Ilm Health And Safety Quiz 1

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Some health and safety facts and myths


Questions and Answers
  • 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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