NEBOSH Safety Quiz Questions and Answers
1. What is the primary purpose of a risk assessment?
A. To eliminate all hazards
B. To comply with fire regulations
C. To identify hazards and control risks
D. To reduce insurance premiums
✅ Answer: C. To identify hazards and control risks
📝 Explanation: Risk assessments are performed to identify potential hazards and evaluate the risks so that suitable control measures can be implemented.
2. Which of the following is NOT a component of the HSE management system model?
A. Planning
B. Implementation
C. Profitability
D. Monitoring
✅ Answer: C. Profitability
📝 Explanation: Profitability is a business objective, not a core element of an HSE management system like ISO 45001 or HSG65.
3. What does ALARP stand for?
A. All Legal Actions are Risk Prevented
B. As Low As Reasonably Practicable
C. As Legal And Responsible Practice
D. All Levels Are Risk Protected
✅ Answer: B. As Low As Reasonably Practicable
📝 Explanation: ALARP refers to minimizing risks to a level that is as low as reasonably practicable, balancing risk with cost and effort.
4. Which document outlines the duties and responsibilities of workers and management?
A. Method Statement
B. Work Permit
C. Safety Policy
D. MSDS Sheet
✅ Answer: C. Safety Policy
📝 Explanation: A health and safety policy includes the general statement, organizational responsibilities, and arrangements.
5. Which type of hazard is associated with exposure to loud noise?
A. Physical
B. Chemical
C. Ergonomic
D. Biological
✅ Answer: A. Physical
📝 Explanation: Loud noise is a physical hazard that can damage hearing and is commonly found in industrial workplaces.
6. A near miss is:
A. An incident that caused major damage
B. An accident that results in injury
C. An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so
D. A false alarm situation
✅ Answer: C. An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so
📝 Explanation: Near misses help in proactive hazard identification and prevention of future incidents.
7. What is the hierarchy of control?
A. A system to eliminate staff errors
B. A step-by-step approach to reduce risks
C. A disciplinary procedure
D. A financial control plan
✅ Answer: B. A step-by-step approach to reduce risks
📝 Explanation: The hierarchy of control ranks hazard control measures from most effective (elimination) to least effective (PPE).
8. What type of fire extinguisher is used on electrical fires?
A. Water
B. Foam
C. CO₂
D. Wet Chemical
✅ Answer: C. CO₂
📝 Explanation: CO₂ extinguishers are safe for use on electrical fires because they do not conduct electricity.
9. Who is legally responsible for health and safety in the workplace?
A. Safety Officer only
B. The Employer only
C. All employees and the employer
D. Government inspectors
✅ Answer: C. All employees and the employer
📝 Explanation: Under health and safety law, both employers and employees have duties and responsibilities.
10. What is the main purpose of an accident investigation?
A. To blame the person at fault
B. To claim insurance
C. To find facts and prevent recurrence
D. To satisfy legal requirements
✅ Answer: C. To find facts and prevent recurrence
📝 Explanation: Accident investigation aims to identify root causes and prevent future similar incidents.
11. Which of the following best describes a hazard?
A. The chance that harm will occur
B. A legal requirement
C. Something with the potential to cause harm
D. A control measure
✅ Answer: C. Something with the potential to cause harm
📝 Explanation: A hazard is any source, situation, or act that has the potential to cause injury or ill-health.
12. Which of the following is a common cause of slips, trips, and falls?
A. Loud noise
B. Inadequate lighting
C. High temperatures
D. Electrical faults
✅ Answer: B. Inadequate lighting
📝 Explanation: Poor lighting makes hazards hard to see, contributing to slips, trips, and falls.
13. Which class of fire involves flammable gases?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
✅ Answer: C. Class C
📝 Explanation: Class C fires involve flammable gases like propane, butane, and methane.
14. Which document provides information on chemical hazards?
A. Emergency Evacuation Plan
B. Permit to Work
C. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
D. Risk Register
✅ Answer: C. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
📝 Explanation: The MSDS provides detailed information on handling, storage, and hazards of chemicals.
15. What is the first step in any risk assessment process?
A. Record findings
B. Evaluate risk
C. Identify hazards
D. Review controls
✅ Answer: C. Identify hazards
📝 Explanation: The initial step in risk assessment is to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
16. Which of the following is a reactive monitoring technique?
A. Safety audit
B. Inspection checklist
C. Accident investigation
D. Job safety analysis
✅ Answer: C. Accident investigation
📝 Explanation: Reactive monitoring is done after events occur (e.g., incidents or accidents).
