Safety and Security: 5 practice questions

Applying safety rules at all times means:

1. following them consistently, not only when convenient
2. following them only when told to
3. ignoring rules that seem unimportant
4. breaking rules when no one is watching

Which of these is appropriate protective equipment when working with tools?

1. A football
2. Gloves and goggles
3. A schoolbag
4. A drum

Security equipment such as a fire extinguisher should be used:

1. to decorate a room
2. to water plants
3. to put out fires safely and quickly
4. to clean floors

Why is it important to use appropriate protective equipment at all times?

1. It has no real benefit
2. It is only for decoration
3. It slows down every task for no reason
4. It reduces the risk of injury during work or play

Which of these shows good safety practice around machinery?

1. Keeping a safe distance and following instructions
2. Standing very close without care
3. Ignoring warning signs and alarms
4. Playing near moving machine parts