Health & Safety Knowledge

1. Fire Safety: The fire alarm finally stops ringing, what do you do?

Go back to work

Go home

Stay where you are until the fire marshall says otherwise

Always listen to the trained fire marshalls in the event of a fire.

Explanation

Always listen to the trained fire marshalls in the event of a fire.

2. Fire Safety: Can you tell me where your nearst Fire Assembly area is?

Yes!

No

If you don't know, you need to check!

Explanation

If you don't know, you need to check!

3. General: If you see something that might be a potential hazard, what do you do?

Report it to the relevant manager

Do nothing

Try and fix it yourself

Anything from trailing leads from computers to torn or broken floor coverings could cause an accident. Always ensure that stairs are well lit and that passageways are kept clear. Always clean up any spillages and make sure you aren't the cause of any hazards!

Explanation

Anything from trailing leads from computers to torn or broken floor coverings could cause an accident. Always ensure that stairs are well lit and that passageways are kept clear. Always clean up any spillages and make sure you aren't the cause of any hazards!

4. Fire Safety: If you hear a fire alarm going off, what do you do?

Collect personal belongings from other areas

Ignore it and stay where you are

Walk to the nearest fire assembly point

Go home

All employees need to be accounted for in case of a fire, always go to the nearest fire assembly point and listen to the fire marshalls.

Explanation

All employees need to be accounted for in case of a fire, always go to the nearest fire assembly point and listen to the fire marshalls.

5. Ergonomics: What is the correct position for sitting at your desk?

It is important to sit with the correct posture to avoid any cramps or pains.

Explanation

It is important to sit with the correct posture to avoid any cramps or pains.

6. Fire Safety: What does the fire alarm sound like?

A siren

A loud continuous electrical bell

The fire alarm will continute ringing without pause, until the fire has been put out and the area has been deemed safe again.

Explanation

The fire alarm will continute ringing without pause, until the fire has been put out and the area has been deemed safe again.

7. Ergonomics: If you are working with a computer, how often should you take a break to rest your eyes?

Every 2 hours

Every 10 minutes

Every 30 minutes

You should look away from the monitor every 30 minutes to reduce eye strain.

Explanation

You should look away from the monitor every 30 minutes to reduce eye strain.

8. Ergonomics: How often should you get up and move around from your chair?

Every half hour

Every hour

Every 2 hours

At morning break, lunch time and 5 o'clock.

It is important to change your posture frequently and to move around, to prevent any cramps or tiredness.

Explanation

It is important to change your posture frequently and to move around, to prevent any cramps or tiredness.

9. Fire Safety: Which of the following fire extinguishers cannot be used on electrical fires?

Powder

Foam

Water

Carbon Dioxide

Foam and water fire extinguishers cannot be used on electrical fires because they conduct electricity and can potentially cause electrocution. Powder and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are suitable for electrical fires as they do not conduct electricity and are effective in smothering the flames.

Explanation

Foam and water fire extinguishers cannot be used on electrical fires because they conduct electricity and can potentially cause electrocution. Powder and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are suitable for electrical fires as they do not conduct electricity and are effective in smothering the flames.

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10. General: Which number(s) should you dial incase of emergency?

911

112

999

112 is the standard emergency phone number in all EU member states. 999 is the standard emergency phone number in the UK and Ireland. Both are correct.

Explanation

112 is the standard emergency phone number in all EU member states. 999 is the standard emergency phone number in the UK and Ireland. Both are correct.

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