WorksheetsAccidents - Definitions and Outcomes
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Fill in the blank: An accident is an ________, unplanned and uncontrolled event.
unforeseen
intentional
scheduled
controlled
Fill in the blank: An unfortunate event resulting especially from ________ or ignorance is called an accident.
carelessness
happiness
strength
wisdom
According to the Health and Safety Executive reports, fill in the blank: One of the main causes of accidents on site is ________ through fragile roofs and roof-lights.
falling
jumping
sliding
throwing
According to the Health and Safety Executive reports, fill in the blank: One of the main causes of accidents on site is falling from ________, scaffolds and other workplaces.
ladders
vehicles
tools
cranes
According to the Health and Safety Executive reports, fill in the blank: One of the main causes of accidents on site is being struck by ________, lift trucks or dumpers.
excavators
scaffolding
paint cans
safety signs
According to the Health and Safety Executive reports, fill in the blank: One of the main causes of accidents on site is ________ vehicles.
overturning
parked
electric
manual
In summary, the main causes of accidents, alongside inexperienced workers, are listed below. Hand-arm vibration can lead to loss of sensation in ________ and fingers.
arms
legs
ears
shoulders
What is one possible consequence for workers who are not adequately protected on site?
respiratory illness, causing breathing difficulties
winning a safety award
improved vision
increased salary
What is dermatitis?
a skin condition
a type of bone fracture
a digestive disorder
a respiratory infection
Muscular skeletal conditions, which are longstanding problems in the ______ and ______, are a consequence of not being adequately protected on site.
back; limbs
head; feet
chest; hands
neck; eyes
What can be caused by either a faulty power tool or a poorly connected power supply?
electric shock
overheating of wires
water leakage
paint peeling
What can be caused by slips, trips and falls?
bone fracture
sunburn
food poisoning
hearing loss
What can be caused by poorly controlled fire or an overheated tool, for example?
minor burns
frostbite
dehydration
sunburn
Accidents can cost employers a lot of money through increased ________ premiums.
insurance
salary
tax
utility
Accidents can cost employers a lot of money through loss of ________ – time.
production
vacation
salary
equipment
According to the slide 'Accidents – cost to employees', which of the following is a possible consequence for individual employees?
Serious injury
Free lunch
Extra vacation
New equipment
According to the slide 'Accidents – cost to employees', wages can be lost through employees being ______ from work as the site may be closed for an investigation, or through personal injury and being unable to go to work.
absent
promoted
rewarded
transferred
The law requires us to report accidents. Which of the following statements is true?
Only serious accidents need to be reported.
All accidents need to be reported and entered into the accident book.
Only accidents resulting in more than 3 days absence need to be reported.
No accidents need to be reported.
The law requires us to report accidents. Serious accidents and those where employees are absent as a result of an accident for more than how many days must be reported to the Enforcing Authority (Health and Safety Executive)?
3 days
1 day
5 days
7 days
What should you do if you see something suspicious or potentially dangerous on site?
Ignore it
Report it to your supervisor
Leave the site immediately
Try to fix it yourself
Site safety: While on site it is paramount that you keep to the rules at all times and behave in a _______ way.
responsible
reckless
careless
ignorant
Most large companies have first aiders and appointed persons.
True
False
