02 - Working Environment Flashcards
2.01
You suffer an injury at work and the details are recorded in the accident book. What MUST happen to this accident record?
A - It must be kept in a place where anyone at work can read it.
B - It must be sent to the insurance company at the end of the job
C - It must be treated as confidential under Data protection laws
D - It must be destroyed at the end of the job, due to confidentiality
C - It must be treated as confidential under Data protection laws
2.02
What must be done if an operator is driving plant equipment faster than site speed limits?
A - Alert all other staff on site to be careful
B - Inform a supervisor or manager
C - Shout at the driver, telling them to slow down
D - Wait until they stop and talk to them about
B - Inform a supervisor or manager
2.03
In order to reduce the risk of accidents, which one of the following should be avoided when driving vehicles on site?
A - Use designated turning areas
B - Implement a one-way system around the site
C - Drive-through loading and unloading areas
D - Reverse without the use of a vehicle marshaller
D - Reverse without the use of a vehicle marshaller
2.04
Which TWO of the following would result in you being ordered off site?
A - Losing your road users’ driving licence
B - Being under the influence of alcohol
C - Driving downhill with a heavy load
D- Driving without using the flashing beacon
E - Being under the influence of drugs
B - Being under the influence of alcohol
E - Being under the influence of drugs
2.05
You have been injured in an accident at work and, as a result, are absent for more than seven days. Which TWO of the following actions must be taken?
You will be asked to ‘drag and drop’ your answers
A - The accident must be recorded in the accident book.
B - The local hospital and the benefits office must be informed.
C - You must pay for any first-aid equipment used to treat your injury.
D - Your employer must inform the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
E - The emergency services must be called to find out how the accident happened.
A - The accident must be recorded in the accident book.
D - Your employer must inform the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
2.06
If you have a minor accident, who should report it ?
A - You, if possible
B - The sub-contractor
C - Anyone who saw the accident
D - The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
A - You, if possible
2.07
You are injured in an accident at work. When should you report it?
A - The next day before you start work
B - Immediately, or as soon as possible
C - Only if you have to take time off work
D - At the end of the day, before you go home
B - Immediately, or as soon as possible
2.08
Who must you report a serious accident to?
A - Site security
B - Your employer
C - The police service
D - The ambulance service
B - Your employer
2.09 Why should you report an accident?
A - It is a legal requirement
B - It helps the site find out who caused it
C - So that everyone can find out what happened
D - So that your company will be held responsible
A - It is a legal requirement
2.10
What action should be taken when you witness a serious accident on site?
A - Telephone the local doctor for advice
B- Tell your supervisor that you saw what happened
C - Say nothing in case you get someone into trouble
D - Ask your workmates what they think you should do
B- Tell your supervisor that you saw what happened
2.11
Which of the following statements best describes a near miss
A - An incident that nearly results in injury or damage
B - An incident where you were just too late to see what happened
C - An incident where someone was injured and nearly had to go to go hospital
D - An incident where someone was injured and nearly had to take time off work.
A - An incident that nearly results in injury or damage
2.12
While working on site you cut one of your fingers. What should you do?
A - Report it and get first aid if necessary.
B - Clean it and tell your supervisor about it later
C - Wash it, and if it is not a problem carry on working
D - Report it at the end of the day or the end of the shift
A - Report it and get first aid if necessary.
2.13
What is the MAIN object of carrying out an accident investigation?
A - To place blame
B - To identify the people involved
C - To find the cause and prevent recurrences
D - To help track the cost of insurance claims
C - To find the cause and prevent recurrences
2.14
A Scaffold as collapsed and you were there when it happened. What should you say when you are asked about the accident?
A - Who you think should be blamed and punished
B - Exactly what you saw, giving as much detail as possible
C - As little as possible because you are not a scaffold expert
D - As little as possible because you don’t want to get people into trouble
B - Exactly what you saw, giving as much detail as possible
2.15
Which TWO of the following are the main reasons for reporting accidents, incidents and near misses?
A - To find out whom claims should be made it against
B - To understand how and why things went wrong
C - Certain Incidents or accidents have to be reported to the HSE.
D - To help the company avoid being prosecuted or fined.
B - To understand how and why things went wrong
C - Certain Incidents or accidents have to be reported to the HSE.
