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Worksheets301 MCQs2025
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Which of the following best defines a hazard?
An event that causes injury
A situation with immediate danger
A potential source of harm
A mistake during work
What is a risk in workplace safety terms?
A broken tool
The likelihood and severity of harm from a hazard
A trip hazard
An injury that has already happened
What is an accident?
A hazard with low risk
An incident with no injury
An unplanned event that results in injury or damage
A delayed reaction to a hazard
Which of the following is considered an incident?
An event that causes a fatality
A hazard that has been eliminated
A near miss with no injury or damage
A planned safety drill
What is the main difference between an incident and an accident?
One is reported; the other is not
Accidents are minor; incidents are major
Incidents do not cause harm; accidents do
There is no difference
A slippery floor is an example of a:
Risk
Incident
Danger
Hazard
If a tool falls from height but doesn’t hit anyone, what is this called?
Accident
Hazard
Incident
Danger
An exposed live wire in a work area is a:
Risk
Incident
Hazard
Danger
Which of the following statements is true?
All incidents cause injuries
All hazards result in danger
Every accident was preceded by a hazard
Risks cannot be controlled
Which factor determines the level of risk?
Time only
Age of equipment
Likelihood and severity of harm
Number of workers
Why are near misses (incidents) important to report?
They save time
They don't need reporting
They help identify hazards before an accident occurs
They lower risk permanently
Which of these best describes a danger?
Any risk
A type of hazard
Immediate exposure to harm
A maintenance issue
Which of the following is both a hazard and a risk?
A broken ladder in a closed-off area
Spilled oil in a walkway
Worn-out gloves in storage
A visible safety sign
A worker cuts their hand on an unguarded machine. This is a/an:
Hazard
Risk
Incident
Accident
Which option lists the correct sequence from cause to result?
Risk → Hazard → Accident
Hazard → Risk → Accident
Accident → Incident → Hazard
Risk → Danger → Hazard
Danger is best managed by:
Using more tools
Ignoring it
Eliminating the hazard
Having more workers around
Which of these is not a hazard?
Poor lighting
Broken guard on a machine
Worker’s lunch break
Flammable chemicals
Who is responsible for identifying hazards in the workplace?
Safety officer only
External auditor only
Every employee
Management only
Which control measure best reduces risk from a hazard?
Ignore it
Report it and take no action
Implement safety procedures
Wait for an accident
An accident that results in hospitalization is classified as:
First aid case
Lost time incident
Property damage only
No consequence event
Which of the following is not typically part of risk assessment?
Identifying hazards
Ignoring possible harm
Evaluating risks
Implementing control measures
A leaking gas cylinder left in the sun is an example of:
Controlled risk
Low hazard
Immediate danger
Safe practice
PPE is used to:
Eliminate hazards
Reduce or control risk
Avoid supervision
Replace training
Which of the following is the best example of a risk?
A heavy object placed at height
The chance of the object falling and injuring someone
A safe object
A well-lit room
What kind of event is classified as an incident?
An event that causes an injury
A planned event
An unplanned event with no harm
Daily maintenance
Danger becomes higher when:
Workers are well-trained
Control measures are strong
People are exposed directly to the hazard
Hazards are removed
A co-worker slips and falls due to water on the floor. What is this?
Hazard
Risk
Incident
Accident
Which of the following is a preventive action?
Waiting for injury
Reporting near misses
Ignoring hazards
Hiding broken equipment
Which one comes first in the chain of events?
Risk
Accident
Hazard
Incident
Which of the following best describes the relationship between hazard and risk?
They are identical
No link exists
Risk is the chance that a hazard will cause harm
Hazard is a result of risk
What is the main purpose of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?
To ban all lifting in the workplace
To reduce the risk of injury from manual handling
To regulate machine use only
To increase productivity through lifting
What is the first duty of the employer under MHOR 1992?
Provide manual handling aids
Train all employees in lifting
Avoid hazardous manual handling wherever reasonably practicable
Perform regular inspections
If manual handling cannot be avoided, what is the next step under MHOR?
Do it as quickly as possible
Use machinery only
Assess the risk of injury
Assign the task to junior staff
What does "manual handling" include under the regulations?
Only lifting
Lifting and throwing
Any transporting or supporting of a load by hand or bodily force
Only pushing heavy items
Under MHOR, who has responsibilities?
Only employers
Only employees
Both employers and employees
Only health and safety officers
What should employees do under the MHOR?
Ignore unsafe handling
Use any method they find quickest
Follow systems of work provided and use equipment properly
Wait for supervisors to handle the load
Which of the following is a key risk factor for manual handling?
