IOSH Common Hazards in the Workplace 2

Question 1

What are the main hazards associated with electricity?

Accepted Answer

Electric shock, burns, fire, arcing, and explosion in certain atmospheres

Answer

Only electric shocks

Answer

Only damage to equipment

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Only static electricity

Question 2

What is the 'fire triangle'?

Accepted Answer

The three elements needed for fire: fuel, oxygen (air) and a source of ignition — remove any one and fire cannot start or continue

Answer

A triangular fire escape route

Answer

A type of fire extinguisher shape

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The three stages of a fire evacuation

Question 3

What are the main duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?

Accepted Answer

The responsible person must carry out a fire risk assessment, implement fire safety measures, provide fire safety information, and maintain fire precautions

Answer

Only to install fire alarms

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Only to conduct fire drills annually

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Only to provide fire extinguishers

Question 4

What are the main hazards of working at height?

Accepted Answer

Falls from height (the leading cause of workplace death), falling objects, structural collapse, and overreaching or overloading

Answer

Only falling from scaffolding

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Only relevant to the construction industry

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Only a hazard above 3 metres

Question 5

What does the Work at Height Regulations 2005 require?

Accepted Answer

That work at height is avoided where possible, properly planned when necessary, and appropriate equipment is selected and used

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That all work above 5 metres requires a permit

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That only qualified climbers can work at height

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That safety nets are always used

Question 6

What are the main hazards of workplace transport?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians being struck by vehicles, reversing accidents, loading/unloading injuries, overturning vehicles, and falls from vehicles

Answer

Only the risk of vehicles running out of fuel

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Only relevant to haulage companies

Answer

Only the risk of road traffic accidents