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Workplace Safety and Hazard Awareness Worksheet (Grade 12)

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Demonstrate the correct procedure for lifting a large, bulky item, as instructed by your course tutor. Select the actions you should do before lifting.

a)

Assess the weight and stability of the load

b)

Plan your route and clear obstacles

c)

Position feet shoulder‑width apart and test the load

d)

Ask for assistance or use team lift if the load is heavy

e)

Begin lifting immediately without preparation

2.

Outline the key techniques you will use to ensure safe lifting and handling procedures.

a)

Keep the load close to your body

b)

Bend your knees and maintain a neutral spine

c)

Twist your torso while lifting to turn quickly

d)

Lift and lower smoothly without jerking

e)

Avoid overreaching by moving your feet

3.

If the item is too heavy to lift on your own, outline the lifting procedure you will use.

a)

Notify a supervisor and request help

b)

Use appropriate mechanical aids such as a trolley or hoist

c)

Split the load into smaller parts if possible

d)

Attempt to lift alone to save time

e)

Carry out a coordinated team lift with agreed commands

4.

If the use of lifting equipment is required for this task, what additional procedures will you need to carry out?

a)

Conduct a pre‑use inspection of the equipment

b)

Confirm the equipment’s safe working load is adequate

c)

Ensure you are trained and authorized to use the equipment

d)

Cordon off the area and communicate the lift plan

e)

Ignore defects if the equipment appears to function

5.

Identify the name and colour of the asbestos type commonly referred to as white asbestos.

a)

Chrysotile — white

b)

Amosite — brown

c)

Crocidolite — blue

d)

Anthophyllite — green

6.

Identify the name and colour of the asbestos type commonly referred to as brown asbestos.

a)

Chrysotile — white

b)

Amosite — brown

c)

Crocidolite — blue

d)

Tremolite — grey

7.

Identify the name and colour of the asbestos type commonly referred to as blue asbestos.

a)

Chrysotile — white

b)

Amosite — brown

c)

Crocidolite — blue

d)

Actinolite — black

8.

Which regulations outline how to deal with asbestos?

a)

Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

b)

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

c)

Health and Safety (First‑Aid) Regulations 1981

d)

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

9.

Identify building components which may contain asbestos.

a)

Ceiling tiles and textured coatings

b)

Pipe and boiler insulation

c)

Cement sheets and roof panels

d)

Vinyl floor tiles and adhesive

e)

Modern glass windows

10.

What are the three elements that make up the fire triangle? Select all that apply.

a)

Heat

b)

Fuel

c)

Oxygen

d)

Water

e)

Carbon dioxide

11.

Fires involving electrical apparatus correspond to which fire class?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class E

e)

Class F

12.

Fires involving liquids or liquefiable solids correspond to which fire class?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

e)

Class F

13.

Fires involving cooking oil or fat correspond to which fire class?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

e)

Class F

14.

Fires involving solid materials, usually of an organic nature, correspond to which fire class?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

e)

Class F

15.

Fires involving gases correspond to which fire class?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

e)

Class F

16.

Fires involving metals correspond to which fire class?

a)

Class A

b)

Class B

c)

Class C

d)

Class D

e)

Class F

17.

A wood fire has started in your place of work. Which type of fire extinguisher should be used to put out the fire?

a)

Water

b)

Foam

c)

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

d)

Dry powder

18.

A wood fire has started in your place of work. How would the correct extinguisher to use on this fire be identified?

a)

By the colour coding and label indicating Water for Class A fires

b)

By a blue band and the word Powder

c)

By a black band indicating CO2

d)

By a cream band indicating Foam only

19.

A wood fire has started in your place of work. What are the possible risks of using this fire extinguisher?

a)

Electrical shock if used on live electrical equipment

b)

Toxic fumes from CO2 discharge

c)

Metal reaction causing sparks

d)

Chemical burns from foam

20.

An electrical fire has started in your place of work. Which type of fire extinguisher should be used to put out the fire?

a)

Water

b)

Foam

c)

Carbon dioxide (CO2)

d)

Wet chemical

21.

An electrical fire has started in your place of work. How would the correct extinguisher to use on this fire be identified?

a)

By a black band and label indicating CO2 for electrical fires

b)

By a cream band indicating Foam

c)

By a red label indicating Water

d)

By a yellow band indicating Wet Chemical

22.

An electrical fire has started in your place of work. What are the possible risks of using this fire extinguisher?

a)

Asphyxiation in confined spaces due to CO2

b)

Cold burns or frostbite from the discharge horn

c)

Re‑ignition after discharge if equipment remains energized

d)

Water damage to nearby materials

23.

What does the abbreviation COSHH mean?

a)

Control of substances harmful to health

b)

Control of substances hazardous to health

c)

Control of harmful substances to health

d)

Control of old substances harmful to health

24.

In comparison to air, LPG gas is:

a)

Heavier

b)

Lighter

c)

The same

25.

Which of the following is not a classification of hazardous substances?

a)

Corrosive

b)

Flammable

c)

Toxic

d)

Reflective

26.

When using toxic agents, which of the following is not recommended?

a)

Close all windows and doors

b)

Open all windows and doors

c)

Wash hands regularly

d)

Keep all containers firmly closed

27.

On the following page, what action are you instructed to take regarding the table mentioned?

a)

Complete the table by filling in the blank sections

b)

Skip the page and proceed to the next section

c)

Copy your previous answers into the table

d)

Leave the table blank for the tutor to complete