Higher AIT Theory Revision Quiz #1

Which legislation requires a record of accidents be kept in an accident report form

• Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations

• Fire Precautions (Workplace) (Amendments) Regulations 1999

• Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulation 1992

What does HSE stand for?

• Health Standards for Employers
• Health and Safety Executive
• Health and Safety Examples
• Hired Safety Equipment

Which one of the following is NOT a duty of the employer under the HASAWA?

• To provide a safe place of work, including safe entry and exit
• To provide safety equipment and carry out regular checks on machinery
• To provide optional health and safety induction training for new recruits
• To provide an up-to-date health and safety policy

What does RSI stand for?

• Regulations to Stop Injuries
• Reduction of Stress in Industry
• Rules for Safety Instruction
• Repetitive Strain Injury

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the employer under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations Act?

• To ensure workstations meet the minimum requirements

• To provide breaks or change of activity for employees

• To ensure personal information is kept secure

• To provide eye tests if the employee requests this

Internal communication tends to be...

• Informal

• Formal

What are the advantages of written communication? (Pick 2)

• Provides a permanent record for the future

• Allows for a two way discussion

• Appropriate for personal messages and delicate situations

• Can be more structured and consistent

A consequence of poor file management is . . .

• The system is slow because servers fill up with old and unused files
• Files can be found more easily which saves time
• Files can be easily identified because the file names are relevant
• Backup versions are saved to a server in another location

Which of the following is NOT a feature of an electronic diary?

• Reminders can be sent to make sure important meetings are not missed
• Recurring appointments only need to be entered once
• Two appointments can be scheduled for the same day and time
• The diaries of several staff can be checked at the same time to find appropriate dates and times

An advantage of face-to-face communication is

• Discussion and clarification are possible
• A permanent record is kept for future reference
• It is a good method to communicate complicated information
• Recipients are less likely to forget important points