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Know how to handle hazardous situations part 1
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1Which of the following is a Prohibition sign
- A
- B
- C
- D
- A
2Which of the following is a Mandatory Sign
- A
- B
- C
- D
- A
3Which of the following is a Information sign
- A
- B
- C
- D
- A
4Which of the following is a Warning sign
- A
- B
- C
- D
- A
5What type of sign is shown here
- AInformation
- BProhibition
- CWarning
- DMandatory
6What type of sign is shown here
- AProhibition
- BInformation
- CMandatory
- DWarning
7What type of sign is shown here
- AMandatory
- BInformation
- CWarning
- DProhibition
8What type of sign is shown here
- AWarning
- BInformation
- CProhibition
- DMandatory
9What is the main colour on a safety sign stating that you must NOT do something?
- ABlue
- BGreen
- CRed
- DYellow
10What does a blue and white health and safety signs tell you?
- AThings you must do
- BInformation about the area
- CThe risks in the area
- DThings you must not do
11What is meant by the term Hazard?
- ASomething with the potential to cause harm
- BThe likelihood of a accident occurring
- CAn accident thats going to happan
- DWhere harm is likely to happen
12The definition of a ‘Risk’ is
- AA ‘near miss’ which could have led to serious injury or loss of life
- BThe potential of a substance, activity, or process to cause harm
- CThe likelihood of a substance, activity, or process to cause harm.
- DAn incident that could have led to an accident
13In the event of an accident the first thing you should do is
- ASecure the site
- BTouch or move the person
- CAssess the situation
- DShout or phone for help
14RIDDOR provides the regulations for the reporting and investigating of
- AAccidents
- BEquipment breaking down
- CCauses of sickness due to the working environment
- DUse of dangerous substances
15If there is a risk of injury from lifting loads what should you think about first?
- AWhether the load needs to be lifted at all
- BWhere to hold the load when lifting
- CWhat the weight of the load is
- DHow to lift the load
16Before performing manual lifting what is the first thing you should do?
- ACheck the area behind you
- BWeigh the equipment
- CAssess the whole task
- DSee if it can be broken into several pieces
17You are about to put on your head protection (hard hat) and work on a building site when you notice a crack in the side of the hat what should you do?
- AWear nothing, as the chances of getting hit on the head are remote.
- BNotify your supervisor and get a replacement hat.
- CPut a baseball cap on, as no body will notice the difference.
- DPut the hat on and continue to work as normal.
18The RIDDOR Regulations requires your company to inform the enforcing authority without delay of the following circumstances except?
- AThe overturning of a crane.
- BAn accident at home.
- CAny fatal injuries.
- DAny major injuries to employees.
19If you had to deal with an emergency i.e. bomb threat or chemical spill, what should your first action be?
- AInform your parents.
- BDial the emergency service number in a safe environment.
- CInform the local newspaper.
- DSneak away without informing anybody.
20What is the correct immediate treatment for a burn?
- ATreat for shock.
- BFlood the burn with cold water.
- CCheck for pulse.
- DRemove clothing.
21In which of the following situations does asbestos become very dangerous
- AWhilst disturbed when drilling
- BSoaked in water
- CPainted on
- DWhilst working 1m away from the asbestos
22Whilst working in a factory you discover asbestos, what should you do?
- AStop work and inform your supervisor
- BContinue to work and not disturb it
- CTry and remove the asbestos and safely dispose it
- DRemove the asbestos and safely place in a skip.
23In what form does asbestos become harmful?
- AAs the fibres are released in the air
- BWhen you touch asbestos
- CWhen you eat food in a canteen that has asbestos
- DWhen it is in the form of a tile
24Which of the following diseases is not related to asbestos
- AHeart disease
- BLung cancer
- CAsbestosis
- DMesothelioma
25Which of the following diseases is related to asbestos exposure?
- AMesothelioma
- BHeart disease
- CFlu
- DHand, foot and mouth
26What colour would you find asbestos in the form of crocidolite in?
- ABlue
- BWhite
- CRed
- DBrown
27In the workplace who is likely to manage treatment after an accident, prior to the ambulance arriving
- AA work mate
- BYour supervisor
- CFirst aider
- DYour Local GP
28A person is found lying on the floor with a ladder place on top of them, what is the first action to take
- ARing the Health and Safety Executive
- BAssess the situation and check if they are responsive
- CTelephone reception for assistance
- DGrab the injured person and move him away from the ladder
29Moving, transporting and lifting items are all defined as
- AManual handling
- BRunning
- CInformation
- DSafe isolation
30An electrician whilst chasing a wall should wear a hard hat and what other item?
