WorksheetsMTL1 H&S Learner Outcome 5
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the minimum first aid provision required by Health and Safety Regulations in any working environment?
A trained paramedic on site
A fully equipped ambulance
A suitably stocked first aid box and an appointed person
A nurse available during working hours
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an appointed person in the workplace?
Taking charge in case of injury or illness
Administering advanced medical treatment
Maintaining the first aid box
Keeping records of first aid administered
What must a workplace first aider possess to be considered qualified?
A university degree in health sciences
A certificate in manual handling
A current First Aid at Work Certificate from a recognised course
A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction
Why is it important to have adequate first aid provision on construction sites and in occupied properties?
To comply with fire safety regulations
To prevent minor injuries from becoming major incidents
To reduce the cost of insurance
To avoid hiring additional staff
What is the average emergency response time in the UK from a 999 call to arrival at the scene?
3 minutes
8 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
When calling 999 during a workplace emergency, which of the following is the most important to communicate clearly to the operator?
The name of the injured person
The weather conditions
The nature of the emergency and location
The number of employees on site
What should operatives do immediately after discovering a fire on site?
Try to extinguish the fire before raising the alarm
Evacuate the building without notifying anyone
Sound the alarm and notify the fire service
Wait for a supervisor to give instructions
What is the first step in treating a minor cut at work?
Apply antiseptic cream immediately
Cover the wound with a bandage
Cleanse the area with warm, soapy water
Apply pressure with a sterile pad
Why should antiseptic cream be applied to a minor cut?
To stop the bleeding
To prevent allergic reactions
To help keep infections at bay
To seal the wound
What is the recommended method for cooling a minor burn?
Apply ice directly to the burn
Use antiseptic cream
Immerse in cold water or run under cold tap for at least 10 minutes
Cover with a warm cloth
What should you do if a chemical splash gets into someone’s eye?
Rub the eye gently
Cover the eye with a warm cloth
Wash with cold water or sterile solution for at least 15 minutes
Apply antiseptic drops
What should you do first if a co-worker becomes unconscious and is not breathing?
Give them water
Call 999 and begin CPR
Place them in the recovery position
Raise their legs above ground level
Why is the recovery position used for unconscious casualties who are breathing?
To help them sleep more comfortably
To prevent them from moving
To keep the airway clear and prevent choking
To reduce blood pressure
Which of the following is a common symptom of concussion?
Increased appetite
Blurred vision and memory loss
Swelling in the legs
High fever
What is the first step when dealing with someone who has received an electric shock and is still in contact with the power source?
Begin CPR immediately
Remove the person from the supply safely
Give them water
Apply a cold compress
What is the safest way to remove someone from an electrical source during an electric shock incident?
Pull them away quickly with bare hands
Use a metal rod to separate them from the source
Turn off the power supply or use an insulating material
Pour water on the source to cool it down
Which of the following accidents must be reported directly to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
A minor cut treated with a plaster
A sprain that caused no time off work
An injury resulting in more than 3 days off work
A headache reported by an employee
Where should the accident report book typically be located in the workplace?
In the manager’s office
Next to the fire exit
Close to the first aid kit
In the staff break room
