Q1 which is a moral reason for preventing accidents and ill-health in the

workplace?
a) Loss of production
b) Injury and ill health
c) Adverse publicity for the organisation
d) Damage to plant and equipment
Q2 A definition of a ‘near miss’ is
a) An event in which no injury or damage results
b) An event resulting in personal injury and which is reportable to the
enforcing authority
c) An event that results in harm to workers health
d) An unplanned , uncontrolled event which led to a loss
Q3 which is NOT a responsibility of a worker in relation to health and safety?
a) To follow safe system of work
b) To interpret health and safety law
c) To report hazards
d) To work safely
Q4 which would be in a section of a health and safety policy?
a) Health and safety arrangements
b) Health surveillance records
c) Legal disclaimer
d) MSDS
Q5 which is an indicator of poor health and safety performance?
a) Good housekeeping
b) High accident rates
c) Low worker absenteeism
d) No worker complaints
Q6 which of the following is an unsafe condition?
a) Rubbish kept in approved area
b) Mis-behaviour
c) Not using PPE
d) A trailing cable
Q7 which is hazards?
a) Hearing loss
b) Heat stroke
c) Noise
d) Sunburn
Q8 which is NOT a hazard?
a) Electricity
b) Carpal tunnel syndrome
c) Working at height
d) Workplace transport
Q9 which is correct?
a) Hazard identification should only be carried out by a manager
b) Safety inspection can be used to identify hazards in the workplace
c) There is only one way to identify hazards in the workplace
d) Workers should not be involved in hazard identification
Q10 which is correct?
a) If possible risk should be eliminated altogether
b) Individual needs of workers do not need to be considered in risk
assessment
c) Risk control measures are only needed if there is a high level of risk
d) Risk control measures which protect most of the workforce do not
need to be considered
Q11 which is an example of engineering control measures?
a) PPE
b) Job rotation
c) Local exhaust ventilation
d) Manual handling training
Q12 which colours are emergency exit signs?
a) Red background and yellow graphics
b) Green background and white graphics
c) Red background and white graphics
d) Blue background and white graphics
Q13 which is correct?
a) Managers and supervisors do not need to be aware of the hazards and
controls of work equipment
b) Training on the maintenance of equipment must include how to isolate
the equipment from its power source
c) Users of work equipment only require training on how to carry out pre-
use checks
d) Experienced users of work equipment do not require training
Q14 which safety factors does an employer need to consider when selecting
work equipment?
a) The colour of the equipment
b) The delivery time
c) The environment that the equipment will be used in
d) The length of the guarantee period
Q15 which is a non-mechanical hazards associated with rotating parts of
machine?
a) Crushing
b) Shearing
c) Entanglement
d) Noise
Q16 which may cause a vehicle truck to overturn?
a) Driving too slowly
b) Driving across a slope
c) Driving on a flat surface
d) The rear indicator lights not working
Q17 which is NOT a control measure for vehicle operations on a building site?
a) The provision of signage
b) Reduced speed limits for vehicles
c) Audible warnings and flashing light
d) Using only diesel powered vehicles
Q18 which is a risk associated with electricity?
a) Burns
b) Carpal tunnel syndrome
 c) Eye strain
d) Ear ache
Q19 which is a cause of electric shock in the workplace?
a) Wearing safety goggles
b) Confined space working
c) Not wearing head protection
d) A non- qualified person working on an electric circuit
Q20 which is correct?
a) Only electrical equipment over three years old requires inspection and
maintenance
b) If a residual current devices is used with electrical equipment
,maintenance is not necessary
c) The environment that electrical equipment is used in is a factor in
determining the inspection and maintenance programme
d) Electrical equipment only needs inspecting if a workers receives an
electric shock
Q21 which should be considered in determining the frequency for inspection
and testing of electrical equipment?
a) The competency of user
b) The environment the electrical equipment is used in
c) The level of noise the electrical equipment emits
d) The results of health surveillance
Q22 which is an ignition source which may be present in a workshop?
a) Hot work
b) Paint
c) Solvents
d) Waste materials
Q23 which is source of oxygen which might be present in the workplace?
