8.1 Health, welfare and work environment

Written by Imran Qureshi (NEBOSH)

NEBOSH IGC · Workplace hazards · 15 questions

Name: ____________________ Date: ____________

Welfare provision includes:
- A Fire extinguishers only
- B Drinking water and washing facilities
- C Security guards
- D Parking
A health risk of working in heat is:
- A Frostbite
- B Asbestosis
- C Heat stroke
- D Hearing loss
Controls for working in a hot environment include:
- A Drinking water and rest breaks
- B Heavier clothing
- C Longer work periods
- D Removing shade
Which of these is a basic welfare facility?
- A A swimming pool
- B Washing facilities
- C A company car
- D A cinema
Heat stroke is:
- A A cold-related injury
- B A serious condition caused by overheating
- C A skin infection
- D A hearing problem
A health effect of working in cold conditions is:
- A Hypothermia
- B Heat exhaustion
- C Heat stroke
- D Heat cramps
Acclimatisation means that:
- A Workers stay in the cold
- B Workers avoid water
- C Workers wear thicker clothing in the heat
- D Workers gradually get used to working in the heat
Rotating workers through a hot task:
- A Removes the need for water
- B Reduces each worker's exposure to heat
- C Raises the temperature
- D Replaces breaks
Which control suits a cold store?
- A A hot water drink only
- B No breaks
- C Light summer clothing only
- D Suitable clothing and breaks in warm rest areas
Ventilation, heating and lighting at work should be:
- A Absent
- B Chosen by visitors
- C As low as possible
- D Suitable for the work
Welfare provision has what effect beyond legal compliance?
- A It has no effect
- B It affects morale
- C It raises noise
- D It lowers production always
Drinking water should be provided so that workers can:
- A Avoid dehydration
- B Reduce shift length
- C Cool machines
- D Avoid breaks
Heat exhaustion is likely to be reduced by:
- A More physical effort
- B Heavy clothing
- C No breaks
- D Shade, breaks and drinking water
Accommodation for clothing is needed so that:
- A Workers can sleep
- B Visitors can use it
- C Workers can store clothing and dry it if needed
- D Managers can inspect it
Seating should be provided:
- A Never
- B For managers only
- C Only for visitors
- D Where work can be done sitting

Answer key

1. B, 2. C, 3. A, 4. B, 5. B, 6. A, 7. D, 8. B, 9. D, 10. D, 11. B, 12. A, 13. D, 14. C, 15. D

Basic welfare covers water, washing and toilets.
Heat can cause heat stroke.
Water and breaks reduce heat stress.
Drinking water, washing, sanitary conveniences, rest and eating facilities and seating are listed.
It can be fatal.
Cold can cause hypothermia and frostbite.
It is part of heat controls.
It limits time in the heat.
Control of temperature and clothing helps.
They are part of the work environment.
Welfare is a legal and practical minimum.
It is basic welfare.
Provide shade and cool drinks.
It is in the basic welfare list.
Seating is a welfare provision.