Health Welfare and Safety

Question 1

Heinrich’s research concluded that:

a) Approximately 80% of accidents cause no injuries
b) Approximately 90% of accidents cause no injuries
c) Approximately 60% of accidents cause no injuries
d) Approximately 50% of accidents cause no injuries.

Answer 1

b) Approximately 90% of accidents cause no injuries

Question 2

Systems Theory states that accidents occur from the interaction of three
components. These are:

a) Livestock Person Environment
b) Machine Person Engineering
c) Machine Person Environment
d) Engineering Person Environment.

Answer 2

c) Machine, Person , Environment

Question 3

A summary of all accident theories suggests that counter measures comprise of:

a) 7 Avenues
b) 5 Avenues
c) 10 Avenues
d) None of the above.

Answer 3

a) 7 Avenues

Question 4

Which of the following is a common source of fault with respect to workplace
accidents:

a) Excessive drinking
b) The injured party themselves
c) The weather
d) Bad luck.

Answer 4

b) The injured party themselves

Question 5

Accidents can be caused by

a) An unsafe act
b) An unsafe condition
c) An unsafe work system
d) All of the above.

Answer 5

d) All of the above

Question 6

A risk assessment is:

a) A written document that employers are encouraged to produce which outlines
the risks posed by a workplace hazard and the control measures that can be
taken to address this hazard
b) The identification of workplace hazards by the employer
c) A written document that employers are statutorily obliged to produce which
outlines the risks posed by a workplace hazard and the control measures that
can be taken to address this hazard
d) A record of workplace accidents.

Answer 6

c) A written document that employers are statutorily obliged to produce which outlines the risks posed by a workplace hazard and the control measures that can be taken to address this hazard

Question 7

Before using a piece of workplace equipment for the first time you should:

a) Ask permission from your supervisor
b) Ensure that you have received appropriate training
c) Ask a colleague how to use it
d) Do a test run.

Answer 7

b) Ensure that you have received appropriate training

Question 8

A material safety data sheet:

a) Is a document that a chemical supplier must provide users with and which
contains safety information about that chemical
b) Is a risk assessment document supplied by chemical manufacturers to users
of chemicals
c) Contains information about the practical uses and applications of a particular
chemical
d) Is none of the above.

Answer 8

a) Is a document that a chemical supplier must provide users with and which contains safety information about that chemical

Question 9

The gas that poses a risk of suffocation during slurry agitation and which smells
of ‘rotten eggs’ is:

a) Hydrogen sulphide
b) Nitrous oxide
c) Ozone
d) Methane.

Answer 9

a) Hydrogen sulphide

Question 10

Zoonoses:

a) Are respiratory diseases carried by farm animals
b) Are diseases that can be passed from animals to humans
c) Are diseased that pose no risk to farm workers
d) Are diseases that only affect persons who work directly with live animals.

Answer 10

b) Are diseases that can be passed from animals to humans

Question 11

The average hours worked per week by farmers is approximately:

a) 38 Hours
b) 50 Hours
c) 55 Hours
d) 60 Hours.

Answer 11

c) 55 hours

Question 12

The World Health Organisation define an accident as:

a) An event that results or could result in an injury
b) An event that causes injury
c) An event that causes injury which cannot be avoided
d) Any event that has the potential to cause injury.

Answer 12

a) An event that results or could result in an injury

Question 13

The Epidemiological Triangle is:

a) The interaction between Host Agent Environment
b) The interaction between Engineering Agent Environment
c) The interaction between Engineering Weather Host
d) The interaction between Accident Host Environment.

Answer 13

a) The interaction between Host Agent Environment

Question 14

The Safety Statement:

a) Must be made available only when requested by all employees
b) Must be made available to all employees
c) Must be made available to anybody visiting the farm or business
d) Only must be shown when the Health and Safety Inspector requests it.

Answer 14

b) Must be made available to all employees

Question 15

In Ireland, overall the number of fatalities in agriculture is:

a) Increasing
b) Decreasing
c) Little change
d) Decreasing only with regard to livestock.

Answer 15

a) Increasing

Question 16

The greatest cause of farm deaths from 2000 to 2010 as presented by the HSA
was:

a) Machinery
b) Vehicles
c) Livestock
d) Falls/collapses.

Answer 16

b) Vehicles

Question 17

Regarding vehicle accidents, the major cause of accidents from 2000 to 2010
was:

a) Crushed by vehicle
b) Vehicle overturning
c) Struck by a moving vehicle
d) Falling from vehicle.

