The Importance of Regular Equipment Maintenance for Ensuring Workplace Safety in the UK
What is the primary reason for conducting regular equipment maintenance in the workplace?
To ensure equipment operates efficiently
To comply with legal requirements
To prevent workplace accidents and injuries
To reduce operational costs
Which of the following are benefits of regular equipment maintenance? (Select all that apply)
Increased equipment lifespan
Reduced risk of workplace accidents
Higher productivity levels
Increased employee turnover
Higher insurance premiums
Under UK law, who is responsible for ensuring that workplace equipment is properly maintained?
The employees
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The employer
The equipment manufacturers
How often should high-risk equipment be inspected and maintained?
Annually
Biannually
Quarterly
As per manufacturer's guidelines and risk assessment
Which UK regulation specifically addresses the maintenance of work equipment?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
What should be included in an equipment maintenance log? (Select all that apply)
Date of maintenance
Details of the maintenance performed
Name of the person who performed the maintenance
Future maintenance schedule
Employee personal details
True or False: Regular equipment maintenance can help identify potential hazards before they cause accidents.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of poor equipment maintenance?
Increased risk of accidents
Higher repair costs
Improved employee morale
Legal penalties
What role do employees play in equipment maintenance?
They have no role
They should report any equipment issues immediately
They should perform all maintenance tasks
They should ignore minor issues
Which of these practices can enhance the effectiveness of equipment maintenance programmes? (Select all that apply)
Regular training for maintenance staff
Using high-quality replacement parts
Ignoring manufacturer guidelines
Implementing a preventive maintenance schedule
Conducting periodic audits of maintenance activities
What is the first step in creating an effective equipment maintenance plan?
Purchasing new equipment
Conducting a risk assessment
Hiring more staff
Increasing production hours
Which of the following are common signs that equipment needs maintenance? (Select all that apply)
Unusual noises
Decreased performance
Visible wear and tear
Increased energy consumption
Normal operation
How can regular equipment maintenance impact insurance premiums?
Increase premiums
Decrease premiums
Have no effect on premiums
Double the premiums
Which department is typically responsible for overseeing equipment maintenance in a large organisation?
Human Resources
Finance
Maintenance Department
Marketing
What is a preventive maintenance schedule?
A schedule for emergency repairs
A plan for routine inspections and servicing
A list of equipment to be replaced
A budget for maintenance costs
Which of the following practices can help extend the lifespan of workplace equipment? (Select all that apply)
Regular cleaning
Timely repairs
Ignoring minor issues
Proper usage according to guidelines
Overloading the equipment
Scheduled maintenance
What should be done if a piece of equipment is found to be faulty during a routine inspection?
Continue using it until it breaks down
Report it immediately and take it out of service
Ignore the fault
Wait for the next scheduled maintenance
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