H&S Quiz L3 Version A & B

Which of the following is the most important reason for including health and safety training in new staff inductions?

• To reduce equipment damage in the workplace.

• To follow the workplace procedures.

• To prevent accidents in the workplace.

• To ensure all staff have the same opportunity.

Which one of the following is a potential result of poor health and safety standards in the workplace?

• Poor morale.

• Reduced wages.

• Staff re-structure.

• Increased break times

Which legislation was the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 brought in to reinforce?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002.

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences 2013.

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Which one of the following statements best explains the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• It places a duty on employees to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employer at work

• It places a duty on employees to report accidents to the Health and Safety Executive.

• It places a duty on employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all their employees at work.

• It secures health and safety for the general public only outside of working hours.

Which one of the following explains how an employer can provide a safe working environment?

• Provide training and personal equipment for an employee’s job role.

• Ask employees to provide their own personal protective equipment and clothing.

• Provide employees with a paid lunch and break times to keep morale high.

• Provide travel arrangements to and from the workplace.

Who is responsible for the management of fires in the workplace?

• Only the nominated fire officer(s) can use the fire extinguishers to tackle a fire.

• Employees that are trained to identify the extinguisher to use for different classes of fire.

• Only employees that have undergone manual handling training can operate a fire extinguisher.

• A fire can be tackled by an employee or employer who has a health and safety role.

Which of the following are the main powers of health and safety enforcement officers?

• Inspection investigation and guidance.

• Prohibition and immediate prosecution.

• Inspection and providing on the spot fines.

• Investigation and providing risk assessments.

Why is the prompt reporting of defective equipment important in the workplace?

• To ensure the equipment is replaced quickly so work can resume.

• To ensure that the risk to people’s health and safety is minimised.

• To ensure the risk assessment process is completed quickly and efficiently.

• To ensure the health and safety representative informs the manufacturer.

Which of the following contributes most towards a good health and safety culture at work?

• Local Council monitoring compliance.

• The senior management team monitoring staff performance.

• Employees demonstrating safe working practices consistently.

• The Health and Safety Officer imposing disciplinary sanctions on employees.

What is the minimum number of employees in an organisation that requires risk assessments to be recorded?

• 1

• 2

• 5

• 10