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Health and safety quiz 2

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When working inside a sewer system, the most serious risk to health and safety is -

a)
toxic gases exposure
b)
animal bites
c)
electrical shock
d)
slips and falls
2.

which of the following areas may be a confined space?

a)
Public parks
b)
Residential homes
c)

Under suspended floor

d)
Open fields
3.

Work is taken place in an excavated site, warning signs such as the one shown must be -

a)
No warning signs are needed at all.
b)

Display at all times.

c)
Warning signs should be in a foreign language.
d)
Warning signs can be placed far from the site.
4.

Excavations in loose ground should either have trench supports fitted or have the trench -

a)
sloped to reduce the risk of collapse
b)
filled with concrete
c)
left unsupported
d)
covered with a tarp
5.

Which one of the following work activities might require working in an excavation?

a)

Installing a water service pipe to a house

b)
Cooking or food preparation activities.
c)
Office administration duties.
d)
Gardening or landscaping tasks.
6.

Which one of the following precautions must be observed when crossing a fragile roof to do a job?

a)
Ignore weather conditions when crossing.
b)
Walk quickly to minimize time on the roof.
c)

Always use purpose mad crawl boards.

d)
Use only a ladder for support.
7.

which one of the following would be responsible for checking the suitability of a ladder before use?

a)
Ladder manufacturer
b)
Random bystander
c)
Maintenance worker
d)

The operator using the ladder.

8.

which one of the following types of access equipment is considered the safest to use when working to replace guttering?

a)

Mobile Scaffold tower

b)
Scissor lift
c)
Cherry picker
d)
Ladder
9.

which one of the following identifies the equipment shown in the image?

a)
Scaffolding
b)

Roof Ladder

c)
Loading ramp
d)
Conveyor belt
10.

a fire extinguisher that is mainly coloured red would be used to extinguish fires fueled by -

a)
flammable liquids
b)
wooden materials
c)
paper and cardboard
d)
electrical fires
11.

A fire involving petrol is categorised as -

a)
Class B fire
b)
Class A fire
c)
Class C fire
d)
Class D fire
12.

What should be the sequence of action to take if a fire occurs in a LPG cylinder store?

a)
Open all windows to ventilate the area
b)
Ignore the fire and continue working
c)

Raise the alarm, move to a safe distance , ring emergency services.

d)
Use water to extinguish the fire
13.

when working with oxy-acetylene equipment in an environment that has flammable material care is needed to prevent-

a)
equipment malfunction
b)
toxic fumes
c)
fire hazards
d)
explosive reactions
14.

when assembling oxy-acetylene, which one of the following identifies the components that you checked for leakage?

a)
Welding masks, gloves, and goggles
b)
Oxygen tanks, acetylene tanks, and flashback arrestors
c)
Wrenches, pliers, and screwdrivers
d)
Hoses, connections, and regulators
15.

which one of the following sequences must be followed prior to working on electrical appliances?

a)
Turn on the appliance to test it first.
b)
Check the appliance for visible damage.
c)
Read the user manual before unplugging.
d)

prove test equipment, isolate, test all phases, remove fuse, prove tester

Correct

16.

What action must be taken when the casing on a 24V battery for a portable drill is broken?

a)
Use the battery until it no longer holds a charge.
b)
Repair the casing with tape and continue using it.
c)

Stop using the battery immediately

d)
Store the battery in a damp place to prevent corrosion.
17.

Electrical equipment with a frayed cable is a hazard because it can -

a)
improve electrical efficiency
b)
reduce energy consumption
c)
cause electric shock or fire hazards
d)
enhance device performance
18.

Which one of the following identifies the most important reason for using low voltage electrical supply tools?

a)
Lower energy consumption.
b)

Reduced risk of electric shock.

c)
Increased tool durability.
d)
Enhanced performance in high voltage applications.
19.

Which one of the following power operated tools is the least hazardous when used on site?

a)
Corded electric tools
b)
Battery-operated tools
c)
Pneumatic tools
d)
Gas-powered tools
20.

Which one of the following actions should be taken if a damaged extension lead is discovered on a construction site?

a)
Wrap the damaged extension lead with tape and keep using it.
b)
Remove the damaged extension lead from use and report it.
c)
Continue using the damaged extension lead until it fails completely.
d)
Ignore the damaged extension lead and focus on other tasks.
21.

RIDDOR forms must be completed for a accident the leads to a person being absent or unable to work for how long?

a)
more than three consecutive days
b)
more than ten consecutive days
c)
more than five consecutive days
d)
more than seven consecutive days
22.

Which one of the following statements is true in relation to the procedure for reporting accidents at work?

a)
Accidents should be reported at the end of the workday.
b)
Only serious accidents need to be reported.
c)
Accidents must be reported to a supervisor immediately.
d)
Employees can choose not to report minor accidents.
23.

Which one of the following is the first piece of information that should be passed on when contacting emergency services

a)
Type of emergency
b)
Name of the caller
c)
Phone number of the caller
d)

Address of the incident.

24.