17. A confined space is defined as:
A. A small, tight office
B. Any area with only one entry point
C. An enclosed area not designed for continuous occupancy and with limited entry/exit
D. A locked room with fire hazards
✅ Answer: C. An enclosed area not designed for continuous occupancy and with limited entry/exit
📝 Explanation: Confined spaces pose unique hazards and require specific controls and permits.
18. What is the main role of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A. To eliminate hazards
B. To replace administrative controls
C. To serve as the last line of defense
D. To avoid worker training
✅ Answer: C. To serve as the last line of defense
📝 Explanation: PPE is used when hazards cannot be eliminated or controlled by other means.
19. What is a permit-to-work system used for?
A. General work planning
B. Routine tasks
C. High-risk or non-routine work
D. Purchasing equipment
✅ Answer: C. High-risk or non-routine work
📝 Explanation: Permit-to-work systems ensure safe execution of tasks like hot work, confined space entry, etc.
20. Why is employee training essential in safety management?
A. To avoid paying salaries
B. To reduce worker holidays
C. To ensure employees understand hazards and controls
D. To meet customer expectations
✅ Answer: C. To ensure employees understand hazards and controls
📝 Explanation: Training is critical to ensure workers are competent and understand how to work safely.
21. What is the best method of controlling a hazard in the hierarchy of control?
A. PPE
B. Elimination
C. Administrative controls
D. Substitution
✅ Answer: B. Elimination
📝 Explanation: Elimination completely removes the hazard and is considered the most effective control measure.
22. What is the purpose of an emergency evacuation plan?
A. To reduce insurance costs
B. To test the fire alarm
C. To safely evacuate persons during emergencies
D. To eliminate hazards
✅ Answer: C. To safely evacuate persons during emergencies
📝 Explanation: An emergency evacuation plan outlines procedures to ensure everyone leaves the premises safely during an emergency.
23. What does a yellow and black striped safety sign usually indicate?
A. Mandatory action
B. Prohibition
C. Warning or caution
D. Fire safety
✅ Answer: C. Warning or caution
📝 Explanation: Yellow and black striped signs are used to warn of potential hazards.
24. Why are toolbox talks important?
A. To delay work
B. To replace safety meetings
C. To reinforce daily safety awareness
D. To reduce productivity
✅ Answer: C. To reinforce daily safety awareness
📝 Explanation: Toolbox talks are short discussions that help keep safety top-of-mind and address daily risks.
25. What is the main difference between a hazard and a risk?
A. Hazards are legal, risks are illegal
B. Risk is the potential for a hazard to cause harm
C. Hazard is always visible
D. Risk is only present during emergencies
✅ Answer: B. Risk is the potential for a hazard to cause harm
📝 Explanation: Hazards are sources of harm, while risk considers the likelihood and severity of harm.
26. When should a risk assessment be reviewed?
A. Every 10 years
B. Only after an inspection
C. When there is reason to believe it is no longer valid
D. Once the supervisor changes
✅ Answer: C. When there is reason to believe it is no longer valid
📝 Explanation: Risk assessments must be reviewed when changes occur or after an incident.
27. Which of the following is an example of a manual handling hazard?
A. High voltage wire
B. Repetitive lifting of heavy boxes
C. Slippery floor
D. Loud noise
✅ Answer: B. Repetitive lifting of heavy boxes
📝 Explanation: Repetitive or heavy lifting can lead to musculoskeletal injuries — a manual handling hazard.
28. A worker reports faulty equipment, but the supervisor ignores it. What has failed?
A. Communication
B. Discipline
C. Design process
D. Emergency planning
✅ Answer: A. Communication
📝 Explanation: Effective communication is crucial in health and safety management. Ignoring reports indicates a breakdown.
29. What should you do first if you discover a fire in the workplace?
A. Call your family
B. Finish your current task
C. Raise the fire alarm
D. Use the nearest lift
✅ Answer: C. Raise the fire alarm
📝 Explanation: Raising the alarm immediately warns others and initiates evacuation and response procedures.
30. What is an example of a proactive safety measure?
A. Accident report
B. Safety audit
C. First aid treatment
D. Injury claim
✅ Answer: B. Safety audit
📝 Explanation: Proactive measures aim to identify and correct issues before accidents occur.
