Element 1 QuestionsWhich is a direct cost to a company as a result of a major accident?

A. Lost productionB. Accident investigationC. FinesD. Fines and legal costs

Near-misses are a form of incident that could result in:

E. Loss but not injuryF. Injury or loss to equipmentG. Injury but not loss to workersH. No injury or loss

Element 2 QuestionsWho is responsible for authorising a company policy statement for health and safety?A. An external health and safety consultantB. The company’s line managementC. The company’s directorsD. The company’s worker representatives

Poor health and safety performance can be indicated by:E. High accident rates and absenteeismF. High absenteeism and low accident ratesG. High accident rates and good housekeeping H. Low absenteeism and poor housekeeping

The content of a company health and safety policy would includeI. SubstitutionsJ. Eliminations K. ArrangementsL. Isolations

Element 2 QuestionsWhich is an indicator of poor health and safety performance?A. Negative reports from workersB. Low accident ratesC. Low levels of sickness absenceD. Safe behaviour from workers

The root cause of an accident is often:E. A trailing wireF. Contact with a substanceG. Physical stressH. Management failings

Element 3 QuestionsThe first two steps in a five-step risk assessment process are:A. Identify the hazards and record the findingsB. Identify the hazards and the persons at risk C. Identify the hazards and evaluate the riskD. Identify the persons at risk and evaluate the risk

Which is correct?E. A risk assessment is only required if there is an accident or dangerous

occurrence in the workplaceF. A risk assessment is a careful examination of anything in the workplace that

could cause people to suffer injury or harmG. A risk assessment is best undertaken by a person without direct experience of

the work areaH. Significant findings of the risk assessment do not need to be recorded

Element 3 QuestionsSafety signs that indicate a warning are:A. Circular and coloured red and whiteB. Circular and coloured blue and whiteC. Triangular and coloured black and yellowD. Oblong or square and coloured green and white

Which is correct?E. A hazard is anything which has the potential to cause harmF. A hazard always has a low risk levelG. Hazards are always visibleH. Hazards are not found in safe workplace

Which of the following is an example of “health surveillance”?I. Monitoring absence levels from common infections such as coldsJ. Measuring the level of airborne contaminants in a workplaceK. Measuring noise levels at places where operatives workL. Measuring hearing ability in workers exposed to loud noise

Element 4 QuestionsWhich is correct?A. Work equipment does not include lifting equipmentB. Photocopiers are classed as work equipmentC. A structural item such as a wall is classed as work equipment for a

construction workerD. A worker’s car used for commuting to work is classed as work equipment

Which is correct?E. A mechanical hazard associated with using a grinding wheel is static electricityF. A shearing hazard is when two or more machine parts move towards or past

each other and a trap is createdG. An example of a crushing hazard is a drill-bit penetrating the user’s handH. Vibration is a mechanical hazard associated with using a guillotine

Element 4 QuestionsWhich is correct?A. Managers and supervisors do not need to be aware of the hazards and

controls of work equipmentB. Training on the maintenance of equipment must include how to isolate the

equipment from its power sourceC. Users of work equipment only require training on how to carry out pre-use

checksD. Experienced users of work equipment to not require training

Three hazards which are commonly associated with the use of a bench-top grinder are:E. moving machinery, flying particles and falling objects F. moving machinery, noise and flying particlesG. moving machinery, solvent vapour and noiseH. noise, falling objects and flying particles+

Element 5 QuestionsWhich of the following is NOT a requirement for self-propelled vehicles?A. Facilities to stop unauthorised start-upB. Emergency braking and stopping devicesC. Lighting if used at nightD. Foam fire extinguisher

How can vehicles and pedestrians be segregated?E. Barriers and designated parking placesF. Barriers and designated crossing pointsG. Barriers and designated loading spacesH. Barriers and mirrors at crossing points

Which is NOT a control measure to reduce the risk to pedestrians from vehicles on-site?I. Audible and visual warnings on all vehiclesJ. BarriersK. The provision of safety boots to all workersL. The provision of worker training on road safety

Element 5 QuestionsWhich control measure can be used to reduce the risk of transport related accidents in the workplace?A. Only white coloured vehicles allowed on siteB. Only clean vehicles allowed on siteC. Only authorised persons allowed to drive on siteD. All drivers issued with a hard hat

Which statement is INCORRECT?E. The floor of a traffic route must be drainedF. The floor of a traffic route must not be slipperyG. The floor of a traffic route must not create a risk to personsH. The floor of a traffic route must be painted to show the direction of travel

Element 6 QuestionsWhich of the following is NOT a common effect of electric shock on the body?A. Restriction of breathingB. Inability to “let go” with the handC. Loss of eyesightD. Changes to the normal heart rhythm (fibrillation)

Which of the following is a SECONDARY effect associated with the use of electricity?E. Flash burnsF. Electric shockG. Cardiac arrestH. Falling from a height

Which part of a desk lamp is a protective measure?I. SwitchJ. FuseK. CableL. Bulb

