Basic HSE at Work Place Qustions & Answers.pdf

1) What is the most important reason why all accidents should be investigated and recorded? A. Comply with health and safety law B. Satisfy the enforcement officer C. Something to read on the loo D. Prevent similar accidents in the future Answer: D 2) Under the Health...

1) What is the most important reason why all accidents should be investigated and recorded? A. Comply with health and safety law B. Satisfy the enforcement officer C. Something to read on the loo D. Prevent similar accidents in the future Answer: D 2) Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, an employer must: A. Provide a bright, cheerful place to work B. Safeguard the safety and health of all employees C. Give everyone their very own copy of company safety policy D. Provide personalized hard hats in a variety of color Answer: B 3) What is the recommended minimum temperature for office work and similar non-physical activities? A. 20 degrees centigrade B. 16 degrees centigrade C. 13 degrees centigrade D. 100 degrees centigrade Answer: B 4) Who has responsibility for health and safety at your workplace? A. The client and main contractor only B. Self-employed contractors only and employees C. Employers, employees and sub-contractors D. Everyone at your place of work no matter who employs them Answer: D 5) What is a hazard? A. Anything with the potential to cause harm B. Where an accident is likely to cause harm C. The likelihood of something going wrong D. An accident waiting to happen Answer: A 6) How many main types of fire extinguisher are there? A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 Answer: B 7) What will blue, circular signs with white pictograms typically indicate? A. That a certain action in the area is prohibited B. That wearing a certain type of PPE in the area is mandatory C. That certain types of machinery are subject to faults D. That you should be aware of nearby hazards Answer: B 8) What will triangular, yellow signs with black pictograms typically indicate? A. That there is a hazard nearby and caution should be taken/you should not proceed B. That the use of PPE in the area is prohibited C. That certain types of machinery are subject to faults D. That you should only enter with a companion  Answer: A 9) What will square or rectangular, green signs with white pictograms typically indicate? A. That you are in a hazard-free environment and should not wear PPE B. That you should proceed with caution C. They will inform you that it is safe to use any machinery in the D. They will indicate what emergency procedures are or an emergency location Answer: D 10) Before choosing to fight a fire, which of the following questions should you ask? A. Am I safe from toxic smoke and gases? B. Do I have an escape route? C. Do I have the right extinguisher? D. All of the above Answer: D 1. I have a right to know about chemicals I work with or around? A. True B. False Answer: A 2. I can learn about the hazards of specific chemicals by A. Asking a co-worker B. Reading the Material Safety Data Sheet C. Reading science magazines D. Talking to friends about it Answer: B 3. Labels on chemical containers A. Tell me basic safety and use information B. Are not required C. Provide all the information I need D. Come in many colors Answer: A 4. If I use chemicals at work I must A. Be very careful B. Never work alone C. Wear a respirator D. Be specifically trained and authorized Answer: D 5. Material Safety Data Sheets provide information about A. Hazards about a specific chemical B. Emergency information C. Information on chemical reactions D. All of the above Answer: D 6. The correct Personal Protective Equipment can A. Be used when I want to  B. Protect me from Chemical hazards C. Cause skin irritation D. Make me work slower Answer: B 7. On the multi-colored chemical label, Blue represents A. Fire Hazard B. Health Hazard C. Reactivity Hazard D. Personal Protective Equipment Answer: B 8. On the multi-colored chemical label, Red represents A. Fire Hazard B. Health Hazard C. Reactivity Hazard D. Personal Protective Equipment Answer: A 9. On the multi-colored chemical label, White represents A. Fire Hazard B. Health Hazard C. Reactivity Hazard D. Special Hazards Answer: D 10. On the multi-colored chemical label, Yellow represents A. Fire Hazard B. Health Hazard C. Reactivity Hazard D. Personal Protective Equipment Answer: C 11. Flammable chemicals are stored A. Where ever it is easy to get to B. In special flammable storage lockers C. Near water sources D. In glass containers Answer: B 12. Spills of Chemicals should be A. Cleaned up by trained employees B. Reported immediately C. Prevented by using seal containers D. All of the above Answer: D