31. How often should fire drills be conducted in the workplace?
A. Monthly
B. Every five years
C. At least annually
D. Only during training
✅ Answer: C. At least annually
📝 Explanation: Fire drills are typically required at least once a year or as per local regulations and risk profile.
32. Which document is legally required in most workplaces with 5 or more employees?
A. Safety helmet record
B. Job description
C. Written health and safety policy
D. Profit and loss statement
✅ Answer: C. Written health and safety policy
📝 Explanation: Employers with 5+ workers must have a written policy stating arrangements and responsibilities for safety.
33. Which of the following is a chemical hazard?
A. Sharp tool
B. Diesel fumes
C. Noise
D. Heavy load
✅ Answer: B. Diesel fumes
📝 Explanation: Chemical hazards include substances like gases, fumes, dusts, and vapors that can cause harm.
34. What is meant by a ‘near miss’?
A. An accident involving multiple workers
B. A situation where equipment broke
C. A hazardous situation that almost caused an accident
D. A fire that caused damage
✅ Answer: C. A hazardous situation that almost caused an accident
📝 Explanation: Near misses are important opportunities to improve safety and prevent real incidents.
35. Which of the following best defines “reasonably practicable”?
A. Doing everything possible regardless of cost
B. Applying any control you can think of
C. Balancing the level of risk against time, cost, and effort
D. Only applying controls if required by law
✅ Answer: C. Balancing the level of risk against time, cost, and effort
📝 Explanation: The concept helps organizations implement proportionate risk controls.
36. Why is it important to investigate incidents even when no injury occurred?
A. To punish workers
B. To find faults in procedures and improve
C. To create more paperwork
D. To show inspectors the site is busy
✅ Answer: B. To find faults in procedures and improve
📝 Explanation: All incidents, including near misses, help identify weaknesses in the safety system.
37. Which of the following is a leading indicator in safety?
A. Number of injuries
B. Number of fines issued
C. Number of safety training sessions completed
D. Number of sick days
✅ Answer: C. Number of safety training sessions completed
📝 Explanation: Leading indicators are proactive and preventive measures, like training, audits, and inspections.
38. What does the term “health surveillance” refer to?
A. CCTV monitoring of employees
B. Checking food hygiene
C. Monitoring workers’ health where risks are present
D. Surveillance of public health data
✅ Answer: C. Monitoring workers’ health where risks are present
📝 Explanation: Health surveillance tracks the effects of workplace exposures (e.g., noise, chemicals) on worker health.
39. What is the most suitable control for exposure to asbestos?
A. Wear gloves
B. Use wet methods and licensed contractors
C. Work faster
D. Ignore it unless visible
✅ Answer: B. Use wet methods and licensed contractors
📝 Explanation: Asbestos must be managed by specialists using strict controls including containment and damping.
40. What is the minimum requirement of first aid in a low-risk office environment with 10 employees?
A. A full-time paramedic
B. No requirement
C. Appointed person and first aid box
D. Ambulance on standby
✅ Answer: C. Appointed person and first aid box
📝 Explanation: For low-risk small offices, an appointed person and accessible first aid supplies meet the legal requirement.
41. What is the role of a safety sign that is blue with a white symbol?
A. Prohibition
B. Mandatory instruction
C. Fire equipment
D. Warning
✅ Answer: B. Mandatory instruction
📝 Explanation: Blue circular signs indicate mandatory actions, such as “Wear safety helmet”.
42. What is the first thing you should check before using a ladder?
A. Who used it last
B. Whether it is long enough
C. That it is free from damage and stable
D. The material it is made from
✅ Answer: C. That it is free from damage and stable
📝 Explanation: A pre-use check ensures the ladder is safe to use without broken rungs, loose parts, or instability.
43. What is the best way to prevent falls from height?
A. Use signage
B. Use a harness
C. Eliminate the need to work at height
D. Conduct regular training
✅ Answer: C. Eliminate the need to work at height
📝 Explanation: According to the hierarchy of control, the most effective method is to avoid working at height entirely.
44. What is the main purpose of a permit-to-work system?
A. Record attendance
B. Control high-risk activities
C. Track employee hours
D. Approve purchasing requests
✅ Answer: B. Control high-risk activities
📝 Explanation: Permits ensure risks are assessed and controls are in place before starting hazardous non-routine work.
