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

Question 1 #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 2 #HSJune18_02 (Worth 1 point)

After receiving reports of a near miss in the workplace, what should a manager do? (615)

A) Contact an enforcement officer for an inspection

B) Wait until an accident happens before taking action

C) Investigate the incident and put controls in place

D) Discipline the employee concerned for being careless

Question 3 #EHSC H 12 (Worth 1 point)

When the use of ladders is unavoidable they must always be (664)

A) Used only with a permit to work

B) Placed against a wall at a 60 degree angle

C) Placed on a level, even and clean surface and secured

D) Of metal construction and unpainted

Question 4 #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 5 #HSJune18_01 (Worth 1 point)

Under health and safety law, which of the following must all employers provide for staff? (614)

A) Meeting room

B) Drinking water

C) Shower room

D) Smoking area

Question 6 #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 7 #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 8 #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 9 #HSJune18_21 (Worth 1 point)

Who is required by law to make a suitable assessment of the health and safety risks to employees? (634)

A) The first aider

B) An enforcement officer

C) The employer

D) Each individual employee

Question 10 #HSJune18_13 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is a likely result of poor health and safety standards? (626)

A) Reduced numbers of accidents and injuries

B) A safer working environment

C) Reduced staff performance and morale

D) Lower insurance premiums

Question 11 #EHSC H 28 (Worth 1 point)

An unplanned uncontrolled event best describes (657)

A) A danger

B) A hazard

C) An accident

D) A risk

Question 12 #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 13 #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 14 #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 15 #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 16 #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 17 #EHSC I 30 (Worth 1 point)

Noisy environments must be (651)

A) Avoided

B) Assessed and controlled

C) Enclosed

D) Sound proofed

Question 18 #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 19 #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 20 #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 21 #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 22 #EHSC I 3 (Worth 1 point)

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act etc, who does an employer have duties to protect (672)

A) Only their employees

B) Visitors, employees and contractors

C) Only their employees and their customers

D) Everyone who may be affected by the employer's activities

Question 23 #EHSC H 24 (Worth 1 point)

All electrical equipment used outdoors or where there is water present should be (674)

A) Used by trained personnel

B) Of plastic construction

C) Used only under supervision

D) Of approved design with special isolating equipment

Question 24 #EHSC I 28 (Worth 1 point)

The most appropriate definition of the term 'risk' is (666)

A) An incident or near miss

B) A specific type of hazard

C) The chance of a hazard leading to a fatal injury

D) The likelihood that a hazard will cause harm

Question 25 #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 26 #HSJune18_08 (Worth 1 point)

After hazards have been identified, what is the next step in the risk assessment process? (621)

A) Put in place effective monitoring procedures

B) Review the assessment and update if necessary

C) Decide who is likely to be harmed and how

D) Record the important findings in a written report

Question 27 #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 28 #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 29 #HSJune18_12 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is the best definition of an accident? (625)

A) an unplanned and uncontrolled event

B) A deliberate and dangerous incident

C) An unplanned and controlled event

D) A frequent and life-threatening incident

Question 30 #HSJune18_04 (Worth 1 point)

Accidents in the workplace will occur more frequently if (617)

A) there are poor standards of housekeeping

B) the amount of staff pay is below average

C) there are weekly health and safety meetings

D) the risk assessment is reviewed regularly