JIB ECS Health, Safety & Environmental Assessment

Which piece of UK legislation places a general duty on both employers and employees to ensure health and safety at work?

• AThe Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• BThe Factories Act 1961
• CThe Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• DThe Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, what must an employer carry out before work begins to identify hazards?

• AA method statement only
• BA suitable and sufficient risk assessment
• CA toolbox talk
• DAn insurance review

What is the correct definition of a 'hazard' in health and safety terms?

• AThe likelihood that harm will occur
• BAnything with the potential to cause harm
• CThe number of people who could be injured
• DA documented accident

Which document tells operatives the safe, step-by-step way to carry out a specific high-risk task?

• AA risk assessment
• BA method statement
• CA permit to load
• DA delivery note

On a construction site, who has overall legal responsibility for ensuring a safe place of work is provided for employees?

• AThe employee
• BThe employer
• CThe HSE inspector
• DThe client's insurer

What does the abbreviation 'HSE' stand for in the UK?

• AHealth and Safety Enforcement
• BHealth, Safety and Environment
• CHealth and Safety Executive
• DHazard and Safety Evaluation

An HSE inspector serves a notice that requires dangerous work to stop immediately. What type of notice is this?

• AAn improvement notice
• BA prohibition notice
• CA prosecution notice
• DA method notice

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what must employees do regarding safety equipment provided by their employer?

• AUse it only when an inspector is present
• BUse it correctly and not interfere with or misuse it
• CStore it at home for safe keeping
• DReplace it with their own preferred equipment

What does the phrase 'so far as is reasonably practicable' mean when applied to a safety duty?

• AThe cost and effort can be balanced against the level of risk
• BAll risk must be removed regardless of cost
• CSafety only applies if it is cheap
• DThe duty can be ignored if it is inconvenient

Which of the following is the correct order of the 'hierarchy of control' when reducing risk?

• APPE, then engineering controls, then elimination
• BElimination, then reduction/substitution, then engineering controls, then administrative…
• CAdministrative controls first, then elimination
• DPPE first because it protects the individual

A site induction is best described as which of the following?

• AInformation given to a worker before they start work on a particular site
• BA medical examination
• CA test of electrical competence
• DA check of a worker's bank details

If you identify a serious safety hazard on site that is not your responsibility to fix, what should you do first?

• AIgnore it as it is not your job
• BMake the area safe if you can and report it to your supervisor immediately
• CWait until the end of the shift to mention it
• DTake a photograph and post it online

Which regulations specifically cover the manual handling of loads in the UK?

• AThe Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
• BThe Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
• CThe Work at Height Regulations 2005
• DThe Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, what is the FIRST thing an employer should try to do about a hazardous manual handling task?

• AProvide a back brace
• BAvoid the hazardous manual handling so far as is reasonably practicable
• CGive the worker a pay rise for heavy lifting
• DSpeed the task up to reduce exposure time

When assessing a manual handling task, the HSE recommends considering the 'TILE' factors. What does TILE stand for?

• ATime, Injury, Load, Effort
• BTask, Individual, Load, Environment
• CTools, Inspection, Lifting, Equipment
• DTraining, Instruction, Lifting, Ergonomics

What is the correct technique for lifting a load from the floor using good manual handling practice?

• ABend the back, keep legs straight and lift quickly
• BKeep the back's natural curve, bend the knees, keep the load close to the body and lift s…
• CTwist while lifting to save time
• DHold the load at arm's length to keep it away from clothing

A load is too heavy for one person to lift safely. What is the best first option?

• ALift it alone but move slowly
• BUse a mechanical aid such as a trolley or hoist
• CGet someone to watch in case you drop it
• DSplit the load by removing the packaging

Which of the following injuries is most commonly associated with poor manual handling?

• AHearing loss
• BMusculoskeletal disorders such as back injuries
• CDermatitis
• DVibration white finger

Why should you avoid twisting your body while carrying a load?

