Health and Safety Course: Health & Safety Name First Last Email The TestFill in the blank: “Safety is not just the avoidance of accidents but also the _______________ of accidents, with everyone at work being proactive to identify possible causes, reporting issues and implementing suitable controls.”* Prevention Record Event Volume When an accident is reported in the workplace, the employer has to consider which of the below...* Criminal prosecution and legal costs All of these Poor public relations Increased insurance premiums Equipment damage Employees well being General Costs and fines involved What year was the Health and Safety Act established in?* 1971 1979 1974 1984 Should employers display the Health and Safety Law poster within the workplace?* Yes No Which statement is INCORRECT? It is your employer’s duty to…* Where 5 or more people are employed; provide a detailed written policy on health and safety at work Tell Employees to look after themselves and avoid recording health and safety incidents to avoid poor public relation Provide and maintain safe equipment. Ensure safety in the use, handling; storage and transport of articles and substances. Whose responsibility is it to inform you of updates about Health and Safety in the workplace?* Employers duty Employees duty As an employee, it is your duty to… (Pick TWO answers)* Avoid reporting any health and Safety issues and pretend you did not see them to avoid paperwork Co-operate with your employer at all times on health and safety and take reasonable care of your own health and others around you Make your own judgement call if you wish to wear the protective clothing or gloves as you are sure to use it sensibly. Correctly use work items provided to you by your employer: including personal protective equipment, in line with training. The Health and Safety Policy should contain THREE sections; The Health and Safety Statement and the organisation. Please select the third section...* Fire alarm procedure The Health and Safety Arrangements Employers organisational chart Fill in the blank… “The completion of a written risk assessment is a __________ requirement for all employers”* Small Legal General Fill in the blank… “Writing a Health and Safety risk assessment becomes a legal requirement when you have ___ or more staff members employed in the organisation.”* 5 10 15 There are FIVE main areas in which an employer should consider responsible for. 1. Cleanliness 2. Welfare facilities 3. Adequate ventilation 4. Lighting - What is the 5th area your employer should consider when it comes to employee health and safety?* Meals on duty Temperature in the workplace Weather forecast Travel arrangements to and from work Safety signs and signals are an effective way for employers to communicate health and safety information. These may include illuminated signs, hand and acoustic signals and spoken communication. They must be easily understood and communicated to all staff.* True False Fill in the blank... Safety signs have specific requirements in terms of _____ "* Colour Shapes Sizes All of these Electrical equipment within the workplace should always be...* Placed by a sink in case they set on fire PAT tested before use Brought from home Fill in the gap... "There are 4 main steps to the Manual Handling process: 1. Stop & Think, 2. Lifting Position, 3. ______, 4. Lowering the load* Push Load Lift Load Stretch for safety Drag load Before lifting any load, it is always important to lower yourself down to the same load level by bending your knees and making sure you keep your back in its natural position.* True False It is estimated that in the UK alone there are in excess of 400,000 fires per year: with around 30,000 of these fires starting in commercial premises. Select TWO ways in which an employer can reduce the potential of a fire in your workplace...* Regularly clear out of unnecessary equipment, paperwork, furniture and un-used cleaning materials. If the bins are full, always ensure to heap the rubbish bags on top of the bins to keep it all in one place and create one large pile until ready for collection. Prevent an accumulation of combustible materials in high risk areas. Keeping the cleaning products on the window cell out of the way In a fire, you are expected to evacuate, it is your employer’s responsibility to notify you of where your evacuation point is. What are the main points to remember?* If the fire alarm is sounded or emergency personnel have instigated evacuation you need to quickly leave the building. Never stop to pick up personal belongings. Close all doors as you leave. Always stay to the right of hallways and stairs and never use the elevators. Avoid any smoke-filled areas, if you are in an area filled with smoke, crawl low to the floor as possible under the smoke. Always follow evacuation routes directly to the meeting point. All of these Harmful bacteria can spread from your hands to food; work surfaces and equipment. This can be avoided by maintaining hand hygiene techniques such...* Washing your hands Using hand cream before handling food so they are moisturised Keeping a wet cloth handy on you to wipe the surfaces frequently – one cloth will do HiddenCandidate Key HiddenInvite Key HiddenConsultant Email CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ Previous SectionSection 20 of 20