Worksheets2365 Unit 201 H&S
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does HASAWA stand for?
a)
Health and Safety at Work Act
b)
Hazardous Substances and Work Act
c)
Health and Safety Awareness Act
d)
Health and Safety and Welfare Act
2.
What year was the Electricity at Work Regulations introduced?
a)
1988
b)
1989
c)
1990
d)
1998
3.
Who enforces health and safety law in the UK?
a)
Health and Safety Authority
b)
Health and Safety Agency
c)
Health and Safety Executive
d)
Health and Safety Commission
4.
What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
a)
To reduce PPE usage
b)
To save money
c)
To reduce risk
d)
To blame individuals
5.
Which regulation covers the use of work equipment?
a)
COSHH
b)
PUWER
c)
PPEWR
d)
HASAWA
6.
What does COSHH stand for?
a)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
b)
Control of Serious Hazards and Health
c)
Control of Safety Hazards and Health
d)
Control of Substances Harmful to Health
7.
What is the minimum number of employees required for a company to have a written health and safety policy?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
10
d)
15
8.
What is the role of PPEWR?
a)
To regulate electrical installations
b)
To provide safety training
c)
To ensure PPE is provided and used correctly
d)
To inspect work sites
9.
What is a prohibition notice?
a)
A warning to improve safety
b)
A notice to stop work immediately
c)
A fine for unsafe practices
d)
A training requirement
10.
What is the correct action when lifting loads over 20kg?
a)
Use a mechanical lifting device
b)
Ask a colleague to help
c)
Lift with your back
d)
Ignore the weight
11.
What does SWL stand for?
a)
Safe Working Load
b)
Standard Weight Limit
c)
Safety Weight Level
d)
Secure Work Limit
12.
What is the main hazard when cables are run through thermal insulation?
a)
Fire risk
b)
Electrical shock
c)
Reduced current capacity
d)
Increased voltage
13.
What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?
a)
Water
b)
Foam
c)
CO²
d)
Wet chemical
14.
What is the purpose of a method statement?
a)
To outline the cost of a job
b)
To detail safe working procedures
c)
To list tools required
d)
To record accidents
15.
What is an improvement notice?
a)
A notice to stop work
b)
A notice to improve conditions within a set time
c)
A fine
d)
A training requirement
16.
What is the correct response to discovering asbestos?
a)
Remove it immediately
b)
Continue working
c)
Stop work and report it
d)
Cover it with insulation
17.
What is the legal requirement for reporting injuries?
a)
Only serious injuries
b)
All injuries
c)
Certain types under RIDDOR
d)
Only fatalities
18.
What is the correct way to isolate a circuit?
a)
Use insulation tape
b)
Lock off and tag
c)
Switch off only
d)
Inform supervisor
19.
What is a near miss?
a)
An accident with injury
b)
An unplanned event with no injury
c)
A planned event
d)
A training exercise
20.
What is the main hazard when working at height?
a)
Noise
b)
Dust
c)
Falling
d)
Heat
21.
What regulation covers manual handling?
a)
PUWER
b)
MHOR
c)
PPEWR
d)
COSHH
22.
What is the correct fire extinguisher for flammable liquids?
a)
Water
b)
Foam
c)
CO²
d)
Dry powder
23.
What does the oxidising symbol indicate?
a)
Flammable
b)
Explosive
c)
Oxidising agent
d)
Corrosive
24.
What is the correct action when using slings and pulleys?
a)
Use any weight
b)
Exceed SWL
c)
Stay below SWL
d)
Use rope only
25.
What is the main aim of the Environmental Protection Act?
a)
Reduce costs
b)
Protect workers
c)
Limit pollution
d)
Promote recycling
26.
What is the correct PPE for eye protection?
a)
Gloves
b)
Safety goggles
c)
Hard hat
d)
Ear defenders
27.
What is the correct response to a fire alarm?
a)
Continue working
b)
Investigate the source
c)
Evacuate immediately
d)
Call your manager
28.
What is the purpose of toe boards on scaffolding?
a)
Decoration
b)
Prevent falling tools
c)
Support structure
d)
Increase height
29.
What is the correct action when exposed to hazardous fumes?
a)
Ignore it
b)
Use PPE and ventilate
c)
Leave the area
d)
Report after work
30.
What is the role of the employee under HASAWA?
a)
Supervise others
b)
Take care of self and others
c)
Write safety policies
d)
Inspect equipment
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