WorksheetsWorkplace Safety and Hazard Awareness Worksheet (Grade 12)
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Demonstrate the correct procedure for lifting a large, bulky item, as instructed by your course tutor. Select the actions you should do before lifting.
Assess the weight and stability of the load
Plan your route and clear obstacles
Position feet shoulder‑width apart and test the load
Ask for assistance or use team lift if the load is heavy
Begin lifting immediately without preparation
Outline the key techniques you will use to ensure safe lifting and handling procedures.
Keep the load close to your body
Bend your knees and maintain a neutral spine
Twist your torso while lifting to turn quickly
Lift and lower smoothly without jerking
Avoid overreaching by moving your feet
If the item is too heavy to lift on your own, outline the lifting procedure you will use.
Notify a supervisor and request help
Use appropriate mechanical aids such as a trolley or hoist
Split the load into smaller parts if possible
Attempt to lift alone to save time
Carry out a coordinated team lift with agreed commands
If the use of lifting equipment is required for this task, what additional procedures will you need to carry out?
Conduct a pre‑use inspection of the equipment
Confirm the equipment’s safe working load is adequate
Ensure you are trained and authorized to use the equipment
Cordon off the area and communicate the lift plan
Ignore defects if the equipment appears to function
Identify the name and colour of the asbestos type commonly referred to as white asbestos.
Chrysotile — white
Amosite — brown
Crocidolite — blue
Anthophyllite — green
Identify the name and colour of the asbestos type commonly referred to as brown asbestos.
Chrysotile — white
Amosite — brown
Crocidolite — blue
Tremolite — grey
Identify the name and colour of the asbestos type commonly referred to as blue asbestos.
Chrysotile — white
Amosite — brown
Crocidolite — blue
Actinolite — black
Which regulations outline how to deal with asbestos?
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Health and Safety (First‑Aid) Regulations 1981
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Identify building components which may contain asbestos.
Ceiling tiles and textured coatings
Pipe and boiler insulation
Cement sheets and roof panels
Vinyl floor tiles and adhesive
Modern glass windows
What are the three elements that make up the fire triangle? Select all that apply.
Heat
Fuel
Oxygen
Water
Carbon dioxide
Fires involving electrical apparatus correspond to which fire class?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class E
Class F
Fires involving liquids or liquefiable solids correspond to which fire class?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class F
Fires involving cooking oil or fat correspond to which fire class?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class F
Fires involving solid materials, usually of an organic nature, correspond to which fire class?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class F
Fires involving gases correspond to which fire class?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class F
Fires involving metals correspond to which fire class?
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class F
A wood fire has started in your place of work. Which type of fire extinguisher should be used to put out the fire?
Water
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
A wood fire has started in your place of work. How would the correct extinguisher to use on this fire be identified?
By the colour coding and label indicating Water for Class A fires
By a blue band and the word Powder
By a black band indicating CO2
By a cream band indicating Foam only
A wood fire has started in your place of work. What are the possible risks of using this fire extinguisher?
Electrical shock if used on live electrical equipment
Toxic fumes from CO2 discharge
Metal reaction causing sparks
Chemical burns from foam
An electrical fire has started in your place of work. Which type of fire extinguisher should be used to put out the fire?
Water
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Wet chemical
An electrical fire has started in your place of work. How would the correct extinguisher to use on this fire be identified?
By a black band and label indicating CO2 for electrical fires
By a cream band indicating Foam
By a red label indicating Water
By a yellow band indicating Wet Chemical
An electrical fire has started in your place of work. What are the possible risks of using this fire extinguisher?
Asphyxiation in confined spaces due to CO2
Cold burns or frostbite from the discharge horn
Re‑ignition after discharge if equipment remains energized
Water damage to nearby materials
What does the abbreviation COSHH mean?
Control of substances harmful to health
Control of substances hazardous to health
Control of harmful substances to health
Control of old substances harmful to health
In comparison to air, LPG gas is:
Heavier
Lighter
The same
Which of the following is not a classification of hazardous substances?
Corrosive
Flammable
Toxic
Reflective
When using toxic agents, which of the following is not recommended?
Close all windows and doors
Open all windows and doors
Wash hands regularly
Keep all containers firmly closed
On the following page, what action are you instructed to take regarding the table mentioned?
Complete the table by filling in the blank sections
Skip the page and proceed to the next section
Copy your previous answers into the table
Leave the table blank for the tutor to complete