a) LPG bottles
b) Paints
c) Solvents
d) Ventilation systems
Q24 which is a fire hazard?
 a) Fire detection system
b) Fire extinguisher
c) Hot work
d) Means of escape
Q25 which is NOT a suitable control measure for the storage of flammable
liquids in the open air?
a) Storage area away from the workplace
b) Fire extinguisher located inside the workplace
c) Secure fencing and locked gate around the storage area
d) The provision of prohibition signs for smoking and naked flames
Q26 which in NOT a suitable control measures to protect against arson in the
workplace?
a) Positioning of rubbish bins / skips close to the building
b) The use of security guards
c) Control of persons entering the building
d) The use of CCTV
Q27 which is NOT a manual handling activity?
a) Pulling a trolley
b) Supporting a load
c) Carrying a table
d) Using a hand tool
Q28 which is the most common injury associated with manual handling?
a) Damage to the spine
b) Fractured toes
c) Dislocated shoulders
d) Hearing loss
Q29which is a suitable control measure for manual handling risks?
a) A trained first aider on site
b) Job rotation
c) The provision of a first aid box
d) The provision of a material safety data sheet
Q30 which is not part of a manual handling risk assessment?
 a) Task
b) Load
c) Emergencies
d) The individual
Q31 which is NOT a route of entry into the body of a harmful substance?
a) Absorption
b) Inhalation
c) Inspiration
d) Injection
Q32 which is correct?
a) Alerting workers to the health effects of hazardous substances will
protect them
b) A local exhaust ventilation system removes contaminants and reduces
exposure to hazardous substance
c) Occupational health surveillance will protect a worker from hazardous
substances
d) Providing personal protective equipment is the most effective way of
protecting workers from the health effects of hazardous substances
Q33 which is NOT a suitable control measure to protect workers against
hazardous substances?
a) A local exhaust ventilation system
b) Enclosure of the hazardous substance
c) Portable appliance testing
d) Reduction of the workers exposure time to the hazardous substance
Q34 For hazardous substance a material safety data sheet contains
a) Details of the range of hazardous substances supplied by that
manufacture.
b) Details of the hazardous properties of a specific.
c) A risk assessment that may be used by the employer who is using
the substance.
d) Information on the technical performance of the substance and its
range of used.
Q35 which of the following may increase the likelihood of workers being
struck by flying or falling objects?
a) Using a computer
b) Handling hazardous substance
c) The overloading of materials on racking
d) Manual handling
Q36 Poor relationships at work are a risk factor for stress. What can an
organisation introduce to promote good working relationships?
a) Policies and procedures to resolve un-acceptable behaviour
b) Information relating to work is only shared if there are problems
c) Regular rest breaks
d) Restricting information to managers
Q37 which is a control measure for noise in the workplace?
a) Health and safety policy
b) A risk assessment
c) Ear defenders
d) Material safety data sheets
Q38 who has overall responsibility for the health and safety of workers and
others?
a) The safety representative
b) The senior manager
c) The supervisor
d) The employer
Q39 when should the health and safety policy be communication to workers?
a) After an accident
b) When a workers develops work related hearing loss
c) On induction
d) Every month
Q40 which is an indicator of poor health and safety performance?
a) Complaint reports from workers
b) Low accident rates
c) Low levels of sickness absence
d) Safe behaviour from workers
Q41the underlying cause of an accident is often
a) A trailing wire
b) Contact with a substance
c) Physical stress
d) Management failing
Q42 which is a hazard?
a) Bums
b) Moving machinery
c) Back pain
d) Influenza
Q43what is a mechanical hazard associated with a conveyor belt?
a) Noise
b) Electricity
c) Enterment
d) Vibration
Q44 sources of health and safety information that are internal to the
organisation include
a) Accidents reports
b) Enforcement agency reports
c) Legislation and standard
d) MSDS
Q45 which is a NOT a hazard?
a) Electricity
b) Carpal tunnel syndrome
c) Working at height
d) Workplace
Q46 which factor must an employer consider to ensure an adequate number
of first aiders are provided in the workplace?
a) The size of the organisation
b) The number of toilets available
c) The age of the first aiders
d) The housekeeping arrangement