IOSH Managing Safely Quiz

1. 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

2. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

3. What does PPE stand for?

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

4. 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

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

Electricity Lifting technique Noise Spillages

6. What is the purpose of a method statement?

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

7. Which fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

Water extinguisher Foam extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Wet chemical extinguisher

8. What is the purpose of a method statement?

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

9. 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

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

Electricity Lifting technique Noise Spillages

11. What is the purpose of a safety sign?

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

12. Why is it important to report near misses?

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

13. What does PPE stand for?

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

14. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

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

Electricity Lifting technique Noise Spillages

16. Why is it important to report near misses?

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

17. 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

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

Electricity Lifting technique Noise Spillages

19. What does PPE stand for?

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

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

Evaluate the risks Identify the hazards Record findings Review the assessment

21. What does PPE stand for?

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

22. 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

23. 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

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

Evaluate the risks Identify the hazards Record findings Review the assessment

25. What does PPE stand for?

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

IOSH Managing Safely – 25 Random Questions

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