Volunteer Health & Safety Quiz

1. It is important to shut fire doors behind me when I walk through them.

True

False

Fire doors stop the spread of fire. It is important to ensure fire doors are always shut to ensure that fire does not spread, helping everyone evacuate the building safely in the event of an emergency.

Explanation

Fire doors stop the spread of fire. It is important to ensure fire doors are always shut to ensure that fire does not spread, helping everyone evacuate the building safely in the event of an emergency.

2. If i or anyone else has an accident or incident I should at the earliest convenience check that it has been recorded in the incident and accident book.

True

False

If you have witnessed an accident or an incident do make sure with your manager it has been recorded. If you were injured the do follow this up at your earliest possible convenience. Recording is important. Ask for help if you are unsure.

Explanation

If you have witnessed an accident or an incident do make sure with your manager it has been recorded. If you were injured the do follow this up at your earliest possible convenience. Recording is important. Ask for help if you are unsure.

3. There has been an accident and I client has fallen and cut his hand. What should you do?

Shout for help

Call for an Ambulance

Ensure the client is safe, collect a first ad box and call for a first aider.

Check they are breathing

This client has simply cut his hand. As long as they are in no immediate danger or at risk of becoming seriously injured you will just need to ensure they get the help they need.

Explanation

This client has simply cut his hand. As long as they are in no immediate danger or at risk of becoming seriously injured you will just need to ensure they get the help they need.

4. What should you do in the event of a fire?

Go and collect your personal belongings and leave via the nearest exit

Go looking for your colleagues to check they have heard the alarm and are leaving the building

Leave the building via the nearest exit and report to the assembly point

Anytime the fire alarm sounds you should leave via the nearest safe exit immediately and report to the assembly point. You must not take risks.

Explanation

Anytime the fire alarm sounds you should leave via the nearest safe exit immediately and report to the assembly point. You must not take risks.

5. You have sat down to start your shift. You notice that one of the power cables on your computer is frayed and wire inside is exposed. What should you do?

Tape up the cable so it is no longer exposed

Report it to your manager or facilities manager immediately

Report it to your manager or facilities manager at the end of your shift

Move computers so you are not using that computer

You must report the problem immediately. Only when it has been reported can the problem be resolved. Delay may put others at risk. You must never try to fix the problem yourself.

Explanation

You must report the problem immediately. Only when it has been reported can the problem be resolved. Delay may put others at risk. You must never try to fix the problem yourself.

6. If I see something wrong or dangerous and I know someone else has seen it i do not need to worry about it.

True

False

Even if you know someone else has seen the problem you still need to report the problem. It is better to report it twice than not at all.

Explanation

Even if you know someone else has seen the problem you still need to report the problem. It is better to report it twice than not at all.

7. If i see a box blocking an exit or walkway, I can move it myself.

True

False

Yes you can move it yourself IF the box is light enough for you to lift without injury. If the object is too heavy always report immiediately to you Health & Safety representative. This way the object can be moved properly and safely without anyone becoming injured

Explanation

Yes you can move it yourself IF the box is light enough for you to lift without injury. If the object is too heavy always report immiediately to you Health & Safety representative. This way the object can be moved properly and safely without anyone becoming injured

8. How can you help reduce the risks of slips, trips and falls in the workplace?

Be careful when walking around the building.

Report any bumps or holes in flooring and carpets to your manager or facilities manager immediately

Be extra careful about were you are walking and step over any hazards

Ask clients and visitors to be extra careful of were they are walking and be careful not to trip.

It is always important to be careful. But being careful is unlikely to prevent accidents and incidents if there are broken/slippery floors. We have a legal obligation to ensure a safe environment so report any problems immediately.

Explanation

It is always important to be careful. But being careful is unlikely to prevent accidents and incidents if there are broken/slippery floors. We have a legal obligation to ensure a safe environment so report any problems immediately.

9. Who is responsible for Health & Safety of staff, clients and volunteers at CRMC?

Paul Tracey

All Staff

Me

All of the above

Although we have our Heath & Safety representative Paul Tracy, we are all responsible for ensuring a safe working environment. Do report any concerns you have to Paul Tracy, your manager or Volunteer Co-ordinator immediately.

Explanation

Although we have our Heath & Safety representative Paul Tracy, we are all responsible for ensuring a safe working environment. Do report any concerns you have to Paul Tracy, your manager or Volunteer Co-ordinator immediately.

10. Who is the Health & Safety representative at the CRMC?

Heather Al-Zanki Grimes

Paul Tracey

All Staff

All of the above

Paul Tracey is the CRMC Health & Safety representative.

Explanation

Paul Tracey is the CRMC Health & Safety representative.