Health And Safety Awareness

Question 1

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Answer 1

Enforces catering health and safety regulations where food and drink is prepared and served for the general public

Question 2

Health Definition

Answer 2

Indicates personal well-being whether it is your mental state or physical well being

Question 3

Safety Definition

Answer 3

Refers to an absence of risk that has a potential to cause harm

Question 4

Occupational hazards

Answer 4

Hazards which you come across everyday in your job which have potential to cause harm

Question 5

Environmental hazards

Answer 5

Linked to high noise levels, poor lighting, hot or cold working room temperatures
- there is not upper limit for temperature in working environment

Question 6

Human hazards

Answer 6

Risk caused by human which could cause harm such as carelessness, lack of training or tiredness

Question 7

Benefits of health and safety

Answer 7

Reduced risk
Reduced cost (sick pay, if your sewed)
Increased productivity
Better reputation
Fewer accidents

Question 8

Environmental health practitioners (EHPs)

Answer 8

Protect and improve the environment by ensuring conditions are safe and hygienic

Question 9

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Answer 9

The equipment intended to be worn which protects people against risk to health or safety
- e.g. hair nets, aprons, goggles, masks

Question 10

PAT (Portable Appliance Testing)

Answer 10

an inspection of electrical appliances to see if they’re safe to use
(To prevent danger)

Question 11

4 types of harrassment

Answer 11

Verbal
Sexual
Physical
Electronic

Question 12

Employer responsibilities

Answer 12

Safe and healthy working environment for employees, customers
Safe equipment
Safely deal with chemicals

Question 13

Employee responsibilities

Answer 13

Take care of their and others personal health and safety
Follow health and safety practices

Question 14

Fire triangle

Answer 14

OXYGEN, HEAT, FUEL

Question 15

Extinguishing a fire

Answer 15

1) removing fuel (e.g. removing gas, wood or coal)
2) remove oxygen (e.g. with a fire blanket)
3) remove heat (e.g. with cool water)

Question 16

Red sign

Answer 16

Fire fighting signs
e.g. fire alarm call point

Question 17

Red and white sign

Answer 17

Prohibition sign
e.g. no smoking

Question 18

Yellow sign

Answer 18

Warning sign
e.g. danger, high voltage

Question 19

Green sign

Answer 19

Safe signs
e.g. first aid kit, located here

Question 20

High voltage sign

Answer 20

• warning sign
• yellow colour

Question 21

First Aid sign

Answer 21

• safe sign
• green colour