What is the first measure to control a hazard under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations?
Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Eliminate the use of hazardous product.
Use extraction at source.
Enclose the process.
What is the first main requirement for employees according to the HASAWA?
Carry out a risk assessment.
Provide training for employees.
Carry out employee health monitoring.
Who is responsible for reporting incidents under the RIDDOR regulations?
The person who has been injured.
A colleague who witnessed the incident.
The employer of the injured person.
A bystander who witnessed the incident.
What is the most important reason for an organisation to regularly review its health and safety performance?
To produce a report following a major accident.
To check the number of accidents that have occurred.
To update procedures after an accident has occurred.
To ensure policies and procedures protect staff.
Before working in a confined space where fumes may be present, what is the best safe working practice?
Provide breathing apparatus.
Test the air quality prior to entry.
Add oxygen to the air.
Ensure fire extinguishers are available.
Which one of the following is a human condition that could lead to an accident?
Inadequate lighting
Lack of training.
Inadequate ventilation.
Unguarded machinery.
Which is a benefit of implementing an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System that will increase profitability?
Improve production rates
Improve product quality.
Reduce waste.
Reduce staffing levels.
What legislation regulates the acceptable disposal of controlled waste on land?
Hazardous Waste Regulations.
Pollution Prevention and Control Act.
Clean Air Act
Environmental Protection Act.
What shape and main colour is used for a sign indicating an emergency exit?
Round and green.
Round and red.
Rectangular and green.
Rectangular and red.
Who should know of where a company’s first aid facilities are located?
All employees.
Local ambulance service.
Senior managers only.
Company first aiders.
What is the first action to be taken when someone has suffered an electric shock?
Call the emergency service
Call a company first aider.
Drag the person away from the electrical source.
Isolate the electrical supply.
A drill with exposed wires showing on a damaged cable should be
repaired using insulation tape
used carefully, avoiding the damaged area
returned to the stores for inspection
returned to the supplier.
What action should be taken on hearing the fire alarm indicating premises must be evacuated?
Leave by the emergency exit and wait outside.
Leave by the emergency exit after collecting any personal possessions.
Leave by the emergency exit and report to the assembly point.
Leave by the emergency exit after being informed it is not a drill.
Why is it important that all accidents are reported and investigated?
To complete the accident book prior to inspection.
To prevent accidents happening again.
To prove H&S is being managed effectively
To provide accident statistics for H&S reports.
What type of fire extinguisher should be used on fires involving electrical equipment?
Water fire extinguisher
Foam fire extinguisher.
CO2 fire extinguisher.
Wet chemical fire extinguisher.
Which colours identify a CO2 fire extinguisher?
All red with a blue panel.
All red with a black panel.
All red with a cream panel.
All red with a red panel.
What three elements are needed for a fire to be established and maintained?
Heat, fuel and argon.
Acetylene, propane and oxygen.
Heat, fuel and oxygen
Argon, nitrogen and oxygen.
What does the Safe Working Load (SWL) marked on lifting equipment indicate
The load that can be exceeded in certain circumstances.
A recommended load that can be ignored if required.
The minimum load at which this piece of equipment can be used.
The maximum load at which this piece of equipment can be used.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations require employers to
ensure the minimum wage rate is paid.
provide child care facilities.
undertake risk assessments.
provide paid holidays.
What powers do Health and Safety Executive Inspectors have when investigating companies?
They can only enter premises following five days’ notice.
They can enter premises at any time.
They can only enter premises when invited by the employer.
They can only enter premises when invited by the union.