Legislation recap

You find a colleague collapsed on the ground following an electric shock from an appliance he is still holding. What do you do first?

• Check for a pulse

• Switch off the power to the appliance

• Take the appliance from your colleague

• See if the colleague is breathing

Who enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• RCVS

• Riddor

• HSE and local authority

• BVNA

Which piece of legislation covers liability for damage that has been caused by animals to livestock?

• Dangerous Dogs Act 1991

• Animals Act 1971

• Animal Health Act 1981

• Protection of Animals Acts 1991, 1988

You see the symbol of a skull and crossbones displayed on the side of a large container. What is it telling you about its contents?

• Corrosive

• Flammable

• Toxic

• Harmful

COSHH stands for:

• Care of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Humans

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Care of Solutions Hazardous to Humans

Which piece of legislation gives government ministers the power to control the spread of zoonotic disease within the UK?

• Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966

• Welfare of Animals During Transport Order

• Animals Act 1971

• Animal Health Act 1981

Which piece of legislation states that 'any accident or illness resulting in absence from work for more than 3 days because of an incident at work' must be reported?

• RIDDOR

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• COSHH 2002

• Environmental Protection Act 1990

Where would you find the controlled area?

• In the pharmacy

• In the operating theatre

• In the room used for radiography

• In the first-aid office

Which of the following should NOT be done with regards to handling chemicals?

• Protective clothing should be worn at all times

• Storing out of direct sunlight

• Transfer of chemical(s) into smaller containers

• Refer to manufacturer's instruction for use of the correct concentration

Unless an infection risk is present, cadavers can be classed as what to allow them to be buried at home?

• Clinical waste

• Special waste

• Commercial waste

• Domestic waste