Health and Safety Quiz

What is a risk assessment?

• A systematic process of evaluating potential risks

• A document that identifies hazards

• A method of controlling risks

• A way of preventing harm

What is a hazard?

• A systematic process of evaluating potential risks

• A document that identifies hazards

• A method of controlling risks

• Anything that may cause harm

What are the five steps to risk assessment?

• Identify the hazards, Evaluate the risks, Record your findings, Review your assessment, Take precautions

• Identify the hazards, Evaluate the risks, Record your findings, Review your assessment, Involve your staff

• Identify the hazards, Evaluate the risks, Record your findings, Review your assessment, Control the risks

• Identify the hazards, Evaluate the risks, Record your findings, Review your assessment, Implement safety measures

What is a method statement often called?

• A systematic process of evaluating potential risks

• A document that identifies hazards

• A safe system of work

• A way of preventing harm

What is a permit to work?

• A systematic process of evaluating potential risks

• A document that identifies hazards

• A method of controlling risks

• A document that allows high-risk work to be undertaken with safety measures

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

• To identify hazards

• To evaluate the risks

• To prevent harm

• All of the above

Who should be involved in the risk assessment process?

• Only the management

• Only the workers

• Only the health and safety representatives

• Both the management and the workers

How often should risk assessments be reviewed?

• Every 6 months

• Every year

• Every 2 years

• Every 5 years

What should be included in a method statement?

• Basic Contract/Job Information, Method of Work, Risk Assessments, Monitoring and Review

• Contract/Job Details, Method of Work, Risk Assessments, Operative Competence

• Contract/Job Details, Method of Work, Risk Assessments, Drawings/Sketches

• Contract/Job Details, Method of Work, Risk Assessments, Plant/Equipment

Who writes a permit to work?

• The workers

• The management

• The health and safety representatives

• Both the workers and the management