Health & Safety – Full Revision Set

Original 10 Questions

1. The first action to take on suspecting a material may contain asbestos is:

✔ Inform the supervisor immediately

Asbestos is hazardous; reporting it ensures proper handling and prevents exposure.

2. The first priority of a risk assessment is to:

✔ Accurately identify potential hazards

Identifying hazards is the foundation of controlling workplace risks.

3. The regulations that cover working with hazardous substances are:

✔ COSHH

COSHH requires employers to control substances that can harm health.

4. The type of accidents that account for the most fatalities in construction are:

✔ Falls from height

Falls from height are the leading cause of construction fatalities.

5. The organisation responsible for enforcing workplace health & safety is:

✔ Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

The HSE inspects workplaces and enforces safety laws.

6. RIDDOR regulations cover the specific requirements for:

✔ Reporting of accidents on-site

RIDDOR requires reporting injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences.

7. The first action to take in a fire emergency is to:

✔ Raise or sound the alarm

Alerting others ensures safe evacuation.

8. A document used in the workplace for recording a near miss is:

✔ Accident book

Accident books help identify patterns and prevent future incidents.

9. The most common type of asbestos in domestic dwellings is:

✔ White (Chrysotile)

White asbestos made up 90% of asbestos used before its ban.

10. The colour label for a dry powder fire extinguisher is:

✔ Blue

Dry powder extinguishers are identified by a blue label.

Extra 12 Questions

11. What does PPE stand for?

✔ Personal Protective Equipment

12. What is the main purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?

✔ To provide information on safe handling of hazardous substances

13. Which regulation covers lifting operations?

✔ LOLER

14. What is the correct action if you see a trip hazard?

✔ Remove it or report it immediately

15. What is the purpose of a site induction?

✔ To inform workers of site rules and hazards

16. Which regulation covers working at height?

✔ Work at Height Regulations

17. What should you do before using any tool?

✔ Carry out a pre‑use check

18. What is the main purpose of a risk assessment?

✔ To reduce risks to an acceptable level

19. Which regulation covers noise exposure?

✔ Control of Noise at Work Regulations

20. What should you do if you find damaged PPE?

✔ Stop using it and replace it

21. What is the correct response to a chemical spill?

✔ Follow the spill response procedure

22. What is the purpose of a toolbox talk?

✔ To give short, focused safety guidance