Workplace Hazards Quiz
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Which type of hazard is associated with exposure to dangerous substances and diseases?

  • Physical hazard
  • Ergonomic hazard
  • Biological hazard (correct)
  • Chemical hazard
  • What can safety hazards in the workplace result from?

  • Excessive workload
  • Biological materials
  • Unsafe working practices (correct)
  • Comfortable working environment
  • Which sector of workers is more likely to be at risk of safety hazards?

  • Charity workers
  • Local authorities employees
  • Housing sector employees
  • Utility sector workers (correct)
  • What did the HSE report regarding fatalities from safety hazards in the UK between 2018 and 2019?

    <p>40 people were killed after falling from height at work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do lone workers often face increased risk from hazards?

    <p>They are less likely to have immediate support from colleagues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hazard can affect any employee but is more likely to affect those working with machinery or on a construction site?

    <p>Safety hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hazard affects individuals working in extreme weather conditions or harmful environments?

    <p>Physical hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused 2,523 mesothelioma deaths due to past exposures in 2017?

    <p>Biological hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hazard is most likely to affect individuals working with dangerous liquids or flammable gases?

    <p>Chemical hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to statistics, how many incidents of carbon monoxide poisoning were reported between 2017 and 2018 in Great Britain?

    <p>100 incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of non-fatal injuries in 2017/18 were due to handling, lifting, or carrying heavy objects?

    <p>21%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hazard includes issues like workload, violence, or aggression causing stress or strain?

    <p>Workload hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

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