Health and Safety Awareness Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in Great Britain?

• To ensure employees work overtime

• To secure the health, safety, and welfare of people at work

• To increase company profits

• To reduce employee benefits

Which of the following is a key component of a risk assessment?

• Ignoring potential hazards

• Identifying hazards and evaluating risks

• Increasing workload

• Reducing staff numbers

What is the first step you should take if you discover a fire in the workplace?

• Attempt to extinguish the fire yourself

• Raise the alarm and evacuate the building

• Call your manager

• Finish your current task

Which of the following is considered Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

• A mobile phone

• Safety goggles

• A wristwatch

• A pen

What is the recommended action if someone is choking and cannot breathe?

• Offer them a drink

• Perform the Heimlich manoeuvre

• Call their family

• Wait for them to recover on their own

Which of the following is NOT a common workplace hazard?

• Slippery floors

• Loud noises

• Comfortable chairs

• Heavy lifting

What is the minimum legal requirement for first aid provision in a workplace?

• A fully stocked first aid room

• A trained first aider and a first aid kit

• A doctor on site

• A nurse on call

Which of the following is a key element of fire safety awareness?

• Knowing the location of fire exits

• Memorising the company’s profit margins

• Understanding the company’s marketing strategy

• Knowing the CEO’s name

What is the purpose of a health and safety policy in the workplace?

• To outline the company’s financial goals

• To provide guidelines for maintaining a safe working environment

• To increase employee workload

• To reduce employee salaries

Which of the following is a common method for controlling risks in the workplace?

• Ignoring them

• Implementing safety measures

• Increasing working hours

• Reducing staff numbers