Signs indicating a hazard are

triangular on a yellow background

Which of the following is not applicable to all employees?

Do risk assessments on all tasks that are to be carried out

An emergency evacuation procedure must include

a "roll call" at an assembly point

The reason that hazardous waste materials are disposed of in a controlled manner is to

Protect the environment and for health and safety

A preferred source of health and safety information for a specific type of work would be

An approved industry code of practice.

Which piece of legislation specifically refers to the use and storage of irritants?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations

First aid facilities are denoted by a

White cross on a green background

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1
In the event of an electric shock an appropriate first step emergency action would be to
Attempt to resuscitate the victim
Loosen the victim's clothing to aid breathing
drag the victim away from the electrical source
Isolate the electrical supply
2
The exposure limit value for noise in the workplace is
87 db (A)
80 db (A)
90 db (A)
85 db (A)
3
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided by the
Employee
Safety officer
Employer
Storekeeper
4
Signs indicating a hazard are
Circular on a blue background
triangular on a blue background
triangular on a yellow background
circular on a yellow background
5
Which of the following is not applicable to all employees?
Comply with risk assessment documentation and procedures
Use machine guards and other equipment provided for safety
Wear appropriate safety clothing and equipment provided
Do risk assessments on all tasks that are to be carried out
6
An emergency evacuation procedure must include
a "roll call" at an assembly point
a ban on smoking
A warning alarm or bell
Calling out the fire service
7
In order to avoid asphyxiation it is best to
Use a permit to work system
Work in pairs
Ensure a supply of fresh air
Avoid working in a confined space
8
This is the warning sign for
Tripping
Toxic
Electrical
Hazard, Danger , Caution
9
production is increased if health and safety rules are followed by what?
Stoppage time is increased
Down time is reduced
Storage is reduced
The workforce is increased
10
The reason that hazardous waste materials are disposed of in a controlled manner is to
Maximise company income that can be generated from waste
reduce waste by increasing waste storage
increase the costs to industry for creating the waste
Protect the environment and for health and safety
11
The first action level for noise in the workplace is
87 db (A)
80 db (A)
90 db (A)
85 db (A)
12
If an employee becomes injured or ill at work they should immediately
Go to the hospital
Report to first aid personnel
Go straight home
Report it to RIDDOR
13
A risk assessment will
Identify hazards
Prevent waste
Prevent accidents
Identify savings
14
Respirators should be used in
Confined spaces
Dusty environments
Damp, smelly places
All hazardous situations
15
A preferred source of health and safety information for a specific type of work would be
An approved industry code of practice.
Using the internet
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
The Factories Act 1961
16
Which piece of legislation specifically refers to the use and storage of irritants?
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
Control of Major Accidents and Hazardous Regulations
Health and Safety at Work tec. Act
17
An environmental cause of accidents may be from lack of
Supervision
Ventilation
Experience
Responsibilty
18
First aid facilities are denoted by a
White cross on a green background
Red cross on a white background
Green cross on a white background
White cross on a red background
19
Maintenance operations will be included in
Safe working procedures
Safety policies
Codes of practise
The company report
20
Legislation relating to the safe use of abrasive wheels can be found in
COSHH
RIDDOR
PUWER
HSAW

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