WorksheetsHealth and Safety Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment?
To remove all risks completely
To identify hazards and decide on precautions
To punish unsafe workers
To record accidents after they happen
Which legislation sets out the main duties for health and safety in the workplace?
RIDDOR 2013
COSHH 2002
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
PUWER 1998
A hazard is best described as:
The likelihood of harm occurring
Anything that has the potential to cause harm
A safe working practice
A form of PPE
What is the responsibility of an employee under health and safety law?
To ignore unsafe practices
To work safely and follow training provided
To write company safety policies
To complete risk assessments
Which of the following is a CONTROL MEASURE?
A risk
A hazard
A precaution
An accident
What should you do if you see a hazard that could cause injury?
Ignore it
Remove it only if you are authorised
Wait until someone else deals with it
Continue working normally
Under RIDDOR, which of the following must be reported?
Minor paper cuts
Near misses with no injury
Major injuries or dangerous occurrences
Routine sickness absences
COSHH regulations cover:
Slips and trips
Manual handling
Harmful substances
Noise levels
Which sign is a mandatory sign?
Blue circle with white symbol
Yellow triangle
Red circle with diagonal line
Green square
Manual handling injuries usually affect the:
Legs
Back and spine
Arms
Neck
What is the safest way to lift a load?
Bend your back, keep legs straight
Keep back straight, bend your knees
Twist your body to lift faster
Lift as quickly as possible
What should you do before using a ladder?
Check for damage
Assume it is safe
Lean it on an unstable surface
Climb without inspection
Which fire class involves flammable liquids?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class F
Why is housekeeping important in the workplace?
It prevents only fire hazards
Only management needs to follow it
It reduces slips, trips and falls
It makes the workplace look tidy but does not affect safety
Who is responsible for ensuring the workplace is safe?
Only the employer
Only the employees
Both employers and employees
Health and Safety Executive only
