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Worksheets301 SAFETY 2025 FEG COLLEGE
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Which of the following best defines a hazard?
A situation with zero chance of harm
A source with potential to cause harm
The outcome after an accident occurs
A rule that prevents all injuries
Which of the following best describes the relationship between hazard and risk?
Hazard is the potential for harm; risk is the likelihood and severity of that harm
Hazard and risk mean exactly the same thing in safety
Risk creates hazards in every situation
Risk exists only when injuries have already happened
Which of the following is considered an incident?
A planned training exercise
An unplanned event that results in or could have resulted in harm
A routine equipment check
A scheduled maintenance task
A slippery floor is an example of a:
Control measure
Hazard
Safe condition
Risk assessment outcome
Which of the following statements is true?
Risk is the likelihood and severity of harm arising from a hazard
Hazards are always eliminated by signage alone
Personal protective equipment removes the hazard entirely
Incidents are always caused by careless workers
Which of the following is both a hazard and a risk?
An unguarded rotating blade being used by untrained staff
A well-guarded machine with a permit to work
A clean, dry floor with warning signs posted
A tool locked out and tagged out correctly
Who is responsible for identifying hazards in the workplace?
Only managers and supervisors
Only the health and safety officer
Every person in the workplace
External inspectors only
What does the risk assessment tell you?
Who to blame after an incident
The hazards, the level of risk, and the controls required
Only the number of workers on shift
That all work must stop until new rules are written
Which control measure best reduces risk from a hazard?
Elimination of the hazard if feasible
Adding extra warning signs only
Relying on experience instead of controls
Keeping records without action
Which of the following is a preventive action?
Writing a report after an injury
Installing guarding to isolate moving parts
Waiting for a near miss before acting
Ignoring low-probability hazards
If manual handling cannot be avoided, what is the next step under MHOR?
Proceed as usual without changes
Conduct a suitable and sufficient risk assessment
Delegate the task to the newest worker
Wear any available PPE and continue
Which of the following is a key risk factor for manual handling?
Light, stable loads kept close to the body
Awkward posture and twisting while lifting
Use of mechanical aids for heavy loads
Team lifts with clear communication
What does TILE stand for in manual handling?
Task, Individual, Load, Environment
Time, Intensity, Leverage, Ergonomics
Tool, Inspection, Lift, Equipment
Transport, Information, Location, Efficiency
How can teamwork help in manual handling?
It increases individual strain by sharing the load unevenly
It allows loads to be shared and movements coordinated
It removes the need for planning and communication
It eliminates all hazards without controls
What is the best way to assess a new manual handling task?
Rely on previous experience only
Carry out a TILE-based assessment before the lift
Start the lift and adjust technique mid-task
Ask someone else to lift without assessment
Which of the following is the most common injury associated with poor manual handling?
Back strain or musculoskeletal injury
Facial laceration
Hearing loss
Thermal burns
A good handling technique for lifting is
Twist at the waist while lifting quickly
Keep the load close, maintain a neutral spine, and use the legs
Hold the load at arm’s length for balance
Lift with a rounded back to engage more muscles
The correct position for starting a manual lift is
Feet together with knees locked
One foot forward, load close to the body, knees slightly bent
Back arched and arms fully extended
Torso twisted toward the destination
Which of the following is a manual handling hazard?
A small, well-packaged item under 1 kg
A large, unstable load that is hard to grasp
A labeled box with built-in handles
A trolley used on a smooth surface
Which document should record findings of a manual handling risk assessment?
An informal verbal briefing
A completed risk assessment record specific to the task
A generic toolbox talk from last year
A visitor sign-in sheet
PUWER applies to which of the following?
Only equipment used at home
All work equipment used by employees and the self-employed at work
Only new machinery purchased after 2010
Only electrically powered equipment
PUWER inspections should be carried out by:
Any available worker regardless of experience
A competent person with appropriate knowledge and training
Only senior management
A visiting client
Emergency stop devices must be:
Hidden to prevent tampering
Clearly identifiable, readily accessible, and functional
Locked out at all times
Used as the normal means of stopping equipment
PUWER requires that maintenance tasks are carried out:
Only when convenient for production
By competent persons following a safe system of work
By any worker willing to try
Without documentation to save time
What should be done if equipment is found unsafe during inspection?