- ASafety harness and glasses
- BSafety harness and a high visibility jacket
- CDisposable respirator and safety glasses
- DKnee pads
31Accidents on site can be reduced by providing
- AStaff training
- BWelfare facilities
- CProviding all staff with PPE
- DTell all staff of the first aid facilities
32You find a work colleague unconscious having seemingly received an electric shock, the first action you should take is?
- AAssess the situation
- BCheck for a pulse
- CRing security
- DInform you supervisor
33When working in an area where there is a high level of dust, what should be worn?
- ARespirator
- BOveralls
- CSteel toe cap boots
- DHard hat
34RIDDOR must be applied in the event of an accident when
- Aa major injury occurs
- Ba minor injury occurs
- Ca cut to the finger occurs
- Dall of the above
35When PPE is required for a task on a construction site. Who is required to provide the PPE
- AEmployer
- BEmployee
- CSupervisor
- DWork Colleague
36What does PPE stand for?
- AProvided Protective Equipment.
- BPersonal Protection Equipment
- CPrivate Protection Equipment
- DPersonal Protective Equipment.
37Which of the following would not be considered good eye protection when working on a construction site?
- AFace shields.
- BBox goggle
- CCup goggles.
- DSun glasses.
38You are about to put on your hard hatwhilst working on a building site when you notice a crack in the side of the hat. What should you do?
- ANotify your supervisor and get a replacement hat.
- BPut a baseball cap on, as no body will notice the difference.
- CWear nothing, as the chances of getting hit on the head are remote.
- DPut the hat on and continue to work as normal.
39In hot weather which one of the following is correct with regard to safety helmets?
- AYou do not need to wear your helmet
- BYou can drill holes in your safety hat for ventilation
- CYou must continue to wear your helmet
- DYou can take off your helmet while working inside the building
40If you are drilling into concrete with a masonry drill, in which one of the following circumstances will you need to wear eye protection?
- ANot if drilling into the floor
- BOnly if the drill is bigger than 10mm
- COnly when drilling overhead
- DAlways
41When MUST an employer provide their employees with personal protective equipment (PPE)?
- AEvery 5 years
- BIf the client or main contractor specifies it in the contract
- CTwice a year
- DWhen they may be exposed to a risk to their health & safety which cannot be controlled another way
42Which of the following must your safety helmet comply with to meet with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations?
- AIt is less than 1 year old
- BIt has a label with your name on it
- CIt is a good visible colour
- DIt can be adjusted to suit your head size
43When should you wear safety footwear on site?
- AOnly if the site conditions are wet
- BOnly when working outdoors
- CWhen there is a risk of a foot injury
- DOnly when working on scaffolds
44Which one of the following must apply to any hard hat provided?
- AIt is less than 2 years old
- BIt is less than 1 year old
- CIt is less than 5 years old
- DIt is CE - marked
45If it is necessary for an employee to use personal protective equipment, who has a duty to provide it?
- AThe principal contractor
- BThe employer
- CThe employee
- DThe trade union
46When considering what measures to take to protect people’s health and safety, PPE should always be regarded as:
- Athe only practical measure
- Bthe best way to tackle the job
- Cthe first line of defence
- Dthe last resort
47Exposure to asbestos fibres may cause which one of the following?
- AAsbestosis
- BGlandular fever
- CAsthma
- DDermatitis
48How would you recognise a hazardous substance?
- AIt will be in a suitable container
- BThe colour of the label on the container
- CBy its smell
- DBy a symbol on the container
49Which of the following does NOT cause skin problems?
- AEpoxy resins
- BAsbestos
- CSolvents
- DBitumens
50When an assessment of hazardous substances has been carried out under the COSHH Regulations, the risks and control measures should be explained to:
- Athe person in charge of the stores
- Bthe accounts department
- Call employees on site
- Dthe operatives using the substance
51If you have been handling lead, how is it most likely to get into your blood stream?
- ABy not washing your hands before eating
- BBy not using the correct safety footwear
- CBy not reporting the matter to the HSE
- DBy not wearing safety goggles
52What must your employer do if the daily personal noise exposure is at or exceeds 85 db(A)?
- AReport it to the Health and Safety Executive
- BTell employees to buy their own hearing protection
- CIssue hearing protection to those exposed and ensure that it is worn
- DProvide hearing protection to those employees who ask for it
53At or above what level of daily personal noise exposure does an employer have to provide hearing protection if it is requested by an employee?
- A85 dB(A)
- B80 dB(A)
- C95 dB(A)
- D90 dB(A)
54Excessive sunlight on bare skin can cause which serious health problem?
- ASkin cancer
- BAcne
- CRickets
- DDermatitis
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- 2 Health and Safety Quiz on Know how to handle hazardous situations part 1, created by Vito Martino on 19/09/2014.
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