Health and Safety Test for Incompany Records - 20 questions 50% pass mark

This is a simpler test for in company training records only. The pass mark is 50% and there are only 20 questions.

If you want to sit the REHIS Elementary H&S exam then you will need to do the harder exam entry test first.

Please select the response that you think best answers the question. There is only one correct answer.

This test consists of 20 Questions

Question 1 #HSJune18_20 (Worth 1 point)

Poorly maintained electrical equipment can lead to (633)

A) shock, burns and death

B) trapped nerves and hernias

C) slips, trips and falls

D) panic attacks and headaches

Question 2 #HSJune18_24 (Worth 1 point)

In the risk control hierarchy, which control measure should be considered as a last resort? (637)

A) Substituting a safer alternative

B) Using personal protective equipment

C) Controlling any risks at source

D) Removing a hazard from the workplace

Question 3 #HSJune18_16 (Worth 1 point)

If a workplace accident results in you being absent from work for more than seven days, what must your employer do by law? (629)

A) Visit you at home to ensure that you are recovering

B) Stop your pay and benefits until you are fit to return

C) Pay you compensation for the injuries you sustained

D) Report the accident to the enforcement authority

Question 4 #HSJune18_25 (Worth 1 point)

What is the main purpose of first aid? (638)

A) To prevent injuries or illness getting worse

B) To avoid employees taking time off work due to illness

C) To ensure hazards are controlled properly

D) To show that managers care about employee welfare

Question 5 #EHSC H 19 (Worth 1 point)

The majority of workplace accidents are due to (653)

A) Electical shock

B) Slips, trips and falls

C) Entanglement in machinery

D) Fire

Question 6 #HSJune18_23 (Worth 1 point)

Employers must provide health and safety training to their employees (636)

A) annually

B) only at the start of their employment

C) whenever there are new or increased risks

D) only when the employees request it

Question 7 #EHSC H 25 (Worth 1 point)

Safety hats or helmets are needed on jobs where head injuries are possible from (646)

A) Falling objects

B) Electric shock

C) Moving vehicles

D) Using chemicals

Question 8 #EHSC H 6 (Worth 1 point)

An initial risk assessment should be carried out (645)

A) Before any new equipment is installed

B) After any equipment is installed or used

C) Before a guard is fitted to any equipment

D) After an accident occurs

Question 9 #HSJune18_19 (Worth 1 point)

What is the main purpose of an internal fire door? (632)

A) To allow people to evacuate the building quickly

B) To direct people to the nearest emergency exit

C) To stop untrained people from trying to fight fires

D) To help prevent smoke and flames from spreading

Question 10 #HSJune18_05 (Worth 1 point)

By law, when should risk assessments be reviewed? (618)

A) Only if it is requested by senior management

B) Whenever the health and safety policy is due to be reviewed

C) At approximately the same time every year

D) Whenever there have been significant changes to the workplace

Question 11 #HSJune18_22 (Worth 1 point)

In the workplace, what is the most common type of hazard to pedestrians from vehicles? (635)

A) Being dazzled by a vehicle's headlights

B) Being struck by a moving vehicle

C) Falling from a moving vehicle

D) Inhaling a vehicle's exhaust fumes

Question 12 #HSJune18_11 (Worth 1 point)

If an employee is expected to wear a new item of protective clothing, they must (624)

A) be given a choice of colours and styles

B) take it home for cleaning every week

C) remove it if it becomes uncomfortable

D) be trained in how to use it properly

Question 13 #HSJune18_17 (Worth 1 point)

The term "hazard" is defined as (630)

A) something with the potential to prevent harm

B) the certainty that harm will be caused

C) anything with the potential to cause harm

D) the likelihood that harm will be prevented

Question 14 #HSH16 (Worth 1 point)

LITE Stands for (647)

A) Load, Individual, Task and Environment

B) Load, Industry, Task and Environment

C) Load, Individual, Twist and Environment

D) Load, Individual, Tools and Equipment

Question 15 #EHSC H 22 (Worth 1 point)

Which type of fire extinguisher can be used on a small electrical fire (656)

A) Water or foam

B) CO2 or dry powder

C) Halon or BCF

D) Class F wet chemical

Question 16 #EHSC H 18 (Worth 1 point)

What is one of the first things you should do before lifting a load (661)

A) Notify your supervisor or a colleague

B) Do some stretching exercises to loosen your muscles

C) Assess the task

D) Attempt to lift it using the strong muscles in your back

Question 17 #EHSC I 4 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following are common causes of accidents in fish shops and factories (671)

A) Food poisoning

B) Sharp fish spines

C) Electric shock from equiment

D) Slips, trips and falls

Question 18 #EHSC I 30 (Worth 1 point)

Noisy environments must be (651)

A) Avoided

B) Assessed and controlled

C) Enclosed

D) Sound proofed

Question 19 #EHSC H 18 (Worth 1 point)

What is one of the first things you should do before lifting a load (661)

A) Notify your supervisor or a colleague

B) Do some stretching exercises to loosen your muscles

C) Assess the task

D) Attempt to lift it using the strong muscles in your back

Question 20 #HSJune18_28 (Worth 1 point)

The most important reason why all accidents and near misses should be reported is to (641)

A) prevent problems reoccurring

B) stop legal action being taken

C) find which person is responsible

D) keep insurance premiums low