IOSH Managing Safely Quiz

1. Why is it important to report near misses?

To avoid legal consequences To improve safety To reduce paperwork To train new staff

2. Which regulation requires employers to assess risks to health and safety?

Health and Safety at Work Act Fire Safety Order COSHH Regulations Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

3. Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard?

Electricity Lifting technique Noise Spillages

4. Which of the following is an example of a physical hazard?

Electricity Lifting technique Noise Spillages

5. What is the first step in the risk assessment process?

Evaluate the risks Identify the hazards Record findings Review the assessment

6. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

7. Which fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

Water extinguisher Foam extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Wet chemical extinguisher

8. What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment Professional Protection Engineering Personal Process Evaluation Public Protection Essentials

9. What is the purpose of a method statement?

To list hazards To describe safe working methods To identify PPE To train staff

10. What is the purpose of a method statement?

To list hazards To describe safe working methods To identify PPE To train staff

11. Why is it important to report near misses?

To avoid legal consequences To improve safety To reduce paperwork To train new staff

12. Which fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

Water extinguisher Foam extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Wet chemical extinguisher

13. What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment Professional Protection Engineering Personal Process Evaluation Public Protection Essentials

14. Which fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

Water extinguisher Foam extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Wet chemical extinguisher

15. What is the first step in the risk assessment process?

Evaluate the risks Identify the hazards Record findings Review the assessment

16. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

17. Which regulation requires employers to assess risks to health and safety?

Health and Safety at Work Act Fire Safety Order COSHH Regulations Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

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

To eliminate all risks To identify hazards To reduce insurance costs To comply with the law

19. Question

Option A Option B Option C Option D

20. What is the first step in the risk assessment process?

Evaluate the risks Identify the hazards Record findings Review the assessment

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

To eliminate all risks To identify hazards To reduce insurance costs To comply with the law

22. Which fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

Water extinguisher Foam extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Wet chemical extinguisher

23. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

24. Why is it important to report near misses?

To avoid legal consequences To improve safety To reduce paperwork To train new staff

25. What is the purpose of a safety sign?

To provide information To decorate the workplace To improve morale To meet legal obligations only

IOSH Managing Safely – 25 Random Questions

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