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Health & safety quiz 3

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive?

a)
Minor workplace accidents
b)
Routine health inspections
c)
Employee training sessions
d)

Accidents resulting in more than 3 days absence from work

2.

The first action to be taken after receiving a minor burn, is to?

a)
Cool the burn under running water for at least 10 minutes.
b)
Apply ice directly to the burn.
c)
Pop any blisters that form.
d)
Cover the burn with butter or oil.
3.

Regular safety inspections should be recorded for?

a)

Access equipment (ladders and scaffolds)

b)
Accident reports and investigations
c)
General maintenance schedules
d)
Personal records of employee performance
4.

What can be checked for correct operation by pressing a button on the front of the device?

a)
Battery level indication check.
b)

(RCD) Residual current device.

c)
Network connectivity status check.
d)
Device color settings check.
5.

In order to use cartridge operated fixing devices on construction sites?

a)
Operators can use them without any training.
b)
Cartridge devices can be used by anyone on site.
c)
Safety protocols are optional for experienced workers.
d)

Information, instruction and training must be provided first

6.

Which one of the following is only to be changed by a person with the appropriate certificate?

a)

An abrasive wheel on a bench grinder

b)
Internal memos
c)
Personal notes
d)
Public records
7.

It may be necessary to take air samples when working?

a)
No, air samples are only needed for water quality testing.
b)
Yes, but only in outdoor environments.
c)
No, air samples are not necessary in any workplace.
d)

Yes, when working in public sewers.

8.

Which one of the following waste materials can create toxic fumes when burnt?

a)
Paper
b)
Glass
c)
Food waste
d)

Polystyrene packaging

9.

What waste materials must be packaged and labeled as part of the waste disposal process?

a)
Plastic waste
b)
Food waste
c)

Hazardous waste, biomedical waste, electronic waste, and toxic materials eg Asbestos.

d)
Construction debris
10.

The safety requirements for the use of access equipment on building sites is covered by the?

a)

Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations

b)
OSHA Standards
c)
Building Code Compliance
d)

Electrical Safety Regulations

11.

A ladder used to access a working platform, it must extend above the access point by at least?

a)

4 rungs or 1 meter

b)

1 rung

c)

4 meters

d)

2 rungs or 2 meters

12.

The correct ratio to determine the angle of a ladder from the floor to a building is?

a)
5:1
b)
2:1
c)
3:1
d)
4:1
13.

The legislation covering the requirements for using hand tools can be found in the?

a)
ANSI guidelines
b)
EPA regulations
c)
ISO standards
d)

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations(PUWER)

14.

The COSHH Regulations cover?

a)

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

b)
The storage of non-hazardous materials in the workplace.
c)
The maintenance of office equipment and supplies.
d)
The disposal of general waste in the environment.
15.

What would provide effective protection for a plumber carrying out lead welding indoors?

a)
Use proper ventilation and personal protective equipment (PPE) including a respirator.
b)
Welding without any protective gear.
c)
Using a fan to blow fumes away from the work area.
d)
Working in a closed room with no windows or doors open.
16.

Excavations in loose ground should?

a)
be properly supported to prevent collapses.
b)
be excavated deeper without support
c)
be filled with water to stabilize
d)
be left unmonitored during work
17.

When ‘rodding’ below ground drainage pipework, the employer should provide?

a)
Basic hand tools for maintenance.
b)

Industrial rubber gloves

c)
No specific requirements needed.
d)
Only a flashlight for visibility.
18.

The type of sign represented by a symbol within a yellow triangle with a black border is a?

a)
Regulatory sign
b)
Informational sign
c)
Prohibitory sign
d)
Warning sign
19.

Vehicle stop blocks should be provided when working?

a)
during routine maintenance
b)
in parking lots
c)

In excavations

d)
on flat surfaces
20.

Why is it that young workers may be more at risk on site?

a)
Young workers may be more at risk on site due to inexperience, lack of training, and a tendency to take risks.
b)
Young workers are less likely to take breaks on site.
c)
Young workers have more safety training than their older counterparts.
d)
Young workers are always more skilled than older workers.
21.

Employers have a legal duty to provide a first aid kit to?

a)
suppliers
b)
customers
c)
employees
d)
visitors
22.

If a piece of faulty equipment is suspected of having caused a serious accident, it should be?

a)

Made safe and an investigation conducted

b)
Left in operation for further testing
c)
Ignored until the next maintenance check
d)
Used as a backup for other equipment
23.

When providing first aid to a casualty suffering from a broken bone, the?

a)
Encourage the casualty to walk it off.
b)

Break must be properly supported

c)
Apply heat to the area and wait for it to heal.
d)
Wrap the bone tightly with a bandage without immobilizing it.
24.

The best way to eliminate trip hazards and ensure ‘good housekeeping’ is to?

a)
Leave clutter in walkways for easy access.
b)
Use rugs to cover uneven surfaces.
c)
Ignore spills and debris on the floor.
d)

Maintain clear and organized workspace.

25.

All 110v and 230v electrical power tools must have a regular?

a)
user training and certification
b)

Portable appliance test(PAT test)

c)
storage and organization
d)
cleaning and maintenance
26.

