SIA Door Health & Safety at Work 2

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'hazard' in health and safety terms?

Accepted Answer

Something with the potential to cause harm

Answer

A hazard is anything with the potential to cause harm, whereas risk is the likelihood that the hazard will actually cause harm.

Question 2

What does PPE stand for in the context of workplace health and safety?

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment

Answer

PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment — items worn to minimise exposure to hazards that can cause injury or illness, such as gloves or high-visibility vests.

Question 3

In the hierarchy of controls, when should PPE be used as a control measure?

Accepted Answer

As a last resort, after other control measures have been implemented or considered

Answer

PPE sits at the bottom of the hierarchy of controls and should only be relied upon when higher-level controls such as elimination, substitution, or engineering controls cannot adequately reduce the risk.

Question 4

Who is responsible for carrying out a workplace risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

The employer or a competent person appointed by the employer

Answer

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 place the duty to carry out risk assessments on the employer, who may appoint a competent person to assist.

Question 5

A 'near miss' is best described as:

Accepted Answer

An unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so

Answer

A near miss is an unplanned event that could have resulted in injury, illness or damage but did not — reporting near misses helps prevent future accidents.

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SIA Door Health & Safety at Work 2