Health and Safety: Access and Egress Quiz

According to the Health and Safety at Work Etc Act 1974, what is the responsibility of employers and those in control of premises regarding access and egress?

• Both of the above

• None of the above

• Provide and maintain means of access to, and egress from, it that are also safe and without risks to health

• Provide and maintain a place of work that is safe and without risks to health

What is the basis requirement of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 regarding access and egress from workplaces?

• None of the above

• Both of the above

• Implicit safety of access and egress routes

• Specific mention of access and egress from workplaces

What percentage of workplace accidents arise from slips, trips, and falls?

• 50%

• 33%

• 25%

• 10%

What is the recommended frequency for testing and inspecting passenger lifts?

• Once every two years

• Once every twelve months

• Once every six months

• Once every three months

What should be done if a leak or spillage is likely to be a slipping hazard?

• None of the above

• Ignore it and continue working

• Mop it up or cover it with absorbent granules

• Fence it off and leave it as is

What should be provided at points where pedestrian and vehicle routes cross?

• Barriers or rails

• Warning signs

• None of the above

• Both of the above

What should be fitted at the top of a fixed vertical ladder to prevent people from accidentally falling down it?

• Handrail

• Self-closing gate

• Warning sign

• None of the above

What should be provided to prevent pedestrians being injured by moving vehicles?

• Separate routes for pedestrians and vehicles

• Clear markings on the floor

• Both of the above

• None of the above

What should be kept clear and in a good state of repair for fire escape routes?

• None of the above

• Both of the above

• Lifts

• Staircases

What should be checked regularly to ensure that they remain in good condition?

• Staircases, landings, and corridors

• Ramped pedestrian access

• Both of the above

• None of the above