WorksheetsHealth and Safety Quiz practice 3
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What should be done if health and safety signage is unclear?
Ignore it
Guess its meaning
Ask a supervisor for clarification
Remove it
Why must health and safety information be communicated clearly?
To reduce paperwork
To ensure everyone understands risks
To satisfy visitors
To avoid toolbox talks
Which document sets out how emergencies are managed on site?
Method statement
Evacuation procedure
COSHH assessment
Site diary
Who must attend a site induction?
New starters only
Visitors only
Anyone entering the site
Managers only
What should you do if you feel unwell while at work?
Ignore it
Continue working
Report it to a supervisor
Leave without telling anyone
Which of the following is a legal duty of employees?
Set company policy
Take reasonable care of their own safety
Carry out risk assessments
Enforce discipline
Why should PPE be checked before use?
To save time
To ensure it is clean only
To make sure it is not damaged
To meet deadlines
What should be done with damaged PPE?
Use it carefully
Repair it yourself
Report and replace it
Share it
Which is an example of personal responsibility on site?
Writing policies
Following safe systems of work
Inspecting plant machinery
Approving permits
What does a permit to work control?
Working hours
High-risk activities
Holiday entitlement
Wages
Why is good lighting important on site?
To improve morale
To reduce accidents
To save energy
To meet contracts
What hazard can poor lighting cause?
Hearing damage
Trips and collisions
Burns
Vibration injury
What should be done with waste materials?
Left until the end of the job
Thrown anywhere
Removed regularly
Burned
Why should walkways be clearly marked?
For decoration
To guide visitors only
To keep people away from hazards
To increase speed
What information is recorded in an accident report?
Opinions
Personal comments
Facts of what happened
Rumours
What is a near miss?
A serious injury
An accident with damage
An event that could have caused harm
A first aid incident
Why should near misses be investigated?
To assign blame
To improve safety
To stop work
To complete paperwork
Which welfare facility helps prevent illness?
Office space
Washing facilities
Tool storage
Car parking
What is the main purpose of rest facilities?
Socialising
Storage
Recovery and wellbeing
Meetings
Why must access to welfare facilities be maintained?
For convenience
To meet legal requirements
For inspections only
For visitors
What should you check before manually lifting an object?
Colour of the load
Weight and route
Delivery time
Who packed it
What posture helps reduce injury when lifting?
Bent back
Twisting body
Straight back, bent knees
Locked knees
Why should loads be carried close to the body?
It looks professional
It reduces strain
It increases speed
It improves balance only
Which factor increases the risk of a fall from height?
Guard rails
Stable platforms
Poor weather
Supervision
What should be done when working near fragile surfaces?
Walk carefully
Ignore warning signs
Use control measures and protection
Work faster
Who should inspect ladders?
Anyone available
Trained and competent persons
Visitors
Delivery drivers
Why must ladders be secured?
To save space
To prevent movement and falls
To look tidy
To meet deadlines
What health issue can be caused by cement contact?
Hearing loss
Dermatitis
Eye strain
Back pain
Why is construction dust dangerous?
It smells
It damages tools
It can cause lung disease
It slows work
What should be used to reduce exposure to hazardous dust?
Paper masks only
Ventilation and respiratory protection
Ear defenders
Gloves only
Why should plant routes be planned?
To increase speed
To reduce fuel use
To avoid collisions
To impress visitors
What is a banksman used for?
First aid
Directing plant movement
Fire safety
Security
What should happen before plant maintenance?
Engine left running
Equipment isolated
Work rushed
PPE removed
Why are confined spaces difficult to evacuate?
They are noisy
They have limited entry and exit
They are well lit
They are outdoors
What must be monitored in confined spaces?
Weather
Air quality
Noise levels
Lighting only
What increases the risk of fire during hot works?
Clear work area
Fire watch
Flammable materials nearby
Fire extinguishers
What should be done after hot works finish?
Leave immediately
Carry out a fire check
Store equipment anywhere
Ignore the area
Why should electrical equipment be kept dry?
To look clean
To prevent electric shock
To reduce noise
To save power
What is the purpose of PAT testing?
To test workers
To check electrical equipment safety
To increase voltage
To reduce inspections
What should you do if cables create a trip hazard?
Step over them
Ignore them
Re-route or report them
Cover with waste
