Worksheetsunit 01 H&S 26-01-26 > ppt2
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974?
To protect the environment
To ensure quality standards in manufacturing
To protect workers and others from work activities
To regulate electrical installations
Which regulation specifically requires safe isolation procedures for electrical work?
PUWER 1998
EAWR 1989
COSHH
Workplace Regulations 1992
Under COSHH regulations, what must employers provide for hazardous substances?
Free samples to employees
Control measures to reduce harm
Unlimited access to all substances
No specific requirements
What voltage system must handheld electrical equipment use on construction sites?
230V
400V
110V
50V
Which regulation requires risk assessments and method statements?
MHSW 1999
EAWR 1989
HASAWA 1974
PPE at Work 2022
What must employers provide free of charge if a risk assessment shows it's needed?
Training courses
Company vehicle
Personal Protective Equipment
Which regulation prohibits the import and use of all forms of asbestos?
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006
COSHH
EAWR 1989
Environmental Protection Act 1990
BS7671 is an example of what type of regulation?
Statutory
Criminal
Non-statutory
European
What must commercial clients ensure under CDM 2015 regulations?
All workers are union members
Duty holders are appointed and informed
Work is completed in record time
No accidents ever occur
Which environmental law requires registration with the Environment Agency for hazardous waste?
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Control of Pollution Act 1974
Hazardous Waste Regulations
WEEE Regulations
What does the Pollution Prevention and Control Act aim to limit?
Employee working hours
Discharge of harmful substances and energies
Use of electrical equipment
Construction noise only
At what noise level must health surveillance (hearing checks) be provided?
Above 65 dB(A)
Above 75 dB(A)
Which regulations cover the disposal of solar panels and LED lighting?
Control of Pollution Act
WEEE Regulations
Hazardous Waste Regulations
Environmental Protection Act
What type of Act is HASAWA 1974 that allows other regulations underneath it?
Prohibiting Act
Enabling Act
Temporary Act
Repealing Act
GS38 provides guidance on:
Environmental protection
Electrical test equipment safety
Manual handling techniques
Fire evacuation procedures
Section B: Accidents & First Aid — What is the correct definition of an accident?
A planned event that causes injury
An unforeseen, unplanned and uncontrolled event
Any event that requires first aid
Only events causing death or serious injury
Section B: Accidents & First Aid — When must an accident be reported under RIDDOR?
When an employee takes more than 3 days off
When an employee takes more than 7 days off
Only when there's a fatality
All accidents must be reported
Section B: Accidents & First Aid — What does HABC stand for in first aid?
Hazard, Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Help, Air, Blood, Care
Hear, Assess, Breathe, Compress
What is the correct CPR ratio for adults?
15 compressions : 2 breaths
30 compressions : 2 breaths
5 compressions : 1 breath
50 compressions : 5 breaths
How long should you cool a burn with running water?
At least 1 minute
At least 5 minutes
At least 10 minutes
Until it stops hurting
What does PEEP stand for when treating bleeding?
Position, Examine, Elevate, Pressure
Press, Examine, Elevate, Pad
Protect, Elevate, Examine, Press
Pad, Elevate, Examine, Protect
What should you do first if you suspect electric shock?
Start CPR immediately
Check for danger and isolate supply
Pour water on the casualty
Move the casualty quickly
What should you use to remove a casualty from an electrical supply if you can't isolate it?
Your bare hands
A metal pole
A wet cloth
A wooden implement
Which of these is a reportable occupational disease under RIDDOR?
Common cold
Occupational asthma
Headache from stress
All illnesses at work
What should you do with a casualty in shock?
Give them food and drink
Keep them standing up
Elevate their legs
Make them walk around
When should you dial 999?
To report a stolen car
For immediate danger or crime in progress
To complain about noise
For any work-related query
What is the first thing you should do on discovering a fire?
Try to put it out
Collect your belongings
Shout "Fire! Fire! Fire!"
Call your manager
During a lockdown drill for terrorist threat, what should you do?
Evacuate the building immediately
Go to nearest room, lock door, stay quiet
Confront the terrorist
Continue working as normal
What should you never do during a fire evacuation?
Use the lifts
Close doors behind you
Help others evacuate
Go to assembly point
What power do HSE Inspectors have that police don't?
Arrest people
Carry weapons
Enter premises without warrant
Issue fines on the spot
What is the minimum compliance period for an Improvement Notice?
7 days
14 days
21 days
30 days
What type of notice stops work immediately due to serious risk?
Improvement Notice
Prohibition Notice
Warning Notice
Caution Notice
Who represents electrotechnical workers in unions?
UNISON
GMB
Unite the Union
TUC
What should you do first if you identify a safety issue at work?
Ignore it if it's not your job
Report to immediate supervisor
Post about it on social media
Contact HSE immediately
What is the purpose of a Safety Committee?
To increase productivity
To reduce wages
To discuss accidents and near misses
To organise social events