45. Who should be involved in a workplace risk assessment?
A. Only the safety officer
B. Only top management
C. All staff including those exposed to risk
D. Only government inspectors
✅ Answer: C. All staff including those exposed to risk
📝 Explanation: Involving workers ensures hazards are accurately identified and practical controls are implemented.
46. Which of the following is an ergonomic hazard?
A. Loud noise
B. Repetitive hand movement
C. Acid spills
D. Heat stress
✅ Answer: B. Repetitive hand movement
📝 Explanation: Ergonomic hazards relate to musculoskeletal disorders caused by repetitive motion, poor posture, or force.
47. What is the legal term for when an employer fails to do what is reasonably practicable to prevent harm?
A. Hazard
B. Risk
C. Negligence
D. Penalty
✅ Answer: C. Negligence
📝 Explanation: Negligence in health and safety law occurs when duties are breached, leading to potential or actual harm.
48. When lifting a heavy object, what is the correct technique?
A. Bend your back and keep your legs straight
B. Twist your body while lifting
C. Keep your back straight and lift with your legs
D. Pull the load toward your chest before lifting
✅ Answer: C. Keep your back straight and lift with your legs
📝 Explanation: Correct manual handling prevents back injuries by using the strength of your legs and keeping your spine aligned.
49. Which regulation focuses on control of hazardous substances?
A. PUWER
B. COSHH
C. LOLER
D. RIDDOR
✅ Answer: B. COSHH
📝 Explanation: COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) requires employers to control chemical risks.
50. Which of the following is an example of an engineering control?
A. Training workers
B. Installing machine guards
C. Posting warning signs
D. Writing a safety procedure
✅ Answer: B. Installing machine guards
📝 Explanation: Engineering controls physically separate people from hazards (e.g., guards, barriers, enclosures).
51. What is the benefit of a safety culture in an organization?
A. Reduces productivity
B. Increases paperwork
C. Enhances employee commitment to safe practices
D. Reduces training needs
✅ Answer: C. Enhances employee commitment to safe practices
📝 Explanation: A strong safety culture promotes shared values, attitudes, and behaviors that improve workplace safety.
52. What is the most important reason to investigate all accidents and incidents?
A. To assign blame
B. To meet legal requirements
C. To prevent recurrence
D. To fill out insurance forms
✅ Answer: C. To prevent recurrence
📝 Explanation: The primary goal is to learn from incidents and put measures in place to stop them happening again.
53. What does the term “isolation” mean in safety?
A. Keeping workers alone
B. Tagging out workers
C. Physically separating energy sources to prevent accidental start-up
D. Locking doors in a building
✅ Answer: C. Physically separating energy sources to prevent accidental start-up
📝 Explanation: Isolation is a safety measure to prevent machinery or systems from becoming energized unexpectedly.
54. What is the function of a fire assembly point?
A. Store firefighting equipment
B. Muster point for employees during emergencies
C. A place for smoke detectors
D. Storage area for hazardous goods
✅ Answer: B. Muster point for employees during emergencies
📝 Explanation: An assembly point is where everyone gathers after evacuation to be accounted for safely.
55. What is the safest type of ladder to use near electrical lines?
A. Metal ladder
B. Wooden ladder
C. Plastic ladder
D. Fiberglass ladder
✅ Answer: D. Fiberglass ladder
📝 Explanation: Fiberglass ladders are non-conductive and safest when working around electricity.
56. What is the key reason to maintain good housekeeping at a workplace?
A. Makes the place look neat
B. Reduces fire and trip hazards
C. Prevents theft
D. Improves lighting
✅ Answer: B. Reduces fire and trip hazards
📝 Explanation: Good housekeeping improves safety by removing obstacles and combustible materials.
57. Which type of monitoring is used to track the number of accidents?
A. Proactive monitoring
B. Predictive monitoring
C. Reactive monitoring
D. Preventive monitoring
✅ Answer: C. Reactive monitoring
📝 Explanation: Reactive monitoring uses incident data to evaluate performance and identify failures.
58. What is the color of a prohibition sign?
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Red with a white background
D. Blue
✅ Answer: C. Red with a white background
📝 Explanation: Prohibition signs (e.g., “No Smoking”) use a red circle with a diagonal line on a white background.
