The most important reason for carrying out a risk assessment is to:

Prevent accidents occurring in the future

What does RIDDOR stand for?

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Why should accidents be reported in a workplace?

To prevent a similar accident in the future

There is a fault with PPE, the user should:

Not do the task and inform supervisor of the problem immediately

Where should the information be found regarding the disposal of old chemical products?

On the product sheet or side of the container

Which of the following is an example of safe working?

Checking the work area to make sure it is free from hazards

The accident book is a legal document that does what?

Records the details of an accident in the workplace

Which of the following is the best method of finding information on workshop equipment?

From the manufacturer's handbook or technical data

What does COSHH stand for?

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

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1
The most important reason for carrying out a risk assessment is to:
Check that the employees understand health and safety
Prevent accidents occurring in the future
Ensure employees receive the right training
Reduce staff training needs
2
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Risk of Injury, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence's Reporting
Risk of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence's Regulation
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Reporting of Information on Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence's Risk
3
Why should accidents be reported in a workplace?
To prevent a similar accident in the future
Reduce levels of paperwork
Check whether staff are carrying out their duties or not
To enable staff to learn from mistakes
4
There is a fault with PPE, the user should:
Use the equipment to do the task and tell the supervisor later
Use the equipment and do the task anyway
Not do the task and inform supervisor of the problem immediately
Get somebody else to complete the task
5
What is the best way of dealing with a hazard to ensure others are not put at risk?
Remove it immediately
Place a barrier tape around it
Leave it for others to sort out
Display a notice or warning sign
6
Why is it important to wear PPE?
Because it protects you
Because it protects the tools
Because it looks right
Because it is what your employer tells you to do
7
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Preventative Equipment
Protective Preventative Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
People's Protective Equipment
8
All businesses must have 1st aid kids that are available to:
All persons over the age of 18
A qualified 1st aider only
Health and safety officers only
All staff
9
Where should the information be found regarding the disposal of old chemical products?
On the internet
At the local library
By contacting the manufacturer
On the product sheet or side of the container
10
Which of the following is an example of safe working?
Loading lifting equipment with as much material as possible
Wearing safety goggles to perform every task
Checking the work area to make sure it is free from hazards
Lifting more than you can handle
11
Which of the following describes a workplace health and safety hazard?
An activity that cannot be insured
An unanswered health and safety question
Putting the wet floor sign up after mopping the floor
Something that may cause harm
12
The accident book is a legal document that does what?
Describes how businesses should deal with an accident
Lists the first aid requirements of the workplace
Details risk assessments and safety rules
Records the details of an accident in the workplace
13
Guidance on the use of service requirements and PPE should be found in?
In an accident book
Manufacturer's instructions
By asking an employee
Within health and safety executives leaflet
14
Which of the following would prevent injuries from occurring at work?
Lifting heavy objects with a bent back
Keeping the workplace tidy
Keeping lighting to a minimum
Wearing light clothing
15
Which of the following is the best method of finding information on workshop equipment?
From the manufacturer's handbook or technical data
By discussing it with a senior colleague
By contacting the original supplier of the equipment
From the health and safety work manual
16
Which of the following answers of health and safety legislation is concerned with the handling of hazardous materials?
HASAWA
RIDDOR
COSHH
Manual handling
17
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Substances Hurtful to Health
Careful of Substances Harmful to Health
Control of Spillages Hazardous to Health
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
18
What year did RIDDOR start?
2000
2005
1990
1995

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