Before using any specialist plumbing tools, the operative must?

a)
Use the tools without any prior knowledge.
b)
Ignore safety procedures and start working immediately.
c)
Ask a colleague to demonstrate the tools without understanding them.
d)
Ensure proper training and understanding of tools and safety procedures.
27.

To change an abrasive cutting wheel, a plumber must be?

a)
use a hammer to change the wheel
b)
replace the wheel without safety gear
c)

certificated as competent to do so

d)
ignore the manufacturer's instructions
28.

After exposure to a corrosive chemical, eyes should be rinsed with?

a)
vinegar
b)
milk
c)
alcohol
d)
water or saline solution
29.

Asbestos found on site should be prepared for disposal by?

a)

Contain, sealed in a bag, label, and transport to a licensed disposal facility.

b)
Leave uncovered for natural degradation.
c)
Mix with regular waste for disposal.
d)
Burn on-site to reduce volume.
30.

Used LPG cylinders are usually disposed of?

a)
Stored indefinitely in garages.
b)
Returned to supplier for recycling and proper disposal.
c)
Used as garden decorations.
d)
Thrown in regular trash bins.
31.

A fire involving flammable gases which should be extinguished by dry powder, is categorised as?

a)
Class A fire
b)
Class D fire
c)
Class C fire
d)
Class B fire
32.

A fire involving Solids – wood, paper, plastic should be extinguished by water, is categorised

a)
Class B fire
b)
Class C fire
c)
Class D fire
d)
Class A fire
33.

A fire involving Flammable liquids – oil, paraffin should be extinguished by dry powder, or foam

a)

Is categorised as Class D

b)

Is categorised as Class C

c)

Is categorised as Class A

d)

Is categorised as Class B

34.

A fire involving Electrical which should be extinguished by dry powder, or Co2 is categorised as

a)
Class C fire
b)
Class B fire
c)
Class D fire
d)
Class A fire
35.

What class of ladder is suitable for heavy industrial and construction site work?

a)
Class 2 ladder
b)
Class 3 ladder
c)

Class 4 ladder

d)

Class 1 ladder

36.

A ladder on a construction site must be

a)
made of plastic materials
b)
only used for decoration
c)

lashed to the scaffold

d)
lightweight and easily movable
37.

Which one of the following bodies is responsible for enforcing safety legislation?

a)

The Health and Safety Executive.

b)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
c)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
d)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
38.

A hazardous substance which can poison a person is labelled as

a)
non-toxic
b)
safe
c)
toxic
d)
hazardous
39.


Before any excavation begins, which of these is the most critical pre-excavation check to ensure site safety and compliance?

a)
Utility survey to identify underground utilities.
b)
Weather forecast assessment for excavation timing.
c)
Soil moisture analysis for drainage planning.
d)
Site aesthetic evaluation for landscaping purposes.
40.

What is the primary purpose of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like hard hats and high-visibility vests on an excavation site?

a)
To serve as a fashion statement for workers.
b)
To provide comfort during long shifts.
c)
To enhance the aesthetic appeal of the site.
d)
To protect workers from hazards and ensure visibility.
41.

Which of the following is a recognized engineering method used to prevent the walls of a deep excavation from collapsing?

a)
Soil compaction techniques
b)
Surface water management plans
c)
Shoring systems (e.g., sheet piling, bracing)
d)
Excavation drainage systems
42.


According to HSE guidance, at what specific depth does an excavation automatically require support (e.g., shoring or benching)?

a)
2.5 meters (8 feet)
b)
0.5 meters (1.5 feet)
c)
3 meters (10 feet)
d)
1.2 meters (4 feet)
43.

Working scaffolds above 2meters high must have what?

a)
Ladders
b)

Toe boards fitted at least 150mm high.

c)
Hard hats
d)
Safety nets
44.

On a working platform how high should the guardrails be?

a)

37 inches (920 mm)

b)
48 inches (1219 mm)
c)
30 inches (762 mm)
d)
36 inches (914 mm)
45.

What is the maximum depth a trench or excavation can be dug without side supports?

a)

4 feet (1.2 meters)

b)
10 feet (3 meters)
c)
3 feet (0.9 meters)
d)
7 feet (2.1 meters)
46.

What is the correct angle when slopping the sides of a excavation or trench.

a)
15 degrees for less stable soils
b)
60 degrees for stable soils
c)
30 degrees for all soil types
d)
45 degrees for stable soils, 33 degrees for less stable soils.
47.

How far away from the edge of the trench should the spoil be to stop trench collapse?

a)

At least 3 meters away for every foot of depth.

b)

At least 2 meters away for every foot of depth.

c)

At least 1 meter away for every foot of depth.

d)

At least 5 meters away regardless of depth.

48.

How high should the barrier be around the edge of the trench?

a)
2 meters
b)
3 meters
c)
0.5 meters
d)
1 meter
49.

How far away from the edge of the trench should the barrier be?

a)
1.0 times the depth of the trench
b)
2.0 times the depth of the trench
c)
At the edge of the trench
d)

1 Meter

50.

What gas must not be used near a trench.

a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Nitrogen
c)
Oxygen
d)

Propane.

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