Elementary Health and Safety (practice test for Exams) | Health & Safety

Question 1 #EHSC H 6 (Worth 1 point)

An initial risk assessment should be carried out (645)

A) Before any new equipment is installed

B) After any equipment is installed or used

C) Before a guard is fitted to any equipment

D) After an accident occurs

Question 2 #ESH11 (Worth 1 point)

Keeping workplace roadways properly maintained and lit would be a good example of (644)

A) Preventing pedestrian and vehicle accidents

B) Compliance with the provision and use of work equipment regulations

C) Helping to prevent ill health at work

D) Using safety signs correctly

Question 3 #EHSC H 30 (Worth 1 point)

An Environmental Health Officer can serve an improvement notice (659)

A) At any time

B) When there is a risk of serious personal injury

C) When a statutory requirement is not being met

D) During working hours

Question 4 #EHSC H 24 (Worth 1 point)

All electrical equipment used outdoors or where there is water present should be (674)

A) Used by trained personnel

B) Of plastic construction

C) Used only under supervision

D) Of approved design with special isolating equipment

Question 5 #HSJune18_30 (Worth 1 point)

Musculoskeletal disorders are most likely to be caused by (643)

A) working with hazardous substances

B) repetitive movements of the upper limbs and torso

C) continuous exposure to noisy machinery

D) using unsafe equipment when working at height

Question 6 #HSJune18_20 (Worth 1 point)

Poorly maintained electrical equipment can lead to (633)

A) shock, burns and death

B) trapped nerves and hernias

C) slips, trips and falls

D) panic attacks and headaches

Question 7 #HSH16 (Worth 1 point)

LITE Stands for (647)

A) Load, Individual, Task and Environment

B) Load, Industry, Task and Environment

C) Load, Individual, Twist and Environment

D) Load, Individual, Tools and Equipment

Question 8 #EHSC H 12 (Worth 1 point)

When the use of ladders is unavoidable they must always be (664)

A) Used only with a permit to work

B) Placed against a wall at a 60 degree angle

C) Placed on a level, even and clean surface and secured

D) Of metal construction and unpainted

Question 9 #HSJune18_13 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following is a likely result of poor health and safety standards? (626)

A) Reduced numbers of accidents and injuries

B) A safer working environment

C) Reduced staff performance and morale

D) Lower insurance premiums

Question 10 #EHSC H 9 (Worth 1 point)

A sign surrounded by a red circle with a diagonal red stripe over a symbol means (655)

A) Warning of danger

B) You must not do

C) You must do

D) Safety

Question 11 #HSJune18_21 (Worth 1 point)

Who is required by law to make a suitable assessment of the health and safety risks to employees? (634)

A) The first aider

B) An enforcement officer

C) The employer

D) Each individual employee

Question 12 #EHSC I 19 (Worth 1 point)

If you discover a fire in the workplace, what is the FIRST thing you should do (660)

A) gather your belongings and leave the building

B) Try to tackle the fire with the appropriate extinguisher

C) Sound the nearest fire alarm

D) Report it to your supervisor

Question 13 #EHSC HI 27 (Worth 1 point)

If an employee is injured at work, which accidents must be reported to the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) (650)

A) Accidents when someone is taken to hospital

B) Accidents when someone is off work for more than 7 consecutive days

C) Accidents a supervisor decides should be recorded

D) All accidents

Question 14 #EHSC I 4 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following are common causes of accidents in fish shops and factories (671)

A) Food poisoning

B) Sharp fish spines

C) Electric shock from equiment

D) Slips, trips and falls

Question 15 #EHSC I 10 (Worth 1 point)

Separate traffic routes in workplace sites are essential to (648)

A) Prevent pedestrian and vehicle accidents

B) Comply with the provision and use of work equipment regulations

C) Prevent ill health at work

D) Ensure the safe use of plant, machinery and equipment

Question 16 #EHSC I 7 (Worth 1 point)

When climbing a ladder what is the minimum number of contact points (hands and feet) for safety (665)

A) 4

B) 1

C) 2

D) 3

Question 17 #HSJune18_23 (Worth 1 point)

Employers must provide health and safety training to their employees (636)

A) annually

B) only at the start of their employment

C) whenever there are new or increased risks

D) only when the employees request it

Question 18 #EHSC H 17 (Worth 1 point)

Tinnitus may be defined as (658)

A) An inflamed elbow

B) An allergic reaction to tin

C) A permanent ringing in the ears due to over exposure to noise

D) A container for carrying harmful chemicals

Question 19 #HSJune18_04 (Worth 1 point)

Accidents in the workplace will occur more frequently if (617)

A) there are poor standards of housekeeping

B) the amount of staff pay is below average

C) there are weekly health and safety meetings

D) the risk assessment is reviewed regularly

Question 20 #HSJune18_29 (Worth 1 point)

What should you do before using any hazardous substance for the first time? (642)

A) Ask a colleague for safety advice

B) Put on eye protection

C) Read the safety data sheet carefully

D) Open all the windows

Question 21 #HSJune18_24 (Worth 1 point)

In the risk control hierarchy, which control measure should be considered as a last resort? (637)

A) Substituting a safer alternative

B) Using personal protective equipment

C) Controlling any risks at source

D) Removing a hazard from the workplace

Question 22 #HSJune18_07 (Worth 1 point)

Poor housekeeping and insufficient storage space in the workplace is most likely to increase the occurrence of (620)

A) back strains and sprains

B) slips, trips and falls

C) violence and bullying

D) eyestrain and headaches

Question 23 #EHSC H 8 (Worth 1 point)

The main hazards associated with the operation of display screen equipment (DSE) are (669)

A) Electric shock

B) Exposure to radiation

C) Eye strain and headaches

D) Repetitive strain injury, back problem and eye strain

Question 24 #HSJune18_27 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following actions is a health and safety enforcement officer allowed to take? (640)

A) Issue on-the-spot fines to any employee who breaks health and safety law

B) Supply personal protective equipment to companies

C) Start the process of prosecution of anyone who breaks health and safety law

D) Rewrite a company's health and safety policy

Question 25 #HSJune18_02 (Worth 1 point)

After receiving reports of a near miss in the workplace, what should a manager do? (615)

A) Contact an enforcement officer for an inspection

B) Wait until an accident happens before taking action

C) Investigate the incident and put controls in place

D) Discipline the employee concerned for being careless

Question 26 #HSJune18_26 (Worth 1 point)

The term "risk" is defined as (639)

A) the certainty that a hazard will cause harm

B) an action to prevent harm being caused

C) anything with the potential to cause harm

D) the likelihood of a hazard causing harm

Question 27 #HSJune18_22 (Worth 1 point)

In the workplace, what is the most common type of hazard to pedestrians from vehicles? (635)

A) Being dazzled by a vehicle's headlights

B) Being struck by a moving vehicle

C) Falling from a moving vehicle

D) Inhaling a vehicle's exhaust fumes

Question 28 #EHSC H 22 (Worth 1 point)

Which type of fire extinguisher can be used on a small electrical fire (656)

A) Water or foam

B) CO2 or dry powder

C) Halon or BCF

D) Class F wet chemical

Question 29 #EHSC HI 9 (Worth 1 point)

Which businesses need to have a written safety policy (670)

A) Every business including the self employed

B) All businesses except charities

C) All businesses other than family owned and managed ones

D) Any business with 5 or more employees

Question 30 #HSJune18_15 (Worth 1 point)

Which of the following control measures will reduce the risk of a fire staring in the workplace? (628)

A) Separating sources of fuel from sources of ignition

B) Organising regular fire drills

C) Ensuring fire extinguishers are always available

D) displaying fire action notices