Search Header Logo
Health & Safety and Welfare in Construction Presentation 1

Health & Safety and Welfare in Construction Presentation 1

Assessment

Presentation

•

Construction

•

Vocational training

•

Practice Problem

•

Easy

Created by

Tony Boswell

Used 3+ times

FREE Resource

18 Slides • 20 Questions

1

media

2

media

3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason for conducting risk assessments and method statements on a construction site?

1

To ensure good housekeeping and prevent accidents

2

To increase paperwork for workers

3

To delay project completion

4

To reduce the number of workers needed

4

Open Ended

Why is it important to have legislation for health and safety in the construction industry?

5

media

6

media

7

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a regulation and legislation in the context of health, safety, and welfare in construction?

1

A regulation is a rule made by a local authority, while legislation refers to laws collectively.

2

A regulation is a type of law passed by parliament, while legislation is only guidelines.

3

Legislation is made by local authorities, while regulations are made by parliament.

4

Regulation and legislation mean the same thing.

8

media

9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are covered under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 umbrella?

1

R.I.D.D.O.R, C.O.S.H.H., P.U.W.E.R, M.H.O.R

2

Noise Control, Control of Vibration, Electricity at Work, L.O.L.E.R

3

P.P.E., W.A.H.R, C.D.M., L.O.L.E.R

4

All of the above

10

media

11

media

12

Open Ended

Why is it important for employees to attend training courses related to health and safety at work?

13

Fill in the Blanks

Employers must provide protective

Type answer...

and equipment to ensure workplace safety.

14

Open Ended

List two responsibilities of employers and two responsibilities of employees under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

15

media

16

Open Ended

What are the key components of accidents and emergency reporting procedures in the workplace?

17

media

18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct full form of R.I.D.D.O.R as mentioned in the context of workplace safety?

1

Reporting Injuries and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

2

Reporting Incidents and Dangerous Operations Regulations

3

Recording Injuries and Dangerous Occurrences Rules

4

Reporting Incidents and Disease Occurrence Regulations

19

media

20

Open Ended

Explain why it is important for both employers and employees to report all accidents and near misses in the workplace.

21

media

22

Multiple Choice

According to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995, what types of accidents must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?

1

Any accident, regardless of severity

2

Accidents causing death, major injury, or absence from work for more than 5 days

3

Only accidents involving hazardous chemicals

4

Only accidents that occur outside working hours

23

media

24

Fill in the Blanks

The Accident Book must record the

Type answer...

of the injured person.

25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following facts must be recorded in the employer’s Accident Book?

1

Name of the injured person

2

Signature of the person making the entry

3

When and where the accident happened

4

All of the above

26

media

27

Multiple Select

Select all relevant authorised persons who play a role in reporting accidents on a construction site.

1

Safety officer

2

Site supervisor

3

First aider

4

Accountant

28

media

29

media

30

media

31

Open Ended

Explain the difference between injury rates in the construction sector and other industries in the UK, as shown in the chart.

32

Multiple Choice

What does the chart show about accident rates in the construction sector compared to the overall rate in Great Britain from 2000/01 to 2021/22?

1

Accident rates in construction have always been lower than the overall rate in Great Britain.

2

Accident rates in construction have generally been higher than the overall rate in Great Britain, but both have decreased over time.

3

Accident rates in construction have remained constant while the overall rate in Great Britain has decreased.

4

Accident rates in construction have increased while the overall rate in Great Britain has decreased.

33

media

34

media

35

Fill in the Blanks

Slips, Trips and

cause the most accidents in Construction.

36

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common causes of accidents in the construction sector?

1

Slips, trips, and falls

2

Electrical hazards

3

Vehicle collisions

4

Chemical exposure

37

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's session, which topic do you feel you need more information or clarification about regarding health, safety, and welfare in construction?

38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the 'Health Safety and Welfare in Construction' session?

1

State legislation used for reporting accidents

2

Identify reportable injuries and diseases as per RIDDOR

3

Learn how to operate heavy machinery

4

Identify different signs and safety notices used on site

pattern-tertiary
media

Show answer

Auto Play

Slide 1 / 38

SLIDE