July 22, 2020 In Health and Safety Assessment – Lancaster Campus This is the assessment for the Campus&Co Health & Safety Course Once you have read through the content for the Health and Safety Assessment - Lancaster Campus and are confident you understand it, take this assessment without looking back at the content. Once completed please click the submit button and your results will be displayed. Upon successful completion you will receive a certificate via email. Your Name Your Locality Your email address 1. A common cause of injury whilst working at height is over-reaching. True False 2. To position the equipment safely, always ensure: The ground is clean and free from debris or slippery substances All four feet (or the base on the hop-up) are firmly on the ground The lock mechanism is firmly in place All of the above 3. It is not necessary to check the equipment is safe to use because regular checks are done anyway. True False 4. Accidents can happen when: Stepping on or off a ladder Moving (because it’s on an unstable surface or not safe to use) Positioned at the wrong angle (causing it to topple) All of the above 5. I don’t need to check the locking mechanism is in place. True False 6. By acting irresponsibly while working at height, I am endangering: Myself Those working around me My Trading Company All of the above 7. Wearing footwear with good grip is essential when working at height. True False 8. Is it better to pull or push a load? Pull Push 9. Before lifting a box, always check the weight by: Rocking it backwards and forwards to gauge the weight Seeing if there are any weight indications on the box Neither of the above Both of the above 10. When carrying a load, it is not necessary to check your walking route as there shouldn’t be any obstructions because my shop is always tidy. True False 11. Always try and lift a box by yourself irrespective of the weight. True False 12. Which of these is true? To correctly lift an object you must: Crouch down by bending your knees, don’t bend over If possible, place your one foot in front of the other Ensure you have a good grip Hold the load as close as possible to your body All of the above 13. If you need to gain height to unload a box, ensure the ladder or hop-up is in place before attempting to climb up with the load. True False 14. Always turn by moving your feet - don’t twist. True False 15. Hazardous substances come in various forms. Which of these lists are all correct? Chemical, Fumes, Dust Lead, Asbestos, Gas Vapour, Gas, Asbestos All of the above 16. Hazardous substances can enter the body by: Inhalation or ingestion Injection or absorption Both of the above Point 2 only 17. After handling hazardous products it is best practice to wash your hands. True False 18. Being careless with hazardous substances can cause cancer, lung disease and other life-affecting health issues. True False 19. There should be a label on each hazardous product which will have a pictogram in the following colours: Red, yellow, black Blue, Red, White Red, Black, White Any of the above 20. A precautionary statement describing the precautions that could be put in place to minimise or prevent the effects of the exposure will be on every hazardous product e.g. wear eye protection or gloves. Is this necessary? Yes No 21. A hazardous product label will have a Hazard Statement. This is: To fill up the label to make it look attractive A phrase describing the nature of the hazard e.g. toxic if swallowed Neither of the above Both of the above 22. When you get to your superstore, you should always report to the supervisor, so they know you are present. No, this is not necessary I am responsible enough to look after myself Yes, this is essential and is for my own safety 23. Your responsibilities as a volunteer or employee are: Don’t take unnecessary risks Inform your supervisor of any medical conditions you may have, e.g. epilepsy Comply with your Trading Company rules and regulations None of the above All of the above 24. It is essential to know how to get in and out of the shop for day-to-day activities or in an emergency. True False 25. Working alone doesn’t necessarily mean being the only one on site. It can also mean just working by myself in a separate location True False 26. If I work by myself, is it necessary to notify anyone before commencing? Yes No 27. Which of these is true? To stay safe, I should: Only do activities I am authorised to do Only visit locations I am authorised to Only use equipment I am authorised to use All of the above 28. If I am confronted with an aggressor, I should: Stay calm Attract attention as soon as it’s safe to do so Preferably have something in between you, like a table All of the above 29. Which of these is needed to cause a fire? Oxygen Fuel Heat All of the above Oxygen and fuel only 30. If there is a fire, I should tackle it at all costs because the superstore will be expensive to replace. True False 31. The word PASS helps me remember how to use a fire extinguisher. It means: Push Aim Squeeze Sweep Pull And Squeeze Sweep Pull Aim Squeal Sweep Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep 32. It is not safe to move a frying pan which is on fire. True False 33. Fire blankets are designed for smaller fires - e.g. in bins, pans, or on clothes. True False 34. If someone’s clothes are on fire I should: Tell them to stop running and lie down Wrap them in a fire blanket Tell them to roll with the fire blanket on All of the above Answer Point 1 & 2 only 35. By keeping the shop or work area clear of cardboard or other rubbish, it reduces the chance of a fire. True False Time's up
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