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?

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

Why do lone workers often face increased risk from hazards?

They are less likely to have immediate support from colleagues 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?

Safety hazard Signup and view all the answers

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

Physical hazards Signup and view all the answers

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

Biological hazards Signup and view all the answers

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

Chemical hazards 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?

100 incidents Signup and view all the answers

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

21% Signup and view all the answers

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

Workload hazards Signup and view all the answers

Workplace Hazards Quiz

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

What can safety hazards in the workplace result from?

Which sector of workers is more likely to be at risk of safety hazards?

What did the HSE report regarding fatalities from safety hazards in the UK between 2018 and 2019?

Why do lone workers often face increased risk from hazards?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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