Weather conditions
Size and shape of the load
Age of employee
Clothing worn
What does a manual handling assessment NOT typically consider?
The task
The load
The environment
The employee’s hobbies
What does TILE stand for in manual handling?
Task, Individual, Load, Environment
Test, Inspect, Lift, Execute
Try, Identify, Lift, Evaluate
Task, Interest, Limit, Energy
When should a manual handling risk assessment be reviewed?
Every 10 years
Only after an injury
If the task or conditions change
Only when requested
What is a suitable control measure for reducing manual handling risks?
Working faster
Using lifting equipment
Ignoring heavy loads
Leaving the task unfinished
Which posture is safest when lifting manually?
Knees straight, back bent
Twisting while lifting
Bending knees, keeping back straight
Lifting with arms only
What is the maximum legal weight limit for manual lifting under MHOR?
25 kg
20 kg
There is no specific weight limit
50 kg
Which of the following is a manual handling hazard?
A noisy machine
A heavy and awkward-shaped box
A slippery floor without lifting
Poor lighting only
Why should a load be kept close to the body when lifting?
It looks more professional
It saves space
It reduces strain on the back
It allows better communication
What does the "Individual" factor in TILE refer to?
Age of the building
The size of the object
The physical capability of the person
The mood of the employee
Which environmental condition may increase the risk of manual handling injuries?
Fresh air
Good lighting
Uneven flooring
Proper shelving
What is a key method to eliminate manual handling hazards?
Repackaging items
Automating the process
Asking others to help
Ignoring the issue
How can teamwork help in manual handling?
It slows down the task
It helps distribute the load
It increases confusion
It removes the need for PPE
Which lifting technique should be avoided?
Lifting with knees bent
Using both hands
Twisting while lifting
Keeping load close
Which type of load increases manual handling risk?
Small and light
Balanced and firm
Hot or sharp-edged
Clearly labeled
Who is responsible for assessing the risks of manual handling tasks?
The cleaner
The employer
External visitors
The general public
Why should team members coordinate before a team lift?
To chat
To lift at different times
To ensure synchronized lifting and safety
To avoid responsibility
How often should employees receive manual handling training?
Once at the start only
Every day
Whenever there is a change or at regular intervals
Every 10 years
What should be done if a load is too heavy to lift alone?
Push through anyway
Leave it for someone else
Use lifting equipment or ask for help
Break it
Which body part is most at risk in poor manual handling?
Eyes
Legs
Back
Ears
What type of training is required for manual handling?
Legal training
Formal university training
Task-specific and practical training
No training is required
What is the best way to assess a new manual handling task?
Ask the oldest employee
Use TILE assessment
Guess from previous experience
Watch YouTube videos
Which factor is NOT part of the TILE method?
Environment
Load
Emotion
Task
Which document should record findings of a manual handling risk assessment?
Safety poster
Informal email
Written risk assessment document
Verbal message
What does PUWER stand for?
Providing and Using Workers for Emergency Response
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
Professional Use of Workplace Electrical Regulations
Proper Use of Work Environment Rules
What is the main purpose of PUWER?
To ensure only employers can operate machinery
To eliminate the need for health and safety
To ensure that work equipment is safe and suitable
To provide electrical training
PUWER applies to which of the following?
Only construction companies
Domestic household appliances
All workplaces using work equipment
Home offices only
Which of the following is considered “work equipment” under PUWER?
A mobile phone
A pen
A forklift truck
A lunchbox
Who has the primary responsibility under PUWER?
The local council
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The employer or person in control of the equipment
Visitors to the site
According to PUWER, equipment must be...
Old but functional
Well-painted only
Suitable for the intended use
Repaired yearly regardless of use
PUWER requires that equipment is:
Washed every day
Only used by visitors
Maintained in a safe condition
Only available during work hours
What must employers ensure before allowing anyone to use equipment?
They are supervised at all times
They have paid for the equipment
They are trained and competent
They work overtime
PUWER requires inspection of work equipment when?
Every five years
Whenever you remember
After installation and at suitable intervals
Only during emergencies
PUWER inspections should be carried out by:
Any employee
Unqualified people
A competent person
External marketing staff
What should be done after equipment is inspected?
Destroy it
Do nothing
Record the findings
Send it back to the manufacturer
PUWER applies to new and existing work equipment?
Only new
Only leased
Both new and old equipment
Only broken
What is the role of safeguards under PUWER?
To decorate equipment
To increase production
To prevent contact with dangerous parts
To limit the user’s access
Under PUWER, controls on machinery must be:
Locked and hidden
Colorful
Clearly marked and functional
Removable
Emergency stop devices must be:
Available but optional
Unreachable
Provided where necessary
Hidden to avoid misuse
PUWER requires that maintenance tasks are carried out:
Only when something breaks
Regardless of risks
When safe, by competent people
During employee breaks
Can PUWER be applied alongside other regulations like LOLER?
