Risk Assessment QuizOnline version Risk Assessment Quiz by E- Learning 1 As part of managing health and safety the business must: Choose one or more answers a Control the time spent talking on the phone b Control the risks in the workplace c Control the staff 2 In order to control the risks, the business needs to: a Think about what might cause harm to people and take steps to prevent it b Close the kitchen c Stop staff doing any work which could cause harm 3 True or False, A risk assessment is something that the business is required to carry by law a True b False c It's Optional 4 True or False, If a business has less than 5 employees then they are still required to write down the risk assessment process a True b False c It's Optional 5 Which 2 of the following statements are true: Choose one or more answers a A risk assessment is a big paper document which will require a lot of paper b A risk assessment is a process to identify sensible ways to control the risks in your workplace c The business is probably already taking steps to protect employees d If no accidents have happened over the last 12 months then a risk assessment is not required 6 When completing a risk assessment, the business must: a Identify the risks that are more likely and will cause the most harm b Identify the risks that least likely and will cause the least harm c Identify any risks that will cause any harm 7 True or False, a hazard is the chance, that somebody could be harmed: a True b False 8 Which of these statements is correct? a A hazard is anything that may cause harm, such as chemicals, electricity b A hazard means you need to close the business immediately c A hazard should be reported to the health and safety executive 9 Your risk assessment can help identify: a Where you need to look at certain risks and control measures in more detail b Where you need to increase prices c Where you need to make tasks more complicated 10 Controlling risk can mean a Simplifying the task b Finding another staff member to do the task c Stop doing the task completely 11 To identify hazards: a Put up a poster on the noticeboard appealing for hazards b Walk around the workplace and think about hazards c Ask customers what they think 12 What 5 things should you do to help identify hazards: a Check manufacturer’s instructions, look at accident book, take account of non-routine occurrences, think about long term hazards to health, visit HSE website b Check the instructions, walk round the room, think about short term health problems, measure the walls, check the fire escape c Check manufactures instruction, look at fire warden’s checklist, take account of non-routine occurrences, think about long term hazards to health, visit HSE website 13 How do you assess who could be harmed? a Think about each hazard and who is involved b Think about each person on the premises and how they could be harmed c Think about each customer on the premises and how they could be harmed 14 When evaluating the risks what do you need to remember? a How likely is it that harm will occur, risk is part of everyday life b How unlikely it is that harm will occur c The likelihood of fire 15 Some practical steps include: a Trying less risky option, preventing access and reducing exposure to hazards, using PPE b Wrap everyone in cotton wool, don’t unlock the doors, close the windows c Don’t involve the staff, only look at high risk hazards, change the suppliers every 6 months
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