Elementary Health and Safety (practice test for Exams) | Health & Safety

Question 1 #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 2 #HSJune18_26 (Worth 1 point)

The term "risk" is defined as (639)

A) the certainty that a hazard will cause harm

B) an action to prevent harm being caused

C) anything with the potential to cause harm

D) the likelihood of a hazard causing harm

Question 3 #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

Question 4 #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 5 #EHSC HI 2 (Worth 1 point)

Why is good health and safety management important to organisations (663)

A) To stop them being prosecuted

B) To present a good image to visitors

C) To protect employees and others.

D) Because the Law says they must

Question 6 #EHSC I 16 (Worth 1 point)

How often should tools and equipment be checked for damage (667)

A) At least once a month

B) At least once every 3 months

C) At least once every 6 months

D) Before they are used each time

Question 7 #HSJune18_18 (Worth 1 point)

The purpose of carrying out risk assessments is to (631)

A) produce information in support of an insurance claim

B) identify and control hazards in the workplace

C) identify company strategies for cost saving

D) produce reports for the health and safety committee

Question 8 #HSJune18_14 (Worth 1 point)

What is the purpose of a risk control hierarchy? (627)

A) To involve all employees in the risk assessment process

B) To list control measures in order of their effectiveness

C) To promote a more positive attitude to risk assessment

D) To lower the costs of implementing control measures

Question 9 #EHSC I 10 (Worth 1 point)

Separate traffic routes in workplace sites are essential to (648)

A) Prevent pedestrian and vehicle accidents

B) Comply with the provision and use of work equipment regulations

C) Prevent ill health at work

D) Ensure the safe use of plant, machinery and equipment

Question 10 #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 11 #EHSC I 6 (Worth 1 point)

When Personal Protective Equipment is required to be used it should (649)

A) Protect you against hazards and fit correctly

B) Keep you clean

C) Keep you warm

D) Keep you dry

Question 12 #HSJune18_07 (Worth 1 point)

Poor housekeeping and insufficient storage space in the workplace is most likely to increase the occurrence of (620)

A) back strains and sprains

B) slips, trips and falls

C) violence and bullying

D) eyestrain and headaches

Question 13 #EHSC I 24 (Worth 1 point)

Fire exit doors must always be (652)

A) Clearly marked and unlocked

B) Free of obstructions, unlocked and clearly marked

C) Free of obstruction, locked and unpainted

D) Painted red and kept free of obstructions

Question 14 #HSJune18_09 (Worth 1 point)

A safety sign that is rectangular with a green background and a white symbol or text (622)

A) indicates that an action must be taken

B) shows the direction to an area of safety

C) indicates that a behaviour is forbidden

D) shows the location of fire equipment

Question 15 #HSJune18_06 (Worth 1 point)

In order to avoid injury, it is the duty of the employer to risk assess (619)

A) all manual handling tasks before they are FIRST attempted

B) only those manual handling tasks that involve mechanical hoists

C) all manual handling tasks that have been automated

D) only those manual handling tasks carried out by a team of people

Question 16 #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 17 #EHSC HI 27 (Worth 1 point)

If an employee is injured at work, which accidents must be reported to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) (650)

A) Accidents when someone is taken to hospital

B) Accidents when someone is off work for more than 7 consecutive days

C) Accidents a supervisor decides should be recorded

D) All accidents

Question 18 #HSJune18_30 (Worth 1 point)

Musculoskeletal disorders are most likely to be caused by (643)

A) working with hazardous substances

B) repetitive movements of the upper limbs and torso

C) continuous exposure to noisy machinery

D) using unsafe equipment when working at height

Question 19 #ESH11 (Worth 1 point)

Keeping workplace roadways properly maintained and lit would be a good example of (644)

A) Preventing pedestrian and vehicle accidents

B) Compliance with the provision and use of work equipment regulations

C) Helping to prevent ill health at work

D) Using safety signs correctly

Question 20 #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 21 #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 22 #EHSC HI 9 (Worth 1 point)

Which businesses need to have a written safety policy (670)

A) Every business including the self employed

B) All businesses except charities

C) All businesses other than family owned and managed ones

D) Any business with 5 or more employees

Question 23 #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 24 #EHSCH HI 14 (Worth 1 point)

The main requirements of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations are (673)

A) To assess and label all substances

B) To assess hazards of substances

C) To label all substances and keep records

D) To assess, control and monitor exposure to substances hazardous to health

Question 25 #HSJune18_15 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following control measures will reduce the risk of a fire staring in the workplace? (628)

A) Separating sources of fuel from sources of ignition

B) Organising regular fire drills

C) Ensuring fire extinguishers are always available

D) displaying fire action notices

Question 26 #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 27 #EHSC I 30 (Worth 1 point)

Noisy environments must be (651)

A) Avoided

B) Assessed and controlled

C) Enclosed

D) Sound proofed

Question 28 #EHSC H 17 (Worth 1 point)

Tinnitus may be defined as (658)

A) An inflamed elbow

B) An allergic reaction to tin

C) A permanent ringing in the ears due to over exposure to noise

D) A container for carrying harmful chemicals

Question 29 #HSJune18_27 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following actions is a health and safety enforcement officer allowed to take? (640)

A) Issue on-the-spot fines to any employee who breaks health and safety law

B) Supply personal protective equipment to companies

C) Start the process of prosecution of anyone who breaks health and safety law

D) Rewrite a company's health and safety policy

Question 30 #EHSC H 9 (Worth 1 point)

A sign surrounded by a red circle with a diagonal red stripe over a symbol means (655)

A) Warning of danger

B) You must not do

C) You must do

D) Safety