1.3.1 Health and safety in hospitality

Question 1

What does COSHH stand for?

Answer 1

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Question 2

True or False: COSHH regulations apply only to chemical substances.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: COSHH regulations were established in the year _____.

Answer 3

2002

Question 4

Which of the following is a primary requirement of COSHH? A) Risk assessment B) Employee training C) Regular inspections D) All of the above

Answer 4

D) All of the above

Question 5

What is the purpose of conducting a COSHH risk assessment?

Answer 5

To identify hazardous substances and evaluate the risks to health

Question 6

In regard to employees rights and responsibilities what must employers provide?

Answer 6

Employers must:
Provide the employee with a detailed job description and a contract of employment.

Adhere to laws relating to employment of staff,including health and safety and food safety.

Question 7

What year was the Health and Safety at Work Act enacted?

Answer 7

1974

Question 8

True or False: The Health and Safety at Work Act applies only to public sector organizations.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Fill in the blank: The primary purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is to ensure the _____, health, and welfare of employees at work.

Answer 9

safety

Question 10

Which of the following is a duty of employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act? A) Provide a safe working environment B) Ensure employees work overtime C) Limit employee breaks

Answer 10

A) Provide a safe working environment

Question 11

What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Answer 11

To enforce health and safety laws and ensure compliance.

Question 12

In relation to health and safety, what must an employee do?

Answer 12

Employees must:
Work in the way that has been agreed to in the contract and job description.

Follow all the organisation’s policies and practices.

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?

Answer 13

To reduce the risk of injury from manual handling activities in the workplace.

Question 14

True or False: The regulations apply to all manual handling operations regardless of the weight of the load.

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

Fill in the blank: Employers must carry out a ________ assessment of manual handling operations.

Answer 15

risk.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider in a manual handling risk assessment? A) Load weight B) Frequency of handling C) Employee’s favorite color

Answer 16

C) Employee’s favorite color.

Question 17

What must employers provide to employees to comply with the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?

Answer 17

Adequate training and information on safe manual handling techniques.

Question 18

What does PPER stand for?

Answer 18

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

Question 19

True or False: The PPER 1992 applies to all workplaces in the UK.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Fill in the blank: The PPER 1992 requires employers to provide ________ to employees when risks cannot be adequately controlled by other means.

Answer 20

personal protective equipment

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the PPER 1992? A) Assessing risks, B) Providing training on equipment use, C) Offering personal equipment for free, D) Ensuring PPE is suitable for the task.

Answer 21

C) Offering personal equipment for free

Question 22

List two responsibilities of employers under PPER 1992.

Answer 22

1) Provide suitable personal protective equipment. 2) Ensure equipment is properly maintained.

Question 23

What does RIDDOR stand for?

Answer 23

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Question 24

True or False: RIDDOR 2013 requires employers to report all workplace injuries.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Fill in the blank: Under RIDDOR, an employer must report any work-related injury that results in an employee being off work for more than ___ days.

Answer 25

seven

Question 26

What types of incidents must be reported under RIDDOR?

Answer 26

Work-related deaths, specified injuries, over-seven-day injuries, occupational diseases, and dangerous occurrences.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a specified injury under RIDDOR? A) Fracture B) Concussion C) Minor cuts

Answer 27

C) Minor cuts

Question 28

What level of risk is associated with exposure to hazardous materials in the workplace?

Answer 28

High

Question 29

True or False: A low level of risk means there is no chance of harm.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

Fill in the blank: The level of risk can be categorized into three groups: low, medium, and ____.

Answer 30

high

Question 31

What type of risk is associated with ergonomic issues in the workplace?

Answer 31

Medium

Question 32

Which of the following is a high-risk activity? (a) Office work (b) Working with heavy machinery (c) Data entry

Answer 32

b) Working with heavy machinery

Question 33

Identify the risk level: Poor ventilation in a workplace.

Answer 33

Medium

Question 34

True or False: Mental health risks are considered a low-level risk in the workplace.

Answer 34

False

Question 35

What is the risk level of slips, trips, and falls in most workplaces?

Answer 35

Medium

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The primary responsibility for managing health and security risks lies with the ____.

