely
Report it to your supervisor and request a replacement
Try to fix it yourself with tape
Stop wearing it altogether
Which of the following is an example of a workplace incident that must be reported under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)?
A lost pen
A broken arm caused by a fall at work
A missed meeting
A late lunch
Why is it important to record workplace incidents in an accident book?
To keep a record for legal and insurance purposes
To entertain colleagues
To increase paperwork
To avoid doing work
Which of the following is the best example of a health and safety training topic?
How to make tea
How to lift heavy objects safely
How to use social media
How to organise a party