What one of the following is the best course of action when preparing a manual lifting operation?

a)
Assess the load and plan the lift.
b)
Ignore safety equipment during the lift.
c)
Use a team of people without a plan.
d)
Lift without checking the weight.
25.

Which one of the following must be used when working close to a pneumatic drill?

a)
Safety goggles and hearing protection
b)
Reflective vest and steel-toed boots
c)
Dust mask and knee pads
d)
Safety gloves and hard hat
26.

Which part of the body would be affected by long term exposure to asbestos dust?

a)
Lungs
b)
Kidneys
c)
Skin
d)
Heart
27.

Which one of the following should be taken before working on a boiler suspected to contain asbestos?

a)
Inspect the boiler for leaks.
b)
Turn on the boiler to test its functionality.
c)
Remove all insulation immediately.
d)

Stop work and seek advice.

28.

An operative is at greater risk of asbestos contamination if asbestos fibers

a)
are harmless when not disturbed
b)
are disturbed and released into the air
c)
are only present in old buildings
d)
are safely contained in a sealed environment
29.

Which of the following will give the best protection for an operative who is working with solvents?

a)
Cotton gloves and safety glasses
b)

Chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, and no contact with skin.

c)
Short sleeves and open-toed shoes
d)
Regular eyeglasses and a t-shirt
30.

Which type of sign is represented by the image?

a)
Warning sign for slippery floor.
b)
Information sign for first aid station.
c)
Prohibition sign for no entry.
d)

Mandatory

31.

A method statement helps to promote safe working by -

a)
detailing employee work schedules.
b)
providing a checklist for equipment maintenance.
c)
listing company policies on dress code.
d)

Instructing employees of the approved way of working on a task

32.

Which one of the following accidents is most likely to occur when working on wet tiled floor surface.

a)
Slip and fall accident
b)
Injury from falling objects
c)
Trip over loose tiles
d)
Burn from hot surface
33.

The health and safety executive is responsible for

a)
promoting healthy eating habits in schools
b)
enforcing traffic regulations in cities
c)
regulating workplace health and safety in the UK
d)
monitoring air quality in urban areas
34.

Who is responsible for providing facilities on a building site under the construction design regulations 2007

a)
The site manager
b)
The subcontractor
c)

The Main contractor

d)
The architect
35.

Personal protective equipment should be provided on site by

a)
the employee
b)
the contractor
c)
the safety officer
d)
the employer
36.

Which one of the following would be prosecuted under the health and safety at work act for breach of regulations?

a)
A worker refusing to wear personal protective equipment.
b)

Employers and employees

c)
A contractor providing excessive safety training.
d)
An employee reporting a safety hazard to management.
37.

Which one of the following identifies the equipment shown in the image?

a)
Scaffold
b)
Stool
c)
Ramp
d)

Extending Ladder

38.

Which one of the following identifies the equipment shown in the image?

a)

Scissor lift

b)
Hydraulic lift
c)
Pallet jack
d)
Forklift
39.

Which one of the following identifies the equipment shown in the image.

a)
Telehandler
b)
Scissor lift
c)
Forklift
d)
Cherry picker (boom lift)
40.

A residual current circuit breaker is?

a)
A device that protects against electric shock by detecting leakage currents.
b)
A tool used for measuring electrical resistance.
c)
A type of fuse that prevents circuit overloads.
d)
A device that amplifies electrical signals.
41.

When carrying out work in excavations?

a)
Use heavy machinery without supervision.
b)

Sides of deep excavations must be supported against collapse

c)
Ignore local regulations and guidelines.
d)
Proceed without a safety plan.
42.

What must be provided when work is being carried out in shallow excavations in firm ground?

a)
No special precautions are needed.
b)
Only a warning sign is required.
c)
Excavation can proceed without any support.
d)

A barrier to prevent public access

43.

Waterproof industrial gloves should be used when?

a)
When performing light tasks without hazards.
b)
When using non-toxic materials.
c)

Making connections in sewage systems.

d)
When working in dry environments.
44.

Before working on an electrical system, it must be?

a)
Leave the power on
b)
Check the voltage levels
c)

Carry out safe isolation.

d)
Inspect the wiring without precautions
45.

With reference to LPG heating gases?

a)
LPG is primarily used for cooking only.
b)
LPG emits high levels of carbon monoxide when burned.
c)
LPG is a solid fuel that requires special storage conditions.
d)

Propane is heavier than air and any leaking gas will sink.

46.

The correct colour panel for a fire extinguisher containing water is?

a)
Yellow
b)
Blue
c)
Red
d)
Green
47.

The correct colour panel for a fire extinguisher containing foam is?

a)
Cream or light yellow
b)
Red
c)
Blue
d)
Green
48.

The correct colour panel for a fire extinguisher containing CO2 is?

a)
Black
b)
Red
c)
Blue
d)
Green
49.

The correct colour panel for a fire extinguisher containing dry powder is?

a)
Red
b)
Green
c)
Yellow
d)
Blue
50.

large butane gas heating cylinders on a construction site should be stored in?

a)
Next to electrical equipment.
b)
In a closed, unventilated room.
c)
On the roof of the building.
d)
A well-ventilated storage area away from flammable materials.

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