Answer 17

a) Crushed by vehicle

Question 18

The death rate from hip fractures is:

a) 1 in 3 dead within a year
b) 1 in 3 dead within 2 years
c) 1 in 5 dead within a year
d) 1 in 5 dead within 2 years.

Answer 18

d) 1 in 5 dead within 2 years

Question 19

For spinal cord injury acute management begins:

a) At the time of the accident
b) At the time the initial contact is made
c) On arrival at hospital
d) After initial assessment at hospital.

Answer 19

a) At the time of the accident

Question 20

The ordering of vertebrae in the spinal cord is:

a) Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Coccyx Sacral
b) Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Cervical Coccyx
c) Cervical Thoracic Lumbar Sacral Coccyx
d) Thoracic Cervical Lumbar Sacral Coccyx.

Answer 20

c) Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral, Coccyx

Question 21

Rehabilitation medicine aims at:

a) Improving psychological and mental functioning
b) Helping those with chronic disease to maximise their potential
c) Enables people to participate actively in society
d) Providing specialist care at the scene of an accident.

Answer 21

b) Helping those with chronic disease to maximise their potential

Question 22

The World Health Organisation (WHO) define health as:

a) The absence of disease
b) Physical well being
c) Physical Mental and Social well Being
d) The lack of physical or mental impairment.

Answer 22

c) Physical, Mental and Social well being

Question 23

Control of edema involves:

a) Elevation of the legs
b) Wearing elastic stockings
c) Skin care
d) All of the above.

Answer 23

d) All of the above.

Question 24

Rehabilitation nursing involves:

a) Education of patient and family
b) Bowel and bladder management
c) Personal care
d) All of the above.

Answer 24

d) All of the above

Question 25

In rehabilitation predicting the outcome is: a) Useful in planning treatment b) Cannot be done because the outcome is so varied c) Is of little use for treatment planning d) Should only be carried out towards the end of treatment.

Answer 25

a) Useful in planning treatment

Question 26

The current primary or basic legislation regulating safety in the work place is a) The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 b) The Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006 c) The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 d) The Safety health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations. 2001

Answer 26

c) The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

Question 27

The maximum fine which can be imposed for an indictable offence pursuant to the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 is a) €3,000 b) €300,000 c) €1,000,000 d) €3,000,000.

Answer 27

d) €3,000,000.

Question 28

Regulation 160 of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 provide that a “safety sign” should consist of: a) Words only b) Combination of Words / Shapes / Colours / Pictogram c) Combination of Shapes / Colours / Pictogram d) Combination of Words / Pictogram.

Answer 28

c) Combinations of Shapes/ Colours/ Pictogram

Question 29

Where HSA inspectors believe that a work place poses a serious risk of injury, they can issue: a) A Prohibition Notice b) An Improvement Notice c) A Fine d) A Warning.

Answer 29

a) A Prohibition Notice

Question 30

Which of these best describe what ergonomics means: a) Transporting or supporting a load b) Fitting the job to the person c) Lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, or carrying a load d) Fitting the person to the job.

Answer 30

b) Fitting the job to the person

Question 31

Which of these are not a duty of an Employer: a) Provide protection against noise, vibration and radiation b) Provide emergency planning c) Co-operate with other employers where workplaces are shared d) No intentional or reckless misuse of equipment.

Answer 31

c) Co-operate with other employers where workplaces are shared

Question 32

The four steps involved in risk assessment regarding lifting or moving objects are: a) Task, Individual Capacity, Lifting, Environment b) Task, Individual Capacity, Load, Environment c) Transporting, Involves Risk, Load, Environment d) Transporting, Individual Capacity, Lifting, Environment.

Answer 32

b) Task, Individual Capacity, Load, Environment

Question 33

What is the ideal level for lifting loads: a) Shoulder height b) Lower leg height c) Elbow height d) Knuckle height.

Answer 33

c) Elbow height

Question 34

According to the Health and Safety Authority guidelines, men and women are recommended not to lift anything above: a) Men 25kg, Women 16kg b) Men 30kg, Women 25kg c) Men 28kg, Women 20kg d) Men 20kg, Women 15kg.

Answer 34

a) Men 25kg, Women 16kg

Question 35

Which of these is not a component of the Spine: a) Nerves b) Ligaments c) Scapha d) Vertebrae.

Answer 35

c) Scapha

Question 36

Before any manual handling task one must try and: a) Bend knees, keep back straight b) Avoid manual handling by using mechanical equipment c) Ask employer for personal protection equipment d) Have a firm palmer grip.

Answer 36

a) Bend knees, keep back straight

Question 37

Safe lifting involves: a) 8 principles of safe lifting b) 10 principles of safe lifting c) 6 principles of safe lifting d) 9 principles of safe lifting.

