ILM Health And Safety Quiz 1

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Some health and safety facts and myths

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1.

What does HSE stand for?
- A.
  
  Health Survey Executive
- B.
  
  Heat Saving Energy
- C.
  
  Health and Safety Executive
Correct Answer
C. Health and Safety Executive

Explanation
the Health and safety executive website is www.hse.org.uk

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2.

The HSE only provide information when there has been a problem?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The HSE has comprehensive online information and a helpline for information 24/7 and 365 days per year

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3.

Approximately how many people die in accidents at work every year?
- A.
  
  175
- B.
  
  705
- C.
  
  1500
- D.
  
  255
Correct Answer
A. 175

Explanation
Fgures are for 2010 / 11; In 2011/12 its 173; Since records began in 1974 deaths at work have fallen 83% from 651 to 173 - see leaflet Historial Information from the HSE.

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4.

What is the two main cause of accidents / injury at work?
- A.
  
  Slips/trps
- B.
  
  Hazardous substances
- C.
  
  Electricity
- D.
  
  Manual handling/lifting
Correct Answer
A. Slips/trps

Explanation
Other less common injuries/illnesses in the workplace include occupational asthma, deafness, vibration white finger and dermatitis.

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5.

The Health and safety executive has banned bunting at events
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
there are many myths about health and safety.

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6.

Bleach is a banned substances in all workplaces
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
other substances are :
chemicals, products containing chemicals, fumes, dusts, vapours, mists, nanotechnology, gases and asphyxiating gases and biological agents

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7.

When should an organisation review their health and safety - tick all that apply
- A.
  
  After an enforcement notice
- B.
  
  At regular interval or at least annually
- C.
  
  After an accident
- D.
  
  If there has been a premises move
- E.
  
  When a new product or service begins
- F.
  
  If legislation changes
- G.
  
  When new staff start
Correct Answer(s)
A. After an enforcement notice
B. At regular interval or at least annually
C. After an accident
D. If there has been a premises move
E. When a new product or service begins
F. If legislation changes
G. When new staff start

Explanation
in all situations when there is a change and at regular intervals

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Ilm Health And Safety Quiz 1

What does HSE stand for?

The HSE only provide information when there has been a problem?

Approximately how many people die in accidents at work every year?

What is the two main cause of accidents / injury at work?

The Health and safety executive has banned bunting at events

Bleach is a banned substances in all workplaces

When should an organisation review their health and safety - tick all that apply