Health and Safety

Which of the following are responsibilities of employers when offering induction training to new employees? (Select all that apply)

• To show you how to do tasks quickly irrelevant of safety risks

• Employers do not need to give any induction training

• Making sure staff know where the nearest fire exits are

• Training on how to use machinery and equipment etc.

Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations was created in what year?

• 2007

• 1996

• 1984

• 1992

What are the responsibilities of an organisation? Select all that apply.

• Ensure all employees receive training for health and safety measures and procedures

• Ensure that your organisation doesn't need any training and hope employees just use their common sense

• Ensure safe methods of working and conditions e.g. accident report forms

• Provide protective clothing if required

Which of the following does not relate to the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992?

• Tiredness

• Repetitive strain injury

• Headaches

• Eye Strain

Which of the following is how an employee would reduce potential health and safety risks? Select all that apply.

• Provide health and safety training for all employees

• Making use of adjustment facilities such as anti-glare screens

• Provide adjustable seating and tilting screens

• Adjusting chair for comfort and support

Fire Precautions (Places of Work) Regulations 1995. Organisations should...

• Train employees in fire safety procedures

• Assess fire risks in the organisation

• Regularly check evacuation procedures

• All of the above

Which of the following statements are false

• Employers are required to carry out an assessment of first aid needs e.g. first aid box and trained first aiders.

• Employers must provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment

• Employers don't require a first aid box if their work is not classed as hazardous to health

• First aid regulations don't apply to workplaces with less than five employees

To prevent slips or trips we can... (Select all that apply)

• Use a cable management system

• Store heavy items on lower shelves and use a step ladder if necessary

• Keep items stored anywhere but ensure employees have common sense to notice them

• Keep passageways free from obstructions

When recording accidents we complete an accident report form. What is this entered into?

An accident report contains...

• Date, time, location, name of injured person, witness and details of accident and action taken

• Only the time and location of the accident

• Only the date and details of the accident

• Only the name of the injured person and the action to be taken