Health & Safety at Work Flashcards
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If a door supervisor witnesses a colleague sustain an injury at work, what is the immediate priority?
Answer: Ensure the scene is safe and provide or summon appropriate first aid
The immediate priority following any workplace injury is to ensure the safety of others and to provide or call for appropriate first aid for the injured person.
What is the correct technique for manually lifting a heavy item?
Answer: Keep the back straight, bend the knees, and hold the load close to the body
Safe manual handling requires a straight back, bent knees, and keeping the load close to the body to minimise strain on the spine.
Which of the following injuries sustained at work must be reported to the HSE under RIDDOR?
Answer: A fracture to the arm sustained while working
A fracture to the arm is a 'specified injury' under RIDDOR and must be reported to the HSE by the employer.
A door supervisor notices that a fire exit is being used for storage and is partially blocked. What should they do?
Answer: Report the obstruction to management immediately as it is a serious safety hazard
A blocked fire exit is a serious health and safety and fire safety hazard that must be reported to management immediately so it can be cleared without delay.
When should an entry be made in an accident book?
Answer: Any time a work-related injury or illness occurs, however minor
An accident book entry should be completed for any work-related injury or illness regardless of severity, creating a record that helps identify patterns and improve safety.
What colour are mandatory safety signs (such as 'Must wear PPE') under the Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996?
Answer: Blue with white symbols
Mandatory safety signs — those giving instructions that must be followed — are blue with white symbols or text under the Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996.
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, an employer's duty of care extends to:
Answer: All employees, contractors, visitors and members of the public who may be affected by the work
Sections 2 and 3 of the HASAWA 1974 extend the employer's duty beyond their own employees to cover contractors, visitors, and members of the public who may be affected by the undertaking.