59. Which of the following is NOT an example of PPE?
A. Safety goggles
B. Earplugs
C. Machine guard
D. Safety gloves
✅ Answer: C. Machine guard
📝 Explanation: Machine guards are engineering controls, not personal protective equipment.
60. What is the meaning of the term “residual risk”?
A. The original risk before controls
B. The risk eliminated by control measures
C. The risk remaining after controls are applied
D. A risk that does not require assessment
✅ Answer: C. The risk remaining after controls are applied
📝 Explanation: Residual risk is what’s left after implementing risk reduction measures and must still be managed.
61. What is the primary purpose of a safety audit?
A. To blame workers for non-compliance
B. To identify hazards after incidents
C. To systematically examine health and safety performance
D. To calculate monthly profits
✅ Answer: C. To systematically examine health and safety performance
📝 Explanation: A safety audit checks compliance, identifies gaps, and helps improve overall safety systems.
62. Which of the following is a biological hazard?
A. Asbestos
B. Viruses
C. Welding fumes
D. Loud noise
✅ Answer: B. Viruses
📝 Explanation: Biological hazards include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other living organisms that can cause disease.
63. What is the purpose of a safety data sheet (SDS)?
A. To list fire escape routes
B. To provide financial details of a product
C. To give information about chemical hazards and safe handling
D. To assign work duties
✅ Answer: C. To give information about chemical hazards and safe handling
📝 Explanation: SDSs (formerly MSDSs) inform users about safe storage, handling, and emergency measures for chemicals.
64. What is the most effective way to reduce noise exposure in the workplace?
A. Give earplugs to workers
B. Install engineering controls like enclosures or silencers
C. Rotate workers every 30 minutes
D. Display “No Noise” signs
✅ Answer: B. Install engineering controls like enclosures or silencers
📝 Explanation: Engineering controls eliminate or reduce noise at the source, making them more effective than PPE.
65. In accident causation theory, what is the ‘root cause’?
A. The immediate injury
B. The surface-level cause
C. The underlying reason why the hazard existed
D. The weather on that day
✅ Answer: C. The underlying reason why the hazard existed
📝 Explanation: Root causes go beyond surface issues and point to systemic failures or management gaps.
66. How can you identify a safety hazard during a site inspection?
A. Only look at written procedures
B. Interview only senior staff
C. Observe the work area, tasks, and talk to workers
D. Check financial records
✅ Answer: C. Observe the work area, tasks, and talk to workers
📝 Explanation: Site inspections involve visual observation, worker interviews, and document checks to spot hazards.
67. What is the role of a health and safety committee?
A. Approve financial audits
B. Reduce employee salaries
C. Promote worker participation and review safety issues
D. Decide holidays
✅ Answer: C. Promote worker participation and review safety issues
📝 Explanation: Committees help ensure that workers and management cooperate in identifying and solving safety problems.
68. What is the safe practice when working with electricity?
A. Wear leather gloves
B. Use metal ladders
C. Use properly insulated tools
D. Keep water nearby
✅ Answer: C. Use properly insulated tools
📝 Explanation: Insulated tools prevent accidental electric shocks when working near or on live equipment.
69. What does a green safety sign with a white symbol indicate?
A. Fire hazard
B. Mandatory action
C. Safe condition (e.g., first aid, emergency exit)
D. Prohibition
✅ Answer: C. Safe condition (e.g., first aid, emergency exit)
📝 Explanation: Green safety signs guide workers to safety or emergency-related facilities.
70. What is the meaning of “competent person” in health and safety terms?
A. Someone with years of experience
B. Someone with legal training
C. Someone with suitable knowledge, training, and experience
D. Someone who passed a basic test
✅ Answer: C. Someone with suitable knowledge, training, and experience
📝 Explanation: A competent person is qualified to carry out specific tasks safely and effectively.
71. What does a fire triangle consist of?
A. Heat, smoke, explosion
B. Fuel, oxygen, heat
C. Fuel, carbon dioxide, steam
D. Heat, wind, fuel
✅ Answer: B. Fuel, oxygen, heat
📝 Explanation: Fire needs these three elements. Removing any one breaks the triangle and extinguishes the fire.
72. What is a typical symptom of heat stress?
A. Shivering
B. Cold skin
C. Heavy sweating and dizziness
D. Increased appetite
✅ Answer: C. Heavy sweating and dizziness
📝 Explanation: Heat stress can cause fatigue, confusion, dehydration, and collapse if not treated.