Continue using it carefully until a spare is available
Tag it and take it out of service until repaired or replaced
Assign it to a more experienced worker
Increase production speed to finish sooner
Why should defective equipment be labeled?
To meet marketing requirements
To warn others and prevent use until the defect is corrected
To reduce the cost of replacement
To speed up routine operations
Legislation relating to the safe use of abrasive wheels can be found in
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Working Time Regulations 1998
What is one example of suitable PPE under PUWER?
Safety goggles to protect eyes from flying particles
Flip-flops to keep feet cool on hot days
Loose scarves to cover the neck while grinding
Fingerless gloves for better tactile feedback
To operate a powered hand tool, you must be
Unsupervised but inexperienced
Trained, competent, and authorized for the specific tool
Willing to learn while using it on live work
Only familiar with the on/off switch
It is dangerous to run an abrasive wheel faster than its recommended top speed. Why?
It reduces friction and causes smoother cuts
It can cause the wheel to burst due to excessive centrifugal force
It makes the machine more energy efficient
It lengthens the wheel’s service life
RIDDOR applies to which sectors?
Only construction sites
Only manufacturing plants
All work activities and industries, including the self‑employed
Only the public sector
What is a reportable occupational disease under RIDDOR?
Any minor illness such as a cold or flu
A condition specified in RIDDOR that is diagnosed by a doctor and linked to work
Any injury requiring first aid only
Any off‑the‑job illness reported by a worker
If a self‑employed person is injured on another’s premises, who reports it under RIDDOR?
The injured self‑employed person
The person in control of the premises
The enforcing authority
No one; it is not reportable
A lifting machine fails during a lift but no one is injured. Is this reportable under RIDDOR?
Yes, as a dangerous occurrence
No, only if someone is injured
Only if equipment damage exceeds a set cost
Record internally but do not report
How does RIDDOR help improve safety?
By increasing production targets
By requiring reporting so trends can be identified and preventive action taken
By replacing risk assessments
By allowing incidents to be hidden from regulators
An accident report will contain:
Who was involved, what happened, when, where and how
Only the cost of damages
Only the supervisor’s opinion
Names of bystanders only
A permit‑to‑work system is used to ensure:
All routine tasks are recorded for payroll
High‑risk work is formally authorised and controlled with specific precautions
Workers can start tasks more quickly
Only managers perform the work
The reporting of dangerous occurrences is a requirement of:
COSHH
LOLER
RIDDOR
PUWER
If an employee becomes injured or ill at work they should immediately:
Go home without telling anyone
Inform their supervisor and seek first aid/record in the accident book
Keep working until the end of the shift
Call the media
A scaffold guard‑rail must be removed to allow you to carry out a survey. You are not a scaffolder. Can you remove it?
Yes, if you replace it afterwards
Yes, if you are careful and wear PPE
No, only a competent scaffolder may alter scaffolding
Yes, if a colleague watches
How many tiers of COMAH sites exist?
One
Two
Three
Four
What differentiates an Upper Tier COMAH site from a Lower Tier site?
Number of employees
Amount and type of dangerous substances relative to threshold quantities
Age of the facility
Proximity to a main road
What is required from all COMAH sites, regardless of tier?
Submission of a Safety Report
An off‑site emergency plan prepared by the authority
A Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP)
Daily inspections by regulators
How often must COMAH Safety Reports be reviewed?
Annually
Every three years
At least every five years or after significant change
Only after an incident occurs
Which of the following is a Lower Tier COMAH site requirement?
Submit a full Safety Report to the Competent Authority
Prepare and implement a Major Accident Prevention Policy (MAPP)
Arrange an off‑site emergency plan with the authority
Conduct quarterly public drills
COMAH applies to which types of industries?
Only offices and retail
Any establishment holding dangerous substances above set thresholds
Only small workshops
Only public utilities
What kind of accidents must be notified under COMAH?
Any first‑aid case
Major accidents involving dangerous substances with serious injury, environmental harm or significant damage
Only near‑misses
Only vehicle collisions on public roads
When you walk across the site, what is the best way to avoid an accident with mobile plant?
Wear bright clothing and assume drivers see you
Use designated pedestrian walkways and make eye contact at crossings
Walk close to moving vehicles to pass quickly
Listen for horns rather than looking
A ladder should not be painted because:
It makes it heavier
It can hide defects and damage
It reduces the ladder’s grip
It is prohibited only on metal ladders
Which is the most effective method of reducing contamination to workers?
