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

Question 1 #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 2 #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

Question 3 #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 4 #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 5 #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 6 #EHSC H 30 (Worth 1 point)

An Environmental Health Officer can serve an improvement notice (659)

A) At any time

B) When there is a risk of serious personal injury

C) When a statutory requirement is not being met

D) During working hours

Question 7 #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 8 #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

Question 9 #EHSC H 8 (Worth 1 point)

The main hazards associated with the operation of display screen equipment (DSE) are (669)

A) Electric shock

B) Exposure to radiation

C) Eye strain and headaches

D) Repetitive strain injury, back problem and eye strain

Question 10 #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 11 #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 12 #EHSC I 19 (Worth 1 point)

If you discover a fire in the workplace, what is the FIRST thing you should do (660)

A) gather your belongings and leave the building

B) Try to tackle the fire with the appropriate extinguisher

C) Sound the nearest fire alarm

D) Report it to your supervisor

Question 13 #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 14 #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 15 #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 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 #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 18 #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 19 #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 20 #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 21 #EHSC I 21 (Worth 1 point)

Fixed machinery guards should be (668)

A) Brightly coloured

B) Easy to remove and replace

C) Made of stainless steel

D) Checked in accordance with manufacturer's instructions by a competent person

Question 22 #EHSC I 7 (Worth 1 point)

When climbing a ladder what is the minimum number of contact points (hands and feet) for safety (665)

A) 4

B) 1

C) 2

D) 3

Question 23 #EHSC H 3 (Worth 1 point)

The principal piece of legislation concerning health and safety in the workplace in the UK is (662)

A) The Riddor regulations

B) The Provision and Use of Portable Equipment (PUWER) regulations

C) The Health and Safety at Work etc Act

D) The COSHH regulations

Question 24 #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 25 #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 26 #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 27 #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 28 #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 29 #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 30 #EHSC I 30 (Worth 1 point)

Noisy environments must be (651)

A) Avoided

B) Assessed and controlled

C) Enclosed

D) Sound proofed