VCA Course

Question 1 of 10

Why is occupational safety important?

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Question 2 of 10

Complete the sentence about the purpose of VCA.

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Question 3 of 10

When should work be stopped?

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Question 4 of 10

What role does the client (opdrachtgever) have in preparing work to be carried out safely?

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Question 5 of 10

Which statement best summarizes responsible work according to VCA principles?

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Question 6 of 10

What is risk?

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Question 7 of 10

Why is reporting hazards important?

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Question 8 of 10

What is the main purpose of VCA?

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Question 9 of 10

What should an employee do when they notice an unsafe situation?

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Question 10 of 10

Which behaviour is an example of safe working?

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Question 1 of 10

During a toolbox meeting, a new working method is discussed. You do not understand one of the safety requirements. What should you do before starting work?

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Question 2 of 10

Complete the sentence about the employee's responsibilities.

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Question 3 of 10

For which types of work is a work permit often required?

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Question 4 of 10

What should be checked before welding starts as hot work?

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Question 5 of 10

After a work permit has been issued, the conditions change: other work starts nearby and creates a new hazard. What should the employee do?

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Question 6 of 10

When may a hot-work permit be required before welding?

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Question 7 of 10

What is an LMRA?

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Question 8 of 10

Which behaviour is unsafe?

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Question 9 of 10

What should you do if a work instruction is unclear?

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Question 10 of 10

During a workplace inspection, you notice a damaged machine guard at a workstation where work is about to start. What should you do?

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Question 1 of 10

Assess which statements about risk assessment are correct.

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Question 2 of 10

Scenario

What should you do after noticing the new hazard?

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Question 3 of 10

What should an employee check before starting a task?

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Question 4 of 10

Assign the items to the groups related to hazards and controls.

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Question 5 of 10

Put the actions for starting work safely in the correct order.

Arrange the steps from first to last.

1. 1
   Start work only when the conditions are safe.
2. 2
   Check the workplace and identify possible hazards.
3. 3
   Assess the risk and consider whether the work can be carried out safely.
4. 4
   Apply the required protective measures and safeguards.

Put the steps in the correct order.

Question 6 of 10

Which action best reduces risk at the source?

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Question 7 of 10

Complete the sentence about a short risk assessment.

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Question 8 of 10

Case study: a new hazard before starting work

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Question 9 of 10

During work, heavy rain begins and the ground becomes slippery. What should the employee do?

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Question 10 of 10

What is the difference between risk and a hazard?

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Question 1 of 10

Which statement best describes the meaning of red on safety signs?

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Question 2 of 10

Assign the sign examples to the correct groups.

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Question 3 of 10

Click the warning sign visible in the image.

Click directly on the warning sign.

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Question 4 of 10

What should an employee do if a safety sign is obscured or illegible?

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Question 5 of 10

What does the displayed warning sign warn against?

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Question 6 of 10

Match each meaning to the correct sign.

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Choose meaning Choose an answer Fire extinguisher location No smoking Emergency exit Eye protection must be worn

Choose meaning Choose an answer Fire extinguisher location No smoking Emergency exit Eye protection must be worn

Choose meaning Choose an answer Fire extinguisher location No smoking Emergency exit Eye protection must be worn

Choose meaning Choose an answer Fire extinguisher location No smoking Emergency exit Eye protection must be worn

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Question 7 of 10

What is good practice before starting a task in a new work area?

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Question 8 of 10

What hazard does the shown sign warn against?

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Question 9 of 10

What is the main purpose of safety signs in the workplace?

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Question 10 of 10

What does the shown no-smoking sign mean?

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Question 1 of 10

Why are welding screens or shields used during welding?

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Question 2 of 10

When should the required personal protective equipment be used?

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Question 3 of 10

Assign the personal protective equipment to the body part or type of hazard it protects against.

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Question 4 of 10

Which statements about protective gloves are correct?

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Question 5 of 10

Why is high-visibility clothing or a high-visibility vest used?

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Question 6 of 10

Which protective item is essential for protecting the eyes and face during arc welding?

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Question 7 of 10

Which items can protect the eyes or face if required by the work instruction?

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Question 8 of 10

Which protective equipment may be required for welding?

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Question 9 of 10

What is important when using respiratory protection?

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Question 10 of 10

What should be done if the welding helmet or gloves are damaged?

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Question 1 of 10

Where should tools ideally be placed after use?

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Question 2 of 10

Scenario

What should you do first when you notice the spilled liquid?

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Question 3 of 10

Click the area in the image that shows a slipping hazard.

