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.
2.16
Which TWO of the following items should be recorded in the accident book?
You will be asked to ‘drag and drop’ your answers
A - Injuries sustained
B - Date of the accident
C - Telephone number
D - Location of the hospital
E - National insurance number
A - Injuries sustained
B - Date of the accident
2.17
If someone is injured at work, who SHOULD record it in the accident book?
A - The first aider identified on site
B - The company contract manager
C - The injured person or someone acting for them
D - Someone from the Health and Safety
Executive (HSE)
C - The injured person or someone acting for them
2.18
Which of the following does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book?
A - Details of the injury sustained
B - The injured person’s home address
C - The date and time that the injury happened
D - The injured person’s national Insurance number
D - The injured person’s national Insurance number
2.19
Which of the following is the LEAST important reason for recording all accidents?
A - It might stop them happening again
B - Details have to be entered in the accident book
C - To find out who is to blame and make sure they are prosecuted
D - Some accidents have to be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
C - To find out who is to blame and make sure they are prosecuted