Answer 36

employer

Question 37

What is the risk level associated with working in extreme temperatures?

Answer 37

High

Question 38

True or False: All risks in a workplace can be completely eliminated.

Answer 38

False

Question 39

Which of the following poses a low risk? (a) Chemical spills (b) Office clutter (c) Fire hazards

Answer 39

b) Office clutter

Question 40

What is the risk level of repetitive strain injuries?

Answer 40

Medium

Question 41

Identify the risk level: Lack of safety training for employees.

Answer 41

High

Question 42

Fill in the blank: Regular risk assessments help to identify and mitigate ____ in the workplace.

Answer 42

hazards

Question 43

What is the risk level of inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE)?

Answer 43

High

Question 44

True or False: Natural disasters are considered a low-level risk for employers.

Answer 44

False

Question 45

What type of risk is associated with workplace violence?

Answer 45

High

Question 46

Which of the following is a medium risk? (a) Unlocked hazardous materials (b) Poor lighting (c) Fire alarms

Answer 46

b) Poor lighting

Question 47

What is the primary factor in determining the level of risk?

Answer 47

Severity and likelihood of harm

Question 48

Fill in the blank: An employer's duty of care includes ensuring a safe and ____ work environment.

Answer 48

healthy

Question 49

What is the risk level of exposure to noise in the workplace?

Answer 49

Medium

Question 50

True or False: Health risks only refer to physical injuries.

Answer 50

False

Question 51

Identify the risk level: Lack of emergency procedures.

Answer 51

High

Question 52

What is the risk level of working alone in isolated areas?

Answer 52

Medium

Question 53

Fill in the blank: Effective communication can reduce the ____ of workplace risks.

Answer 53

impact

Question 54

What is the risk level of using outdated equipment?

Answer 54

High

Question 55

True or False: The level of risk can change over time based on workplace conditions.

Answer 55

True

Question 56

The Working Time Regulations (1998) state what?

Answer 56

Maximum average working week 48 hr over7 days Overtime allowed by arrangement Rest break of 20 minutesevery 6 hours

Question 57

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, employees have responsibilities to:

Answer 57

1.Follow safety instructions and training received 2.Co-operate with their employer 3. Not to misuse or tamper with anything providedin the interests of health and safety 4. Take reasonable care of their own and other people’s health and safety 5. Tell someone if you think the work or inadequate precautions are putting anyone’s health and safety at serious risk.

Question 58

A customer is accidentally scalded while being served hot coffee by staff and is taken to hospital for treatment. Is this reportable?

Answer 58

Yes. The accident arose from a work activity– serving coffee.

Question 59

A customer knocks their soup bowl off the table while reaching for a wine glass – they sustain minor burns. Is this reportable?

Answer 59

No. Just because an accident occurs on work premises, this does not make it a work-related accident. The accident did not arise out of or in connection with work, it was caused by the customer’s own actions.

Question 60

An employee steps out of his private car in the office car park. In doing so, he somehow twists his ankle. As a result, he has more than seven days off work. The employee had not yet started work for the day. There were no defects to the car park surface, debris or spillages etc. present that may have contributed to the incident and the light was good.Is this reportable?

Answer 60

No. Provided that there was nothing about the condition and design of the car park surface, condition, slope, weather conditions, lighting etc. which contributed to the accident. Just because an accident occurs on work premises, this does not make it a work-related accident.

Question 61

Q. A barman is attacked by a memberof the public, when he asked the customer to leave as the bar wasclosing. Is this reportable?

Answer 61

Yes. Injuries to people at work which ‘arise out of or in connection with work’ caused by a non-consensual act of physical violence are reportable.

Question 62

Slips, Trips and Falls, How can I prevent them?

Answer 62

Prevent floors from getting wet or contaminated. Have procedures in place for both routine and responsive cleaning. If a spillage does happen, clean it up quickly. If floors are left wet after cleaning, stop anyone walking on them until they are dry and use the right cleaning methods and products.

Question 63

Why is PPE important?

Answer 63

Making the workplace safe includes providing instructions, procedures, training and supervision to encourage people to work safely and responsibly. Even where engineering controls and safe systems of work have been applied, some hazards might remain.