Safety Handbook Test For Offices

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The Safety Handbook Test for OFFICES is designed for Computationalists, Administrative and Catering Staff The test consists of 32 questions and the pass mark is 80%. There is no time limit and you have 3 attempts. This test is open book. The test must be completed in one sitting so make sure that you are familiar with the Safety Handbook before you take the test, as this will help save time when answering the questions.

Questions and Answers

1.

If you have an accident in your lab or your office, you must:(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Report it on SALUS, the College online reporting system so it can be investigated and prevented next time
- B.
  
  Be punished
- C.
  
  Tell your parents
- D.
  
  Take no action
2.

In order to safely enter a laboratory, you must:(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Wear a lab-coat and safety spectacles
- B.
  
  Wear gloves
- C.
  
  Tie your hair up
- D.
  
  You don't need to wear a labcoat or safety specs if you are not doing experimental work
3.

If you have any safety concerns, you should speak to: (Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  The Departmental Safety Team, Pim Amrit and Severine Toson or your representative from the Safety Committee
- B.
  
  The Head of Department
- C.
  
  The Departmental Operations Manager
- D.
  
  The Director of Postgraduate Studies
4.

Outside the laboratory, in common areas of the Department what should you do with labcoats and gloves? (Choose the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Labcoats and Gloves should not be worn outside the laboratory as these can contaminate door handles, and other surfaces
- B.
  
  Labcoats and Gloves should be worn outside the laboratory as this makes people look scientific
- C.
  
  Labcoats and gloves should be worn in the staircase in case you fall
- D.
  
  Labcoats and gloves should be worn in the lecture theatres as you never know when you will need to go to the lab
5.

What is the emergency number?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  1234
- B.
  
  4444 on an internal phone or 0207 589 1000 on an external phone
- C.
  
  999
- D.
  
  58900
6.

What do you do if you discover a fire?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Spend 30 min looking for your supervisor who will know what to do
- B.
  
  Run down the corridor shouting "Fire! Fire! we're all going to die!"
- C.
  
  Activate the nearest fire alarm call point and evacuate the building
- D.
  
  Attempt to extinguish the fire
7.

Which items need to be electrically tested?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Fume cupboards
- B.
  
  Gas detectors
- C.
  
  Any electrical items with a plug - this means electrical appliances and power cables
- D.
  
  Toilets
8.

Safe use of distribution boards/extension leads includes:(Choose the 2 correct answers)
- A.
  
  Plugging heaters into them
- B.
  
  Securing them off the floor
- C.
  
  Always connecting them to their own mains socket
- D.
  
  Washing them with soap and water to ensure they are clean
9.

During a fire alarms, ways to evacuate safely are:(Choose the 3 correct answers)
- A.
  
  Use the lifts
- B.
  
  Use the stairs
- C.
  
  Remain calm
- D.
  
  Do not waste time collecting your belongings
- E.
  
  Panic and run up and down the corridor
10.

After a fire alarm/evacuation, you can re-enter the building:(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Any time you like, it's a free country
- B.
  
  After the fire bell has stopped ringing
- C.
  
  Only if you are a member of the department
- D.
  
  Only if you have been given permission by a Fire or Security Officer
11.

Sharps contaminated with (hazardous) chemicals should be disposed of as:(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Biological waste
- B.
  
  Chemical waste
- C.
  
  Non-hazardous sharps
- D.
  
  Domestic waste
12.

Red bins are for the disposal of:(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Red waste
- B.
  
  Chemical bottles
- C.
  
  Clean broken and unbroken glass
- D.
  
  Tissues
13.

Any electrical or electronic equipment must be disposed of:(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  In the domestic waste bin
- B.
  
  By leaving it in the corridor or the lift bay
- C.
  
  As Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) through Facilities Management
- D.
  
  By bringing it home
14.

If your friend has an accident which causes them an injury, what do you do?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Call the Emergency number 4444 or 0207 589 1000 to get help and first aid
- B.
  
  Call their parents
- C.
  
  Walk around the entire department to find a First Aider
- D.
  
  Call the Police
15.

When do Annual Safety Inspections take place?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  At Christmas
- B.
  
  Every week
- C.
  
  From January to June every Wednesday from 14.00
- D.
  
  On safety Inspection day
16.

If the Safety Inspection Report for my area highlights non-conformities, what should I do?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Ignore them - This is optional.
- B.
  
  Rectify all the non-conformities. This will be checked in a re-inspection 2 weeks after the report has been sent
- C.
  
  Solve some problems but not others
- D.
  
  Ask the Safety Officer to rectify the non-conformities
17.

Which areas are inspected during Spot Inspections?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  A randomly selected laboratory
- B.
  
  The Departmental Common Room
- C.
  
  A randomly selected office
- D.
  
  Lecture Theatre 1
18.

If you need advice or help with electrical work, you should go to:(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Electronics Services
- B.
  
  The Workshop
- C.
  
  Analytical Services
- D.
  
  Departmental Stores
19.

The top shelf in your lab or your office collapsed while you were at tea and all the heavy books have fallen on the floor. what should you do?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Report it as a near-miss on SALUS, the College online reporting system- if someone had been in the lab or office, the books could have fallen on them and injured them
- B.
  
  Get a stronger top shelf installed
- C.
  
  Ignore it, it's only books
- D.
  
  Check if the books have been damaged
20.

If my sharps are contaminated with (hazardous) chemicals, I need a blue waste tag to dispose of them
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

What is the the safest practice with Lone Working?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  It must be avoided as much as possible - if anything happens to you, you may not get the help you need
- B.
  
  It's fine to lone work during working hours
- C.
  
  You should only lone work when you know you are safe
- D.
  
  It is safe to lone work if you have received permission
22.

Access to the department is possible:(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  All the time
- B.
  
  09.00 to 17.00 every day 09.00 to 17.00 every day
- C.
  
  07.30 to midnight every day except on Christmas day and New Year's day (by swipe card or direct access)
- D.
  
  During working hours
23.

How should the Safety Handbook be used?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  You need to know everything by heart
- B.
  
  The Safety Handbook is a reference document - when you have a safety question, look in the Safety Handbook before you ask the Safety Officer
- C.
  
  It's not important, you can just as the Safety Officer
- D.
  
  You should always keep the Safety Handbook with you
24.

Who carries out Safety Inspections?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Members of the Departmental Safety Committee in teams of three
- B.
  
  The College President
- C.
  
  The College Director of Safety
- D.
  
  The Departmental Safety Officer
25.

Why should you report accidents and incidents?(Select the correct answer)
- A.
  
  Because there is a legal requirement, but also, it helps to prevent them happening again and improve safety
- B.
  
  Because the Police need to know
- C.
  
  You don't need to report accidents and incidents, what happens to you is your own business
- D.
  
  Because it is important for my risk assessment