Quiz: Health And Safety In The Workplace! Trivia

5 Questions | By Philock | Updated: Mar 18, 2022 | Attempts: 209

How do you ensure health and safety in the workplace? Different companies or work stations have substances, machinery, or utilities that may pose harm to health or cause injuries. It is, therefore, important to have properly laid down guidelines on how things should be done. This quiz will be perfect for testing your understanding of the health and safety act and its implication to workers and hazards at the workplace.

Questions and Answers

1.

What is the principle objective of the Health and Safety in Employment Act?
- A.
  
  To stop ACC having to pay out lots of money for injured people
- B.
  
  Promote the safety and welfare of all paid workers
- C.
  
  Cover your self if an accident happens
- D.
  
  So that you know what PPE to wear
- E.
  
  Provide and maintain a safe working environment
2.

What year was the Health and Safety in Employment Act passed?
- A.
  
  1959
- B.
  
  2009
- C.
  
  1992
- D.
  
  1961
3.

What other legislation cover work being carried out on the building site?
- A.
  
  The Transport Act
- B.
  
  The Buiding Act
- C.
  
  The Historic Buildings Act
- D.
  
  The Animal Protection Act
4.

What is the first step when assessing the hazard risk?
- A.
  
  Walk around the site
- B.
  
  Identify the Hazard
- C.
  
  Assess the risk
- D.
  
  Read the Health and Safety in Employment Act
5.

Name one of the three method to overcome hazards on site.