Health and Safety Quiz

What should you do if you witness an accident or near miss?

• Make the area safe and report it

• Ignore it and walk away.

• Take a video and post it online.

• Wait for someone else to handle it.

What are the three elements needed to start a fire?

• Oxygen, Heat, Fuel

• Earth, Wind, Fire

• Light, Sound, Air

• Metal, Wood, Water

Which of the following are essential PPE items required on most construction sites?

• Hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, Steel-toed boots

• Safety goggles, knee pads, ear warmers

• skull cap, hand warmers, jumper

• Shin pads, cleats, socks

What is the correct name for Lifting

• Kinetic

• Biotic

• Lifting

• Manual Handling

What should you always check before using electrical equipment?

• Ensure the equipment is turned off

• Check for any visible damage

• Verify the power source is compatible

• Make sure you have the correct tools

What is the employer’s primary responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees at work

• To provide free meals to employees

• To offer flexible working hours

• To organize team-building activities

What are employees required to do under the Health and Safety Act?

• Ensure their own safety and the safety of others

• Ignore safety protocols

• Only follow instructions from supervisors

• Report to work regardless of conditions

Identify the most common hazard found on construction sites.

• Falling objects

• Electrical hazards

• Slips, trips and falls

• Chemical exposure

What does COSHH stand for and why is it important?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health; it is important for ensuring workplace safety.

• Control of Substances Harmful to Health; it is important for environmental protection.

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health; it is important for food safety.

• Control of Substances Harmful to Health; it is important for public health.

What should you do if noise levels exceed 85 dB(A) on-site?

• Wear hearing protection

• Ignore the noise

• Increase the volume

• Leave the site