Health And Safety Test Part A

Question 1

Definition of Health

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Definition of Safety

Answer 2

Absence of risk which has a potential to cause harm

Question 3

Three different factors/hazards

Answer 3

Environmental, human, occupational

Question 4

Environmental hazards

Answer 4

Linked to the conditions of area like ventilation, lighting, temperature

Question 5

Benefits of H&S

Answer 5

Reduced cost
Fewer accidents
Reduced risk
Better reputation

Question 6

Consequences of poor H&S

Answer 6

Accidents
Illness
Fines
Deaths

Question 7

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Answer 7

Equipment which protects someone from risks to health and safety

Question 8

PAT (Portable Appliance Testing)

Answer 8

Inspection of equipment to ensure they are safe to use

Question 9

EHP (Environmental health practitioner) + examples

Answer 9

Ensure conditions are safe and hygienic
- fridge temperatures, storage of meat, dairy, etc. containers covered

Question 10

Manual handling

Answer 10

Transportation or supporting of a load

Question 11

Types of harassment

Answer 11

Verbal
Sexual
Physical
Electronic

Question 12

Employee responsibilities

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Employer responsibilities

Answer 13

Ensure equipment is safe to use
Safe environment
Deal with chemicals safely

Question 14

Penalties for an employer

Answer 14

Prosecution
Fines
Verbal advice

Question 15

Penalties for an employee

Answer 15

Verbal warning
Suspension

Question 16

Removing elements of fire triangle

Answer 16

Oxygen: fire blanket
Fuel: turning off gas immediately
Heat: fire entinguisher or cold water

Question 17

Purpose of different PPE

Answer 17

Goggles - protect eyes from chemicals
Masks - protect from fume inhalation
Protective clothing - protection from burns

Question 18

Situations for providing PPE

Answer 18

personal requirement or injury
Exposed to dusty environment
using chemicals

Question 19

Responsibilities for employees when using PPE

Answer 19

comply with H&S legislation
wear when required
have training
report when damaged

Question 20

Hazards which you should report in the work place for:
Building & Equipment-
Ill health-
Environmental-
Abuse-

Answer 20

Building & Equipment- damages and

Buildings & Equipment- damages, breakages, misuse
Ill health- infections, coughs, colds
Environmental- noise, heat, light, temp
Abuse- mental, physical, racial, sexual