SIA Door Health & Safety at Work 3

Question 1

If a door supervisor witnesses a colleague sustain an injury at work, what is the immediate priority?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the scene is safe and provide or summon appropriate first aid

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Write a full incident report before taking any other action

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Contact the venue's legal team straight away

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Review CCTV footage to establish how the accident occurred

Question 2

What is the correct technique for manually lifting a heavy item?

Accepted Answer

Keep the back straight, bend the knees, and hold the load close to the body

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Bend at the waist, keep legs straight, and twist when moving the load

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Lift quickly to reduce the duration of strain on the muscles

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Always ask a colleague to lift the item regardless of its weight

Question 3

Which of the following injuries sustained at work must be reported to the HSE under RIDDOR?

Accepted Answer

A fracture to the arm sustained while working

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A minor bruise from bumping into a door frame

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A cut requiring only a plaster from the first aid kit

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Muscle soreness following a particularly busy shift

Question 4

A door supervisor notices that a fire exit is being used for storage and is partially blocked. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Report the obstruction to management immediately as it is a serious safety hazard

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Use the exit only in a genuine emergency as some space still remains

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Move the items themselves without informing anyone to resolve it quickly

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Record the hazard on a risk assessment form and take no further immediate action

Question 5

When should an entry be made in an accident book?

Accepted Answer

Any time a work-related injury or illness occurs, however minor

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Only when the injured person formally requests it in writing

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Only for injuries requiring hospital treatment or time off work

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Only for injuries sustained by members of the public, not staff

Question 6

What colour are mandatory safety signs (such as 'Must wear PPE') under the Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996?

Accepted Answer

Blue with white symbols

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Red with white symbols

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Yellow with black symbols

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Green with white symbols

Question 7

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, an employer's duty of care extends to:

Accepted Answer

All employees, contractors, visitors and members of the public who may be affected by the work

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Only permanent, full-time employees on the premises

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Employees only — not members of the public or contractors

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Only those who have signed a health and safety acknowledgement form