Rely on warning signs
Provide only disposable gloves
Eliminate or substitute the hazardous substance/process
Ask workers to wash hands more often
What does LOLER stand for?
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
Local Operating and Loading Equipment Rules
Load Operations and Lashing Equipment Requirements
Lifting Oversight and Logistics Equipment Regulations
Under LOLER, lifting equipment must be:
Used only outdoors
Suitable, strong and stable, properly maintained and marked with its SWL
Operated by anyone with a driving licence
Tested only when new
Who must carry out LOLER thorough examinations?
Any employee
A competent person
The equipment supplier only
The site safety representative
Before starting a lifting operation, what must be in place?
A detailed plan and risk assessment by a competent person
A verbal instruction from any worker
An equipment receipt
A weather report only
What should be marked on lifting equipment?
The date of purchase
The Safe Working Load (SWL)
The operator’s name
The last job performed
What is the Safe Working Load (SWL)?
The heaviest load the equipment has ever lifted
The maximum load the equipment may safely lift under specified conditions
Half the equipment’s test load
A recommended but non‑mandatory value
When is a lifting operation considered complex?
When it is done indoors
When it requires detailed planning, unusual methods or multiple lifts with higher risk
When using new equipment only
When lifting less than the SWL
Under LOLER, what should happen to defective equipment?
Continue using it with extra care
Mark it with a red tag but keep in service
Remove it from use until repaired and declared safe by a competent person
Use it only for light duties
If lifting people, what must be used?
Any available lifting accessory
Equipment specifically designed and certified for lifting persons
Forklift forks with a pallet
A rope and pulley improvised on site
Which of the following is most important during lifting operations?
Completing the task quickly
Effective communication and supervision with clear signals and exclusion zones
Allowing all workers to stand nearby for visibility
Letting the operator work without guidance
Which of the following substances is NOT covered by COSHH?
Solvents
Biological agents
Asbestos
Wood dust
What does WEL stand for in COSHH?
Worker Environmental Level
Workplace Exposure Limit
Worksite Emission Level
Warning Exposure Level
Which of the following is an engineering control under COSHH?
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Issuing gloves only
Providing training only
Warning signs at entrances
Under COSHH, PPE should be used:
As the first and only control
Only to meet legal paperwork
As a last resort or in addition to other controls when risks remain
Only when employees request it
If a COSHH label is missing on a container, what should you do?
Use the substance if it looks familiar
Smell it to identify before use
Do not use it; quarantine until correctly identified and labelled with safety information
Pour it away to avoid risk
Which is the best way to eliminate a COSHH risk?
Increase ventilation only
Substitute the substance or process with a less hazardous alternative
Rely on respirators only
Reduce shift length
What is the first step in the risk assessment process?
Write a method statement
Identify hazards
Assign personal protective equipment
Calculate costs
First aid facilities are denoted by a:
Red cross on a white background
White cross on a green background
Blue triangle
Yellow star
What are needed to be carried out at regular intervals to maintain a safe and healthy workplace?
Annual financial audits
Regular health and safety inspections of the workplace
Daily production meetings
Weekly celebrations
The main purpose for having a visitor’s book in a workplace is to:
Track lateness for payroll
Record who is on site for security and emergency evacuation accountability
Provide marketing contacts
Replace induction training
What type of personal protective equipment is commonly used in confined spaces?
Earplugs
Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) such as escape sets or breathing apparatus
High‑visibility vests only
Sun hats
PPE must be:
One‑size‑fits‑all and reusable by anyone
Suitable for the risk and user, correctly fitted and properly maintained
Chosen by lowest purchase price only
Optional if workers are experienced
What does CE marking on PPE indicate?
