to site rules, hazards, and emergency procedures

to employee benefits and compensation

to company history and values

to workplace dress code and etiquette

A document that outlines how to carry out a task safely and step by step.

A verbal agreement between workers on site.

A checklist of tools needed for a project.

A summary of the project's budget and timeline.

Personal Protective Equipment (e.g. helmets, goggles, masks)

Protective Equipment (e.g. hard hats, gloves, boots)

Public Protection Equipment (e.g. safety vests, earplugs)

Personal Protection Essentials (e.g. safety glasses, knee pads)

of risks and safe handling of asbestos-containing materials

of the benefits of using asbestos in construction

of the history of asbestos mining

of the environmental impact of asbestos disposal

A method to increase risk from a hazard

A strategy to eliminate all hazards

Taken to reduce risk from a hazard

A process to identify hazards

indicating hazards, mandatory actions, or emergency routes

providing directions for parking only

displaying advertisements for local businesses

indicating the location of restrooms

with the potential to cause harm

a type of safety equipment

an unavoidable risk

a legal requirement for workplaces

authorisation for high-risk activities (e.g. hot works)

a document for routine maintenance tasks

a safety checklist for office work

a guideline for emergency procedures

safe area for evacuation during fire

designated area for fire drills

location of fire extinguishers

meeting point for emergency services

dB(A) over 8 hours; hearing protection required above this

dB(C) over 8 hours; hearing protection required above this

dB(A) over 4 hours; hearing protection recommended above this

dB(B) over 8 hours; no hearing protection required

COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

COSHH stands for Control of Safety and Health Regulations 2001.

COSHH stands for Control of Substances and Health Regulations 2003.

COSHH stands for Control of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 2000.

A process of identifying hazards and evaluating risks in a workplace

A method for increasing productivity in the workplace

A strategy for employee training and development

A guideline for workplace decoration and aesthetics

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Regulations for Industrial Development and Occupational Risk

Rules for Injury Documentation and Data Organization

Regulations for Immediate Disclosure of Occupational Risks

Employers must avoid work at height where possible, prevent falls using safe equipment, and minimise the consequences of a fall if it can’t be prevented.

Workers must be trained and competent to do the job safely.

All equipment for working at height must be properly inspected and maintained.

Only ladders and scaffolding are considered when working at height.

The main piece of legislation in the UK for workplace health and safety is the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 only applies to public sector employees.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employees to work without any safety procedures.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is a guideline rather than a law.

causes of injury on construction sites

a type of safety equipment

a method of construction

a weather-related hazard

lifting heavy objects using machinery

carrying, or moving loads by hand or bodily force

transporting items using a vehicle

storing items in a warehouse

safety briefing before starting work

a type of tool used in construction

a meeting to discuss project deadlines

a method for organizing tools

an area with unrestricted access and no hazards

an open area with plenty of ventilation

with limited entry/exit and potential for hazardous atmosphere

a space that is always safe for workers