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Which of the following is the most important reason for including health and safety training in new staff inductions
To reduce equipment damage in the workplace
To follow the workplace procedures.
To prevent accidents in the workplace
To ensure all staff have the same opportunity
Which one of the following statements best explains the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
It places a duty on all employees to ensure all members of the general public are safe from harm.
It secures the health and safety of employees when working with the general public and other companies
It places a duty on employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all their employees at work.
It secures health and safety for the general public after working hours.
Who is responsible for the management of fires in the workplace
Only the nominated fire officer(s) can use the fire extinguishers to tackle a fire
Employees that are trained to identify the extinguisher to use for different classes of fire.
Only employees that have undergone manual handling training can operate a fire extinguisher.
A fire can be tackled by an employee or employer who has a health and safety role.
Which of the following are the main powers of health and safety enforcement officers?
Inspection investigation and guidance
Prohibition and immediate prosecution.
Inspection and providing on the spot fines.
Investigation and providing risk assessments.
What is the minimum number of employees in an organisation that requires risk assessments to be recorded?
1
2
5
10
What is the best way of dealing with a hazard to ensure others are not put at risk?
Remove it immediately.
Inform the line manager
Place a barrier around it.
Display a warning or notice sign.
Which one of the following processes is first in the hierarchy of risk control?
Elimination
Safe working procedures
Training instruction and supervision.
Substitution.
Which of the following is a minimum requirement for first aid at work?
A fully stocked first aid kit.
A DRABC activity prioritisation procedure.
Two trained first aiders on site.
A first aid at work certificate
Why is it important for a business to undertake a first aid needs assessment
To reduce training costs incurred by first aid activities.
To establish the correct level of first aid provision for the business.
To notify the Health and Safety Officer of all potential first aid needs
To identify materials, machinery and activities that could cause first aid incidents
Which one of the following best defines the term ‘risk’ in the context of risk assessment?
An unsafe act or condition with exposure to danger.
A threat with the potential to cause financial complications
Any work activity that can be deemed as dangerous.
A hazard that is likely to cause harm.
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