73. What type of control is a “training program”?
A. Elimination
B. Engineering
C. Administrative
D. PPE
✅ Answer: C. Administrative
📝 Explanation: Training is an administrative control used to improve behavior and awareness around risks.
74. What is an example of a leading indicator in safety performance?
A. Number of injuries last year
B. Number of incident reports
C. Number of safety audits conducted
D. Number of fatalities
✅ Answer: C. Number of safety audits conducted
📝 Explanation: Leading indicators are proactive metrics like audits, inspections, or training completed.
75. What is the first thing to do in case of electric shock?
A. Give CPR immediately
B. Touch the person to comfort them
C. Switch off the power source
D. Pour water
✅ Answer: C. Switch off the power source
📝 Explanation: Never touch a shocked person unless the power is off. Isolate electricity first to prevent further injury.
76. What is the main focus of behavioral safety programs?
A. Equipment performance
B. Worker behavior and attitudes
C. Machine guarding
D. Safety signs
✅ Answer: B. Worker behavior and attitudes
📝 Explanation: Behavioral safety addresses the human factors influencing safe and unsafe actions.
77. What should you do if you are unsure how to do a task safely?
A. Ask a colleague
B. Do it quickly to avoid being noticed
C. Inform your supervisor or manager
D. Try to figure it out on your own
✅ Answer: C. Inform your supervisor or manager
📝 Explanation: If in doubt, always seek clarification. Safety should never be compromised.
78. What does RIDDOR stand for?
A. Risk Identification and Damage Due to Occupational Risk
B. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
C. Regulation on Industrial Damage and Deaths of Occupants Rules
D. Recording Injuries and Dangerous Disease Online Register
✅ Answer: B. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
📝 Explanation: RIDDOR requires employers to report specific work-related incidents to authorities.
79. What does LOLER regulate?
A. Noise at work
B. Lifting operations and lifting equipment
C. Fire safety
D. Working hours
✅ Answer: B. Lifting operations and lifting equipment
📝 Explanation: LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) ensures that lifting gear is used safely.
80. What is the most appropriate action if a worker has signs of fatigue while working with machinery?
A. Let them rest during the next break
B. Assign them to a less important task
C. Stop them and report to the supervisor immediately
D. Ignore it if the task is almost done
✅ Answer: C. Stop them and report to the supervisor immediately
📝 Explanation: Fatigue impairs concentration and reaction time, making it unsafe to operate machinery.
81. What is the purpose of using a ‘lockout/tagout’ system?
A. Increase productivity
B. Prevent unauthorized operation of equipment during maintenance
C. Prevent theft
D. Identify defective tools
✅ Answer: B. Prevent unauthorized operation of equipment during maintenance
📝 Explanation: Lockout/tagout ensures energy sources are isolated and machines are not started during servicing.
82. Why should incidents be reported even if no injury occurs?
A. For insurance purposes only
B. To punish the person responsible
C. To identify and eliminate root causes before an accident happens
D. To maintain administrative records
✅ Answer: C. To identify and eliminate root causes before an accident happens
📝 Explanation: Near-miss reporting is crucial for proactive risk control and prevention.
83. Which of the following would be considered a physical hazard?
A. Viruses
B. Fumes
C. Radiation
D. Fatigue
✅ Answer: C. Radiation
📝 Explanation: Physical hazards include noise, vibration, temperature extremes, and radiation.
84. What is the appropriate PPE for working in a noisy environment?
A. Face shield
B. Ear protection
C. Safety gloves
D. Dust mask
✅ Answer: B. Ear protection
📝 Explanation: Hearing protection such as earplugs or earmuffs reduces exposure to noise hazards.
85. Which of the following actions is a part of proactive monitoring?
A. Incident investigation
B. First aid log review
C. Safety inspection
D. Injury rate calculation
✅ Answer: C. Safety inspection
📝 Explanation: Proactive monitoring identifies hazards before they cause harm.
86. What is the aim of a job safety analysis (JSA)?
A. Track worker time
B. Evaluate the cost of safety
C. Break down tasks to identify hazards and apply controls
D. Replace training
✅ Answer: C. Break down tasks to identify hazards and apply controls
📝 Explanation: JSA helps assess each step of a job to determine safe practices and preventive measures.