No, only one applies
Yes, both may apply
Only LOLER applies
Only PUWER applies
What should be done if equipment is found unsafe during inspection?
Keep using it carefully
Mark it with a star
Take it out of use and report it
Give it to a trainee
Can employees be held responsible under PUWER?
No, only employers
Yes, if they misuse equipment
Only if they own the business
Only if equipment is old
What is one method to reduce PUWER risks?
Ignore user feedback
Avoid training
Provide proper guarding
Use older equipment
What should be done before equipment is used for the first time?
Repaint it
Modify it
Conduct initial inspection
Assign it randomly
Which equipment is NOT covered by PUWER?
Office chairs
Microwave in a lunchroom
Ladders used at work
Private tools used at home
What does PUWER require about dangerous machine parts?
Paint them red
Label them as “hot”
Prevent or control access
Hide them behind walls
What should be available to users under PUWER?
Free food
Internet
Relevant instruction, training, and supervision
Discounts on equipment
Under PUWER, maintenance logs should be:
Destroyed monthly
Ignored
Kept up to date and available
Hidden from the team
Why should defective equipment be labeled?
To improve aesthetics
For sale
To prevent accidental use
To display employee names
Equipment controls should be located:
Behind the machine
On the ceiling
Within easy reach of the operator
In the break room
Why is training important under PUWER?
To avoid legal fees
To reduce coffee breaks
To ensure users know how to use equipment safely
For entertainment
PUWER applies to:
Construction equipment only
Equipment used in all work settings
Only factories
Only manual tools
What is one example of suitable PPE under PUWER?
Safety glasses when using a grinder
Sandals on a construction site
Earphones for music
Loose clothing
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Illnesses and Disease in Dangerous Occupations Regulations
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Regulated Incidents of Disease and Occupational Risk
Risk Identification and Dangerous Disease Occurrence Register
Who must report under RIDDOR?
Any visitor
The injured person
Employers, self-employed people, and those in control of work premises
Police
Which of the following must be reported under RIDDOR?
Minor cuts
Paper cuts
Work-related broken bones
A cold
Which disease must be reported under RIDDOR?
Common cold
Stress
Occupational asthma
Flu
What is a “dangerous occurrence”?
A serious error in paperwork
A near-miss involving a significant risk
A cancelled meeting
A noisy office
When must a reportable injury be reported to the HSE?
Within 24 hours
Immediately
Within 10 days
Within 28 days
An employee is off work for 9 consecutive days due to a work injury. What action must be taken under RIDDOR?
No action needed
Inform the media
Report it under RIDDOR
Just record it in the accident book
What type of fracture is reportable?
Broken thumb
Broken toe
Broken arm
Hairline crack in fingernail
RIDDOR applies to which sector(s)?
Only manufacturing
Only construction
All work environments
Only government jobs
How is a RIDDOR report submitted?
Phone call to local hospital
Email to HR
Online through the HSE website
Handwritten report to the injured person
What is the minimum number of days' absence for a RIDDOR reportable incident?
3
5
7
8
What should you do first after a serious accident at work?
Write a blog post
Complete a RIDDOR form
Call emergency services and make the area safe
Take a lunch break
Are near misses always reportable under RIDDOR?
Yes
No
Only if witnessed
Only if filmed
RIDDOR requires records to be kept for how many years?
1 year
2 years
3 years
5 years
Who enforces RIDDOR?
The NHS
Fire services
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or local authority
Trade union
What is a key purpose of RIDDOR?
Protect company secrets
Improve vacation planning
Monitor workplace health and safety incidents
Is a heart attack at work automatically reportable under RIDDOR?
Yes
No
Only if it’s on Monday
Only if the manager says so
Which of the following is a reportable dangerous occurrence?
Spilling water on a keyboard
Collapse of scaffolding
Fire drill
Printer jam
Who is responsible for reporting under RIDDOR in a school?
Student
School cleaner
Headteacher or responsible person
Parent
Which is NOT reportable under RIDDOR?
Amputation
Broken leg
Mild stress
Death at work
What is a reportable “occupational disease”?
Food poisoning from a restaurant
Repetitive strain injury
Emotional stress from a breakup
Sunburn on vacation
When should a fatality be reported under RIDDOR?
Within 24 hours
Within 3 days
Immediately
At the end of the month
If a gas appliance causes death, who must report it?
The cook
The manager
The gas installer or supplier
The postman
Which injury is NOT required to be reported?
