Health & Safety

Question 1

The most important regulations which cover health and safety at work are:

Answer 1

1. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
   - Identification of work place hazards, Minimum standards of workplace hygiene
2. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992)
   - Maintenance, ventilation, temperature, lighting, provision of sanitary facilities
3. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992
   - Equipment provided is suitable for intended use

Question 2

A blue fire extinguisher represents

Answer 2

Dry Powder

Question 3

Outline the health and safety support that should be provided to staff

Answer 3

1. Access to the risk assessments i.e. 1st aid procedures, accident report books
2. Know the reporting procedures
3. All members of staff have signed any updates to any updated risk assessments
4. Employers need to provide you with PPE I.E. Gloves, apron, special shoes etc.
5. COSHHE and RIDDOR Manual handling training

Question 4

What is Public Liability insurance?

Answer 4

Insurance that covers customer compensation claims as a result of injury/damage on premises.

Question 5

What is PPE?

Answer 5

PPE is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work.

Question 6

How often should a risk assessment be reviewed?

Answer 6

At least once a month

Question 7

What does COSHH stand for?

Answer 7

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations

Question 8

How often should a risk assessment be carried out?

Answer 8

Regularly/Daily i.e. any new equipment, new staff, if an accident has occured etc…

Question 9

Outline hazards following a risk assessment

Answer 9

1. Training
2. Remove the hazard
3. Carry out maintenance
4. inform the necessary member of staff or client

Question 10

What is the purpose of RIDDOR

Answer 10

These Regulations require employers, the self-employed and those in control of premises to report specified workplace incidents.

Question 11

What is Employer’s liability?

Answer 11

A legally required liability insurance which covers employee compensation claims

Question 12

What is the purpose of COSHH

Answer 12

Minimise the risks associated with substances hazardous to health.

Question 13

A CO2 fire extinguisher is labelled what colour

Answer 13

Black

Question 14

What does HASWA stand for?

Answer 14

The Health and Safety At Work Act 1974

Employers must protect the ‘health, safety and welfare’ at work of all their employees, as well as others on their premises, including temps, casual workers, the self-employed, clients, visitors and the general public.

Question 15

What does PPE stand for?

Answer 15

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 16

A foam fire extinguisher is labelled

Answer 16

Cream

Question 17

Outline procedures for dealing with different types of security breaches for Personal Belongings

Answer 17

• Lockers
• Staff room
• Kept on person (clients to keep possessions on themselves i.e. in handbag, shoes etc)
• CCTV & Bag Checks

Question 18

What does RIDDOR stand for?

Answer 18

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013

Question 19

What are the 5 Steps to a risk assessment?

Answer 19

1. Identify the hazards
2. Who’s at risk
3. Assess the risk and take action
4. Record any findings
5. Review it

Question 20

Outline procedures for dealing with different types of security breaches for Stock and materials

Answer 20

• Stock checks
• Inventory list
• Locked cupboard
• Appointed person to access the cupboard
• Bag checks
• CCTV

Question 21

What is a red fire extinguisher for?

Answer 21

Water

Question 22

State the reasons for carrying out risk assessments

Answer 22

1. Identify hazards and potential risks and to minimise them

2. Protect the business and client

Question 23

What is Indemnity insurance?

Answer 23

Protects against compensation claims against treatments and products