IOSH Managing Safely Quiz

1. What is the purpose of a safety sign?

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

2. What is the purpose of a method statement?

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

3. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

4. 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

5. 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

6. Why is it important to report near misses?

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

7. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

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

Evaluate the risks Identify the hazards Record findings Review the assessment

9. Why is it important to report near misses?

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

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

Electricity Lifting technique Noise Spillages

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 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

13. 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

14. Which fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

Water extinguisher Foam extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Wet chemical extinguisher

15. Why is it important to report near misses?

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

16. What does PPE stand for?

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

17. Which fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

Water extinguisher Foam extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Wet chemical extinguisher

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

Electricity Lifting technique Noise Spillages

19. What is the purpose of a safety sign?

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

20. 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

21. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

22. What is the purpose of a method statement?

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

23. What is the purpose of a safety sign?

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

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

Electricity Lifting technique Noise Spillages

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

Evaluate the risks Identify the hazards Record findings Review the assessment

IOSH Managing Safely – 25 Random Questions

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