WorksheetsHealth & Safety 1
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which regulation is specifically concerned with the use of power tools?
PPE
RIDDOR
COSHH
PUWER
Which of the following is an employer's responsibility under health and safety legislation?
To provide PPE
To report near misses
To wear and maintain PPE provided
To follow all training procedures
Which of the following is an employee's responsibility under health and safety legislation?
To provide welfare facilities
To follow health and safety procedures
To keep you safe on site
To porovide training
What is the main purpose of a risk assessment in the workplace?
To assign tasks to workers
To increase productivity
To identify and eliminate risks highlighted in the method statement
To reduce the number of employees
Which of the following is considered a welfare facility in the workplace?
Toilets
Parking lot
Smoking area
Security cameras
Which piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) is used to protect your head from falling objects or hitting it on low scaffolding?
Safety goggles
Hard hat
Dust mask
Knee pads
What is the main purpose of wearing a dust mask as PPE?
To protect your eyes from dust
To protect your lungs from dust
To protect your feet from dust
To protect your ears from dust
How do knee pads help workers on a job site?
They protect your feet from heavy objects
They keep your legs warm
They help you run faster
They help protect your knees when working at low levels
What is the main purpose of wearing overalls as PPE?
To keep your clothes clean
To protect your skin from dust and harmful substances
To make you look professional
To help you carry tools
If a worker does not wear steel toe capped boots, what injury are they most at risk for?
Foot injury
Hearing damage
Cuts and abrasions
Head injury
What does COSHH stand for?
Careful of Site Health Hazards
Caution on Site Helps Health
Control of Substances Hazardous to Horses
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Which disease in the workplace is caused by exposure to rats?
Weil's disease
Asthma
Tetanus
Psittacosis
What is not a major type of emergency that can occur in the workplace?
Fire or explosion
Power outage
Gas leak
Scaffold collapse
What should you do if you notice a safety hazard in your workplace?
Ignore it and continue working
Report it to your supervisor immediately
Wait for someone else to notice
Try to fix it yourself without telling anyone
Which of the following is not considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?
High-visibility vest
Ear defenders
Work trousers
Safety gloves
What is the main purpose of a fire drill in the workplace?
To test the fire alarm system
To practice safe evacuation procedures
To clean the fire exits
To check the attendance of employees