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Question 4 of 10

During work, someone runs a new cable across a walkway and the nearby traffic arrangement changes. What should the worker do?

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Question 5 of 10

Which actions help maintain safe housekeeping at the workplace?

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Question 6 of 10

Assess which statements about workplace housekeeping are correct.

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Question 7 of 10

While carrying out a task, the temporary lighting goes out and you can no longer see the work area safely. What should you do first?

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Question 8 of 10

Assign the situations to the correct groups.

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Question 9 of 10

Which areas should remain free of materials and tools?

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Question 10 of 10

What should be done when oil is spilled on the floor?

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Question 1 of 10

What should be checked before using a personnel work basket / man basket to lift people?

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Question 2 of 10

Which solution is an example of collective protection when working at height?

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Question 3 of 10

Scenario

What is the safest action?

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Question 4 of 10

Case study: working from a ladder on unstable ground

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Question 5 of 10

What should be checked before starting work on a hangbruginstallatie, a suspended working platform?

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Question 6 of 10

Click the area that shows a hazard during work at height.

Click directly on the unsafe ladder setup.

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Question 7 of 10

What is the main hazard when working at height?

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Question 8 of 10

Put the steps for preparing safe work at height in the correct order.

Arrange the steps from first to last.

1. 1
   Start work only after the safeguards have been checked and you are sure the conditions are safe.
2. 2
   Check whether work at height is necessary and whether the risk can be reduced.
3. 3
   Assess the workplace, ground, access and possible fall hazards.
4. 4
   Select the correct safeguards, such as scaffolding, a work platform or fall-protection equipment.

Put the steps in the correct order.

Question 9 of 10

Which rules apply to safe work near edges?

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Question 10 of 10

What should be done if strong wind or a storm develops while working at height?

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Question 1 of 10

Click the area that shows a missing machine safeguard.

Click the area of the machine where the guard is missing.

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Question 2 of 10

How should tools and equipment be used?

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Question 3 of 10

Which items should be checked before using a power tool?

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Question 4 of 10

What should be done before using welding equipment?

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Question 5 of 10

Before lifting begins, you notice visible damage to an item used to lift the load. What do you do?

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Question 6 of 10

Which actions are inappropriate when equipment is damaged?

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Question 7 of 10

An internal-combustion forklift is to work inside a poorly ventilated enclosed hall. What hazard must be considered?

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Question 8 of 10

Before moving a pallet truck, you see an uneven floor and very little manoeuvring space. What should you do?

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Question 9 of 10

When may a machine that requires special authorization be operated?

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Question 10 of 10

What should be done before using a hand tool or power tool?

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Question 1 of 10

Who should carry out work on an electrical installation?

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Question 2 of 10

Which rules apply when working near radiation or marked areas?

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Question 3 of 10

What should be done before entering an area marked with a radiation hazard?

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Question 4 of 10

The installation switch is in the OFF position and the equipment has been locked out. What else is required before work starts when the procedure requires a de-energised state?

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Question 5 of 10

Which actions help work safely with energy sources?

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Question 6 of 10

What should be done with an electrical cable that has damaged insulation?

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Question 7 of 10

How should you respond if damage to an installation or energy safeguard is suspected?

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Question 8 of 10

The electrical power supply to a machine has been disconnected, but the hydraulic system is still under pressure. What should be done?

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Question 9 of 10

Why is lockout/tagout used?

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Question 10 of 10

The machine has been switched off, but a raised component may fall and a spring is still under tension. Can work start immediately?

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Question 1 of 10

What should be done after a hazardous substance contacts the skin or eyes?

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Question 2 of 10

Put the actions before starting work with a hazardous substance in the correct order.

Arrange the steps from first to last.

1. 1
   Start work only when the substance can be used according to the instructions.
2. 2
   Check the substance label and identify the hazard pictograms.
3. 3
   Read the safety data sheet and required precautions.
4. 4
   Prepare the appropriate personal protective equipment and ventilation or safeguards.

Put the steps in the correct order.

Question 3 of 10

Case study: unlabeled container with liquid

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Question 4 of 10

Complete the sentence about the substance safety data sheet.

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Question 5 of 10

Assess which statements about hazardous substances are correct.

Select YES or NO for each statement.

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Question 6 of 10

Assign the items to the groups related to hazardous substances and protection.

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Question 7 of 10

What should be done before using an unknown substance?

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Question 8 of 10

Click the item that shows unsafe handling of a substance.

Click the unlabeled container.

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Question 9 of 10

Scenario

What should you do after noticing a hazardous-substance leak?

