HEALTH AND SAFETY - 20 questions - FLASHCARDS AND AUDIO q's.docx

1. **Why is it important to implement health and safety measures in the workplace?** 2. **What should employees be knowledgeable about regarding the use of safety equipment?** 3. **What is the significance of being familiar with exits and evacuation procedures in the workplace?** 4...

1. **Why is it important to implement health and safety measures in the workplace?** 2. **What should employees be knowledgeable about regarding the use of safety equipment?** 3. **What is the significance of being familiar with exits and evacuation procedures in the workplace?** 4. **What is the purpose of having a first aid kit readily available in the workplace?** 5. **What is the primary aim of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005?** 6. **What are the responsibilities of employers under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005?** 7. **How must employees cooperate with employers regarding health and safety measures?** 8. **What role do safety representatives play in the workplace according to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005?** 9. **How does the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) enforce the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005?** 10. **Why are safety signs important in the workplace?** 11. **What does a red safety sign typically indicate?** 12. **What does a yellow safety sign typically indicate?** 13. **What does a green safety sign typically indicate?** 14. **What does a blue safety sign typically indicate?** 15. **What does CE marking signify for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA)?** 16. **What problems can arise from improper disposal of waste in the workplace?** 17. **What does WEEE stand for, and why is it significant in terms of environmental and health risks?** 18. **What is the purpose of the Producer Recycling Fund Contribution (PRFC)?** 19. **What is the Factor of Safety (FoS) in engineering and construction?** 20. **How is the Factor of Safety calculated?**