vrq - sample multi choice

Self Assessment Questions- Part A: Level 3

Explain the difference between hazard and risk
1 How is risk measured?

2 How is a hazard best controlled?

3 Who should assess the different risks of various hazards?

Describe how peoples' abiltiy to recognise/assess risk varies depending on their knowldedge and experience.
4 How do you assess the risk of a hazard?

5. Which is the greatest risk, in terms of likelihood of occurrence on a farm?

Explain the hierarchy of measures to control risk & how the principle of 'so far as is reasonably practicable' will affect their application.
6.Which is the last resort for controllong chemicals?

7. 'As far as is reasonably practicable' requires a computation of what?

Communicate with staff about health & safety particularly when introducing new work equipment, chemicals, working practices.
8. When there is a change in working practices employers have a duty to consult with whom?

9. With whom does an employee first raise a concern?

Explain how purchasing decisions can reduce risks to health and safety.
10. What should an employer ask for when purchasing equipment /chemicals?

Investigate accidents and incidents to establish root & underlying causes.
11. Who does an employee have to talk with after a serious accident?

12. Which accident statistics can you use to identify possible causes?

AIMS This self assessment test helps you check what you know about health and safety on farms and plots. TASK Select one of the four possible answers for each question from those available (to deselect a choice click the tick next to it). Click 'answers and score' at the bottom of the page to see how you have done. *To help you put the questions in context, the learning outcomes for this section are spelt out in bold itallics* at the beginning of each group of questions.**
*Explain the difference between hazard and risk* 1 How is risk measured? Expert v. Experience Damage / Cost Severity X Likelihood Bodies per litre	2 How is a hazard best controlled? Suppress Enclose Ventilate At source
3 Who should assess the different risks of various hazards? Government Those at risk Trade Associations Experts	*Describe how peoples' abiltiy to recognise/assess risk varies depending on their knowldedge and experience.* 4 How do you assess the risk of a hazard? Includes all of list below, or: How it may affect you How it affects colleagues How it affects neighbours
5. Which is the greatest risk, in terms of likelihood of occurrence on a farm? Muscle/bone damage Pesticide poisoning Hearing damage Asthma	Explain the hierarchy of measures to control risk & how the principle of 'so far as is reasonably practicable' will affect their application. 6.Which is the last resort for controllong chemicals? Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Substitute Enclosure Suppression
7. 'As far as is reasonably practicable' requires a computation of what? Likelihood of damage compared to severity Insurance costs compared to legal costs Possible damage compared with costs of controls Quote for cheapest practical solution	Communicate with staff about health & safety particularly when introducing new work equipment, chemicals, working practices. 8. When there is a change in working practices employers have a duty to consult with whom? Lawyers Workers representatives HSE Neighbours
9. With whom does an employee *first* raise a concern? Worker represenative Manager Responsible person HSE Inspector	Explain how purchasing decisions can reduce risks to health and safety. 10. What should an employer ask for when purchasing equipment /chemicals? Data Sheets All of these Safety Tests Product Assurance
Investigate accidents and incidents to establish root & underlying causes. 11. Who does an employee have to talk with after a serious accident? Employer HSE Inspector Relative of injured party Insurance agent	12. Which accident statistics can you use to identify possible causes? Time of day Cost of insurance All these factors listed Place of accident
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