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Question 10 of 10

What helps identify the hazards associated with a chemical substance?

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Question 1 of 10

What does the shown prohibition sign mean in the context of fire risk?

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Question 2 of 10

Who should perform the fire watch (brandwacht / heetwerkwacht) role during hot work?

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Question 3 of 10

Click the area that obstructs access to firefighting equipment.

Click the obstacle blocking access to the fire extinguisher.

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Question 4 of 10

Which items can be an ignition source?

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Question 5 of 10

What should be provided when welding in an area with a fire risk?

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Question 6 of 10

Which statements are correct for the no-open-flame sign?

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Question 7 of 10

What best describes a fire?

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Question 8 of 10

What does the displayed fire safety sign indicate?

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Question 9 of 10

Which set of elements is needed for a fire to start?

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Question 10 of 10

Match the sign to the action or meaning in a fire situation.

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Choose meaning Choose an answer Fire alarm activation point Emergency escape route or exit Fire extinguisher or firefighting equipment location No open flames

Choose meaning Choose an answer Fire alarm activation point Emergency escape route or exit Fire extinguisher or firefighting equipment location No open flames

Choose meaning Choose an answer Fire alarm activation point Emergency escape route or exit Fire extinguisher or firefighting equipment location No open flames

Choose meaning Choose an answer Fire alarm activation point Emergency escape route or exit Fire extinguisher or firefighting equipment location No open flames

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Question 1 of 10

Who is the buitenwacht / mangatwacht / veiligheidswacht when work is carried out in a confined space?

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Question 2 of 10

Put the steps before entering a confined space in the correct order.

Arrange the steps from first to last.

1. 1
   Enter the confined space only after approval and confirmation of safe conditions.
2. 2
   Check whether entry into the confined space is necessary and permitted.
3. 3
   Make sure the risk assessment, atmospheric testing and required preparations have been completed.
4. 4
   Provide supervision, communication, a rescue plan and required protective equipment.

Put the steps in the correct order.

Question 3 of 10

Scenario

What should you do before entering the confined space?

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Question 4 of 10

Case study: entering a confined space

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Question 5 of 10

What is especially important before welding in a confined space?

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Question 6 of 10

Which actions are appropriate if conditions in a confined space become unsafe?

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Question 7 of 10

Complete the sentence about entering a confined space.

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Question 8 of 10

Assess which statements about work in confined spaces are correct.

Select YES or NO for each statement.

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Question 9 of 10

What best describes a confined space?

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Question 10 of 10

What should be done if dizziness or shortness of breath occurs while working in a confined space?

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Question 1 of 10

Why are short breaks or changes of position used during physically demanding work?

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Question 2 of 10

Which behaviors help when stress and fatigue affect work safety?

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Question 3 of 10

Which conditions are part of the workplace microclimate and can affect worker safety and physical strain?

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Question 4 of 10

What should an employee do if they experience work-related symptoms such as back pain, numb hands or severe fatigue?

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Question 5 of 10

Which factors can negatively affect an employee's health?

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Question 6 of 10

Which actions help reduce physical strain during manual work?

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Question 7 of 10

Outdoor work becomes much colder, the conditions are damp and there is a strong wind. What is the correct response?

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Question 8 of 10

What is important when manually handling a load?

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Question 9 of 10

What can result from prolonged repetitive movements without breaks?

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Question 10 of 10

A worker holds a light tool with raised arms for a long time. Does the low weight mean there is no risk?

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Question 1 of 10

Assess which statements about responding to an accident are correct.

Select YES or NO for each statement.

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Question 2 of 10

What is a near miss?

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Question 3 of 10

Complete the sentence about the first action after an accident.

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Question 4 of 10

Case study: response to an accident with an active hazard

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Question 5 of 10

Scenario

What should you do first after noticing the accident?

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Question 6 of 10

What is the first step when you notice an accident?

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Question 7 of 10

Click the item that helps secure the incident scene.

Click the barrier or cordon securing the incident scene.

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Question 8 of 10

Put the basic actions after noticing an accident or emergency in the correct order.

Arrange the steps from first to last.

1. 1
   Help the injured person only to the extent that it is safe and within your skills.
2. 2
   First protect your own safety and do not expose yourself to additional danger.
3. 3
   Warn people nearby and, if it can be done safely, secure the incident scene.
4. 4
   Call for help according to the procedure in force at the workplace.

Put the steps in the correct order.

Question 9 of 10

What should be done after an evacuation alarm is activated?

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Question 10 of 10

What should be done with the incident scene after an accident if there is no immediate threat to life?

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