Element 6 QuestionsWhich should pre-use checks of electrical equipment identify?A. Type of equipmentB. The date of manufactureC. Damage to the cableD. The colour of the plug

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when deciding the frequency of inspection and testing of a piece of electrical equipment?E. AgeF. Working environmentG. Loose earth connectionsH. Duration of use

Which is a common cause of electric shock in the workplace?I. Wearing safety gogglesJ. Confined space workingK. Not wearing head protectionL. A non-qualified person working on an electric circuit

Element 7 QuestionsWhich combination is required to start a fire?A. Ignition source, fuel and oxygenB. Ignition source, flame and oxygenC. Ignition source, fuel and nitrogenD. Ignition source, heat and oxygen

Which is a fuel in Class A fires?E. Flammable liquids such as petrol or oilF. Gases such as methane or propaneG. Metals such as sodium or magnesiumH. Solid combustible materials such as paper or wood

Which is a control measure to minimise the risk of fire in a workplace?I. Reduce the use of flammable itemsJ. Increase the amount of workK. Reduce the number of personsL. Reduce the level of lighting

Element 7 QuestionsIssues that should be considered in a fire risk assessment include:A. The presence of sources of ignition, the groups of people at risk and the

availability of heat-resistant personal protective equipmentB. The presence of sources of ignition, the presence of combustible materials and

the availability of first-aid for burnsC. The presence of combustible materials, the presence of sources of ignition and

the groups of people at risk D. The presence of combustible materials, the groups of people at risk and the

availability of first-aid for burns.

The role of a fire marshal is to:E. Maintain fire extinguishers are working correctlyF. Carry out fire risk assessmentsG. Assist in the evacuation of the buildingH. Maintain fire detectors and alarms

Element 8 QuestionsWhich is the best method of controlling risks from manual handling?A. Eliminate the manual handling taskB. The provision of a lifting hoistC. The provision of information to workers relating to the weight of the loadD. Worker training for manual handling

What does WRULD stand for?E. Work related upper limb diseasesF. Work related upper limb disordersG. Work related upper leg diseasesH. Work related upper leg disorders

Which is NOT a factor to be considered when assessing the load during manual handling?I. SizeJ. WeightK. LightingL. Centre of gravity

Element 8 QuestionsWhich is an environmental risk factor for manual handing?A. Excessive temperatureB. The weight of the loadC. The frequency of the operationD. The age of those undertaking the manual handling

Which is a control measure that can be used to reduce the risk of injury to a worker from manual handling?E. The provision of drinking waterF. The provision of a face maskG. The provision of a hard hatH. The provision of a trolley

How should a person stand when lifting a load?I. Feet slightly apart, knees bentJ. Feet slightly apart, knees straightK. Feet together, knees bentL. Feet together, knees straight

Element 9 QuestionsWhich is the best source of information on a hazardous substance?A. LegislationB. An internet search engineC. A chemical text bookD. The manufacturer’s safety data sheet

Which is NOT a route of entry into the body of a harmful substance?E. AbsorptionF. InhalationG. InspirationH. Penetration

What form of airborne substance is produced from an open container of petrol?I. DustJ. GasK. MistL. Vapour

Element 9 QuestionsWhich is correct?A. Alerting workers to the health effects of hazardous substances will protect

themB. A local exhaust ventilation system removes contaminants and reduces

exposure to hazardous substanceC. Occupational health surveillance will protect a worker from hazardous

substancesD. Providing personal protective equipment is the most effective way of

protecting workers from the health effects of hazardous substances

Which is considered a source of information when undertaking an assessment of the health risks from a substance used at work?E. An inspection check listF. An accident report formG. A safety data sheetH. A permit to work

Element 10 QuestionsThree factors likely to increase the risk of individual stress at work are:A. Excessive work demands, lack of individual control and difficult relationships

with other colleagues.B. Excessive work demands, a high degree of individual control and difficult

relationships with other colleagues.C. Excessive work demands, a stable organisational structure and difficult

relationships with other colleagues.D. Lack of individual control, difficult relationships with other colleagues and a

supportive line manager.

Which list includes ONLY common welfare requirements?E. Drinking water, washing machines, sanitary conveniencesF. Drinking water, washing facilities, sanitary conveniencesG. Running water, washing facilities, convenience storesH. Running water, washing facilities, sanitary conveniences

Element 10 QuestionsWhich is NOT normally part of a first-aiders duty?A. Applying eyewashB. Keeping victims calmC. Giving out headache pillsD. Plastering open wounds

Which factor must an employer consider to ensure an adequate number of first aiders are provided in the workplace?E. The size of the organisationF. The number of toilets availableG. The age of the first aidersH. The housekeeping arrangements

Which preventative measure can be taken by an employer to reduce the risk of vibration at work?I. A purchasing policy for vibrating equipmentJ. Regular workplace inspectionsK. First aid trainingL. The provision of hard hats