• AIt makes the load heavier
• BTwisting under load greatly increases the strain on the spine and risk of injury
• CIt is against company dress code
• DIt uses more energy and tires you out faster

Before lifting a load manually, what should you always do first?

• AAssess the load and plan the lift, checking weight, route and grip
• BLift immediately to get it over with
• CRemove your gloves
• DHold your breath for the duration of the lift

What does RIDDOR stand for?

• AReporting of Incidents, Damage and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
• BReporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
• CRecords of Injuries, Disease and Death Occurrence Register
• DRegulation of Industrial Disease and Disaster Reporting

Under RIDDOR, an 'over-seven-day' injury to a worker must be reported to the HSE within what time limit?

• AWithin 24 hours
• BWithin 10 days of the accident
• CWithin 15 days of the accident
• DWithin 30 days of the accident

Which of the following is a 'specified injury' that must be reported under RIDDOR without delay?

• AA small bruise to the arm
• BA fracture of any bone other than to fingers, thumbs or toes
• CA minor cut requiring a plaster
• DFeeling tired after a long shift

What is the main legal purpose of keeping an accident book on site?

• ATo record minor and major injuries so they can be investigated and, where required, repor…
• BTo list staff birthdays
• CTo track holiday entitlement
• DTo order new tools

Who is normally the 'responsible person' with the legal duty to report a reportable incident under RIDDOR?

• AThe injured worker
• BThe employer or person in control of the work premises
• CAny member of the public who saw it
• DThe first aider

Which of the following is an example of a 'dangerous occurrence' reportable under RIDDOR even if no one is injured?

• AA minor spill of clean water
• BThe collapse or overturning of a crane or a piece of lifting equipment
• CA worker arriving late
• DA blown lightbulb in an office

Under the hierarchy of control, where does personal protective equipment (PPE) sit?

• AIt is the first and best control to use
• BIt is the last resort, used after other controls have been applied
• CIt replaces the need for a risk assessment
• DIt is only for visitors, not workers

Who is legally responsible for providing suitable PPE to employees free of charge?

• AThe employee
• BThe employer
• CThe supplier
• DThe HSE

What does the CE or UKCA marking on an item of PPE indicate?

• AThe PPE is the cheapest available
• BThe PPE meets the relevant safety standards and conformity requirements
• CThe PPE has been used before
• DThe PPE is for export only

Which item of PPE would best protect an electrician's eyes when drilling or cutting overhead?

• AA bump cap
• BSafety glasses or goggles to the relevant standard
• CEar defenders
• DA dust mask

Before using a hard hat, what should you check?

• AThat it is brightly coloured
• BThat it is undamaged, in date and adjusted to fit correctly
• CThat it is the most expensive model
• DThat it has a company logo

An electrician needs respiratory protection when working near a dusty task. What is essential for a tight-fitting mask to work effectively?

• AIt must be a bright colour
• BIt must be face-fit tested and worn without a beard breaking the seal
• CIt must be shared between workers
• DIt must be loosened for comfort

What is a key limitation of PPE compared with other control measures?

• AIt removes the hazard at source
• BIt only protects the individual wearing it and relies on correct, continuous use
• CIt never needs replacing
• DIt works even when worn incorrectly

Which type of gloves should be selected when handling sharp metal cable trays and edges?

• AThin disposable nitrile gloves
• BCut-resistant gloves rated for the task
• CWoollen gloves
• DNo gloves, to improve grip

Which UK regulations require employers to control exposure to hazardous substances such as solvents, dusts and fumes?

• ACOSHH 2002 (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations)
• BRIDDOR 2013
• CPUWER 1998
• DThe Work at Height Regulations 2005

What does a safety data sheet (SDS) provide for a hazardous product?

• AThe retail price of the product
• BInformation on hazards, safe handling, storage, first aid and disposal
• CThe delivery schedule
• DThe manufacturer's marketing slogan