IOSH Managing Safely Quiz

1. Which fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

Water extinguisher Foam extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Wet chemical extinguisher

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

Evaluate the risks Identify the hazards Record findings Review the assessment

4. What is the purpose of a method statement?

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

5. Which fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

Water extinguisher Foam extinguisher CO2 extinguisher Wet chemical extinguisher

6. What is the purpose of a safety sign?

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

7. Why is it important to report near misses?

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

8. What is the purpose of a safety sign?

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

9. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

10. 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

11. Why is it important to report near misses?

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

12. What is the purpose of a safety sign?

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

13. What is the purpose of a method statement?

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

14. 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

15. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

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

Evaluate the risks Identify the hazards Record findings Review the assessment

17. What is the purpose of a method statement?

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

18. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

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. Who is responsible for safety in the workplace?

The employer only The safety officer only Everyone The government

21. What is the purpose of a method statement?

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

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

Electricity Lifting technique Noise Spillages

23. What does PPE stand for?

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

24. What is the purpose of a method statement?

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

25. What does PPE stand for?

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

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