It is made in Europe
It meets the relevant legal safety standards and has been conformity assessed
It is environmentally friendly
It is suitable for all hazards without assessment
PPE should be stored in:
a clean, dry, well‑ventilated locker or cabinet
an open shelf next to chemicals for easy access
the floor of the workshop where it is visible
the trunk of a vehicle exposed to direct sunlight
Which types of Hand gloves are suitable for welding operations?
leather gauntlet welding gloves
thin latex disposable gloves
lightweight cotton knit gloves
plastic food‑handling gloves
The main purpose of visors on hard hats, used when drilling, is to
protect the face and eyes from flying debris
improve ventilation to keep the head cool
provide a mounting point for a headlamp
amplify speech for better communication
When passing metal conduit to a colleague who is working on a tower scaffold, correct PPE must include
a hard hat with a secured chin strap
open‑fingered gloves for dexterity
soft shoes to avoid marking the platform
ear defenders only
It is important to provide valid information/data in a timely manner when dealing with
incident reporting and investigation
personal gossip and opinions
lunch scheduling and breaks
marketing slogans and branding
The lower exposure action value for noise in the workplace is
70 dB(A)
80 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
The second action level for noise in the workplace is
75 dB(A)
80 dB(A)
85 dB(A)
95 dB(A)
What does DSEAR stand for?
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations
Design Safety and Equipment Approval Requirements
Driver Safety and Emergency Action Rules
Dust Suppression and Emissions Abatement Regulations
Which of the following activities is likely to require DSEAR assessment?
decanting a flammable solvent in a workshop
filing paperwork in an office
watering plants in reception
using a photocopier
What is one example of a DSEAR engineering control?
using intrinsically safe or explosion‑protected electrical equipment
placing warning posters near the workplace only
asking workers to be careful around flammables
scheduling work at a quieter time of day
In the event of an electric shock an appropriate first step emergency action would be to
isolate the power supply before touching the casualty and call for help
pull the casualty away using your bare hands
give the casualty a drink of water and wait
begin CPR immediately without checking hazards
What does the acronym "WEEE" stand for in environmental regulations?
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Water Emissions and Effluent Extraction
Workplace Energy Efficiency Evaluation
Waste and Environmental Emissions Enforcement
What should be done after completing work in a confined space?
cancel the permit‑to‑work, remove equipment, and secure the space
leave equipment in place for convenience
allow anyone to enter freely once work ends
keep the permit active for future tasks
Why might a confined space be oxygen‑enriched and dangerous?
oxygen from leaking hoses can increase fire and explosion risk
poor ventilation causes only carbon dioxide buildup, which is harmless
high humidity reduces the risk of ignition
noise echoing increases hearing protection needs only
What is the first step before planning work in a confined space?
carry out a risk assessment
issue PPE and start immediately
notify the media of the work
wait for a complaint to be filed
What is the purpose of a permit‑to‑work system in confined spaces?
to formally control work by assessing hazards and confirming controls
to replace training so work can proceed faster
to document toolbox talks only
to reduce paperwork unrelated to safety
You are walking across the site. A large mobile crane reverses across your path. What should you do?
stop, keep clear, and wait for the banksman/signaller to give safe passage
walk quickly behind the crane to save time
shout at the operator and continue walking
tap the counterweight to alert the driver then pass by
On the job injuries and illness cost money, time, and effort. What is the most practical way to manage these
implement a health and safety management system with risk assessment and controls
rely only on personal protective equipment
ignore minor incidents to reduce paperwork
work faster to reduce time on site
Which type of accident kills most construction workers?
falls from height
electrocution
slips and trips on the same level
exposure to noise
What functional area is typically responsible for functions related to design, construction, standards, and r
engineering
human resources
marketing
finance
Who are the customers of the occupational safety function?
all employees and management across the organization
only the safety department staff
external vendors only
members of the public only
What are the two main causes of incidents in the workplace?
unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
poor weather and bad luck
long hours and shift patterns
equipment cost and age
Safety signs consisting of a blue circle with a white symbol are:
mandatory signs
prohibition signs
warning signs
safe condition signs
Which of the following is not recommended to be kept in a first aid kit at work?
pain relief tablets or other medications
sterile dressings and bandages
disposable gloves
adhesive plasters
If you discover a fire at work, what is the first thing you should do?
raise the alarm and initiate evacuation
try to extinguish the fire before telling anyone
finish your current task then report it
open windows to let smoke out
Which of the following fire extinguishers are suitable to be used on electrical fires?
carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher
water extinguisher
foam extinguisher
wet chemical extinguisher
What is the purpose of an emergency assembly point?
a designated location to account for all personnel after evacuation
a place to store tools during breaks
a sheltered area for smoking during alarms
a training zone for forklift operations
