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Take this quiz to see how much you know about health and safety in the working environment.
1. How much does sickness absence cost the UK economy each year?
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a) Approximately £100–£200 per employee
b) Approximately £200–£300 per employee
c) Approximately £300–£400 per employee
d) Approximately £400–£500 per employee
e) Approximately £500–£600 per employee
2. How many people die in accidents at work each year?
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a) Over 50
b) Over 100
c) Over 150
d) Over 200
e) Over 250
3. In what kind of workplaces do accidents happen?
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a) Factories
b) Building sites
c) Offices
d) Laboratories
e) All of the above
4. If an employee works regularly at a computer what kinds of ill health risks might they face?
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a) Eye and eyesight effects
b) Epilepsy
c) Upper limb pains and discomfort
d) Fatigue and Stress
e) All of the above
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a) Stress
b) Asthma
c) Accidents
d) Back pain
e) Illness
6. How do you report an accident at work?
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a) By e-mail
b) By telephone
c) By fax
d) By writing a letter
e) Any of the above
7. What is the average number of days taken as sick leave each year in the UK?
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a) Approximately 10 million
b) Approximately 20 million
c) Approximately 30 million
d) Approximately 40 million
8. Who out of the following are exempt from the usual health and safety regulations?
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a) Temps
b) Casual Workers
c) People covering for maternity leave
d) Charity workers
e) None of the above
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