87. What is the primary hazard of using a damaged electrical cable?
A. Cuts and abrasions
B. Electric shock or fire
C. Back strain
D. Overheating of water
✅ Answer: B. Electric shock or fire
📝 Explanation: Damaged cables can expose live wires, increasing risk of electrocution or fire.
88. How should hazardous waste be disposed of?
A. With normal office trash
B. By flushing down the drain
C. According to regulatory and environmental guidelines
D. Burned on-site
✅ Answer: C. According to regulatory and environmental guidelines
📝 Explanation: Improper disposal can cause environmental damage and legal consequences.
89. What is the meaning of “reasonably foreseeable” in risk assessment?
A. Rare and unimaginable events
B. Accidents already happened
C. Hazards that can be predicted with some effort
D. Situations that have zero probability
✅ Answer: C. Hazards that can be predicted with some effort
📝 Explanation: Employers must assess risks that a reasonable person could anticipate.
90. What does PPE stand for?
A. Physical Protection Equipment
B. Personal Protective Equipment
C. Permanent Protection Enterprise
D. Preventive Physical Equipment
✅ Answer: B. Personal Protective Equipment
📝 Explanation: PPE refers to gear like gloves, helmets, and masks that protect workers from specific hazards.
91. Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a fire risk assessment?
A. Identify people at risk
B. Evaluate escape routes
C. Record financial losses
D. Remove or reduce hazards
✅ Answer: C. Record financial losses
📝 Explanation: Fire risk assessments focus on safety, not economic damage.
92. What should you do if you find a fire extinguisher with low pressure?
A. Ignore it
B. Inform the fire department
C. Report it for replacement or servicing
D. Use it before it becomes unusable
✅ Answer: C. Report it for replacement or servicing
📝 Explanation: Faulty fire equipment must be maintained and ready for use at all times.
93. What is the first step in emergency response planning?
A. Evacuation
B. Training
C. Hazard identification and risk assessment
D. Conducting a drill
✅ Answer: C. Hazard identification and risk assessment
📝 Explanation: An effective emergency plan starts with understanding the risks and potential emergencies.
94. What is a major benefit of near-miss reporting?
A. Reduces insurance premiums
B. Prevents equipment downtime
C. Helps prevent actual accidents
D. Encourages absenteeism
✅ Answer: C. Helps prevent actual accidents
📝 Explanation: Learning from near-misses allows improvement of systems before harm occurs.
95. How often should lifting equipment be inspected under LOLER?
A. Every 5 years
B. Before every use
C. At least every 6 or 12 months depending on use
D. Only after accidents
✅ Answer: C. At least every 6 or 12 months depending on use
📝 Explanation: LOLER requires thorough examination by a competent person based on the equipment and usage.
96. What is an example of a health hazard?
A. Slippery floors
B. Inhalation of toxic dust
C. Uneven surfaces
D. Sharp edges
✅ Answer: B. Inhalation of toxic dust
📝 Explanation: Health hazards cause chronic conditions like asthma, cancer, or skin diseases due to long-term exposure.
97. What is meant by ‘permit-required confined space’?
A. A space too small to enter
B. A space that is dark
C. A confined space with known hazards needing strict entry procedures
D. Any open workplace area
✅ Answer: C. A confined space with known hazards needing strict entry procedures
📝 Explanation: These spaces need permits, monitoring, and rescue procedures due to the dangers present.
98. Which of the following is an example of substitution control?
A. Replacing solvent-based paint with water-based
B. Installing exhaust fans
C. Locking doors
D. Using gloves
✅ Answer: A. Replacing solvent-based paint with water-based
📝 Explanation: Substitution replaces a hazardous material with a safer alternative.
99. When should workers receive safety training?
A. Only if requested
B. After their first accident
C. Before starting work and whenever new risks arise
D. At the end of the project
✅ Answer: C. Before starting work and whenever new risks arise
📝 Explanation: Training must be provided before exposure to hazards and during changes in job tasks.
100. Why is documentation important in health and safety management systems?
A. To create more work
B. For marketing purposes
C. To prove compliance and support improvement
D. To reduce salaries
✅ Answer: C. To prove compliance and support improvement
📝 Explanation: Documentation supports auditing, legal defense, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Daily Routine of a Safety Supervisor – A Day in the Life