Eye loss
Burns over 10% of the body
Broken thumb
Spinal injury
If a self-employed person is injured on another's premises, who reports it?
No one
The client/employer in control of premises
The injured person
HSE
A member of the public is injured by falling signage outside a shop. What should happen?
Give them a discount
Apologize and move on
Report under RIDDOR
Wait to see if they complain
RIDDOR regulations apply in which UK countries?
Only England
England and Wales only
Entire UK
Only Scotland
A lifting machine fails during a lift but no one is injured. Is this reportable?
No
Only if it’s on video
Yes, as a dangerous occurrence
Only if it makes a noise
RIDDOR requires employers to...
Discipline injured workers
Hide reports from inspectors
Keep records and report incidents
Only report if asked
How does RIDDOR help improve safety?
By reducing production
By encouraging silence
By identifying trends and preventing future incidents
By blaming staff
What does COMAH stand for?
Control of Major Accident Hazards
Control of Mechanical and Automated Hazards
Company of Major Accident Handling
Control of Machinery and Health
What is the main purpose of the COMAH Regulations?
To prevent theft in chemical plants
To regulate fire alarm systems
To prevent and limit the consequences of major accidents involving dangerous substances
To increase production in industries
COMAH regulations apply to which type of site?
All retail outlets
Sites holding certain quantities of dangerous substances
Restaurants and cafes
Office buildings
COMAH is enforced jointly by which bodies in the UK?
Fire Service and Police
NHS and Environmental Agency
HSE and Environment Agency
DVSA and HMRC
Which of the following substances might trigger COMAH regulations?
Cooking oil
Sulphuric acid
Flour
Water
How many tiers of COMAH sites exist?
1
2
3
4
What differentiates an Upper Tier COMAH site from a Lower Tier site?
Location
Quantity of workers
Quantity of dangerous substances
Year of construction
What must Upper Tier COMAH sites submit to the Competent Authority?
Fire drill report
Inventory checklist
Safety Report
Annual financial report
What is required from all COMAH sites, regardless of tier?
Weekly marketing reports
Emergency planning
Social media presence
Fundraising events
What is a “major accident” under COMAH?
Car crash
Event causing significant harm to humans or the environment from dangerous substances
Office injury
Fire alarm going off
Who is responsible for complying with COMAH regulations at a site?
The site operator (duty holder)
Local council inspectors
Visitors to the site
The nearest fire station
Public information duties are mandatory for:
Upper Tier sites only
Lower Tier sites only
All sites
Office buildings
What is a Safety Report?
A fire drill record
A monthly newsletter
A document explaining how major accidents are prevented and mitigated
Employee training feedback
How often must Safety Reports be reviewed?
Every week
Every 5 years or after a major change
Every year
Never
Which UK regulation complements COMAH by ensuring proper chemical classification and labelling?
COSHH
CLP Regulation
RIDDOR
PUWER
Which of the following is a Lower Tier site requirement?
Safety Report
Notification to Competent Authority
Annual staff picnic
Public evacuation plan
Why is COMAH significant for the environment?
Encourages recycling
Limits use of water
Prevents major pollution incidents from industrial activities
Promotes green buildings
Who needs to be consulted for the external emergency plan of an Upper Tier site?
Cleaners
Local authority
Marketing team
Media
COMAH applies to which types of industries?
Only food processing
Offices only
Chemical manufacturing, storage depots, fuel refineries, etc.
IT companies
What role does HSE play in COMAH?
Provides IT support
Monitors media
Inspects and enforces safety measures
Organises company parties
Which event would trigger a COMAH report?
A minor first-aid incident
A major release of toxic gas
A slow delivery
A computer virus
When did the latest revision of COMAH come into effect?
1989
1999
2015
2022
What is the Seveso Directive?
A UK labour law
An EU directive to prevent major industrial accidents
A food hygiene standard
A fire policy
What happens if a COMAH site fails compliance?
Bonus payment
No action
Legal action, fines, or enforcement notice
Free advertising
What is the aim of an emergency plan under COMAH?
Increase productivity
Entertain staff
Minimise harm to people and the environment during a major accident
Increase media presence
COMAH is not applicable to:
Nuclear installations
Fuel refineries
Fertiliser manufacturers
Chemical storage depots
COMAH notification must include:
TV schedule
Inventory of dangerous substances
Personal emails
Food orders
Which group is considered during COMAH safety planning?
Tourists
Company shareholders
Local communities and the environment
Celebrities
Is worker training required under COMAH?
No
Only for managers
Yes, all relevant staff must be trained
Only external contractors
What kind of accidents must be notified under COMAH?
All slips and trips
Only thefts
Any major accident involving dangerous substances
Coffee spills