Answer 37

a) 8 principles of safe lifting

Question 38

Who is responsible for health and safety in the Laboratory: a) The Safety Officer b) The Employee c) The Laboratory Supervisor d) The Owner of the Laboratory.

Answer 38

c) The Laboratory Supervisor

Question 39

Information on the hazards associated with a chemical is provided by law a) On the internet b) Only on the label c) Only in the safety data sheet d) On the label and in the safety data sheet.

Answer 39

d) On the label and in the safety data sheet

Question 40

The Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations (2001) require that a chemical risk assessment is undertaken for: a) All the chemicals in the stores b) All the processes that use hazardous chemicals on site c) The chemicals for which you have a safety data sheet d) The chemicals which have a hazard pictogram on the label.

Answer 40

a) All the chemical in the stores

Question 41

Information on the hazards associated with a chemical is required by law to be provided: a) On the internet b) Only on the label c) Only in the safety data sheet d) On the label and in the safety data sheet.

Answer 41

d) On the label and in the safety data sheet

Question 42

The risks associated with the use of a hazardous chemical are determined from the: a) Risk Phrases and Hazard Statements on the label b) The Safety Officer c) Safety Phrases and Precautionary Statements in the safety data sheet d) The Laboratory Supervisor.

Answer 42

c) Safety Phrases and Precautionary Statements in the safety data sheet

Question 43

The Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogen) Regulations (2001) require that a specific risk assessment is undertaken for: a) Any chemical that the employer thinks may be carcinogenic b) Carcinogens, Mutagens, Reproductive Toxins (Cat 1A/IB) c) Carcinogens (Cat 1A/1B) d) The safety data sheet will indicate when a specific risk assessment is required.

Answer 43

b) Carcinogens, Mutagens, Reproductive Toxins (CAT 1A/IB)

Question 44

In health and safety the ‘hierarchy of control’ is: a) A list of the people in charge b) The preferred options, in ascending order, of how chemicals are controlled in the workplace c) A list of control options, that an employer can choose from, in order to control chemicals in the workplace d) The preferred options, in descending order, of how chemicals are controlled in the workplace.

Answer 44

b) The preferred options, in ascending order, of how chemicals are controlled in the workplace

Question 45

To whom do Safety, Health and Welfare legal duties apply: a) Employers only b) Employers and employees but not self-employed c) Employers, employees and self-employed d) Employers, employees, self-employed and designers.

Answer 45

d) Employers, employees, self employed and designers

Question 46

The name of the leading expert on livestock behaviour in the world is: a) Grandin Temple b) Temple Grandin c) George Grandin d) Hilary Temple

Answer 46

b) Temple Grandin

Question 47

The Farmer mortality profile for all causes of death in the age category 16-65 is: a) Twice as good as the general population b) Twice as bad as the general population c) Four times better than the general population d) Four times worse than the general population.

Answer 47

b) Twice as bad as the general population

Question 48

Which parts of the body suffer most injuries as a result of accidents during chainsaw use: a) The left hand and right knee b) The left hand and left knee c) The neck and the right shoulder d) The right foot and left knee.

Answer 48

a) The left hand and the right knee

Question 49

The correct way to safely approach a horse is to: a) Approach on the off side shoulder (horses right side), speaking softly and staying calm and assertive b) Approach from directly in front of the horse, speaking loudly and with confidence c) Approach on the near side (the horses left side), speaking softly and staying calm and assertive d) Approach the horse from behind, speaking loudly and with confidence.

Answer 49

c) Approach on the near side (the horses left side), speaking softly and staying calm and assertive

Question 50

Which of the following is not a physical hazard? a) Flammable b) Corrosive c) Explosive d) Oxidising

Answer 50

b) Corrosive

Question 51

Which of the following is not an interrelated process in addressing the risk to human health from exposure to hazards? a) Risk assessment b) Risk management c) Risk analysis d) Risk communication

Answer 51

c) Risk analysis

Question 52

The majority of deaths due to livestock during the period 2009-2018 were due to: a) Bull b) Cattle c) cow/heifer d) Horse

Answer 52

b) Cattle

Question 53

According to robinson (1998), which of the following is not a step in the 7 steps to Behavior Change? a) Knowledge b) Skills c) Attitude d) Stimulation

Answer 53

c) Attitude

Question 54

Which of the following is not a statement on the severity of risk? a) Low b) Medium c) High d) Serious

Answer 54

d) Serious

Question 55

Which of the following is a component in the epidemiological triangle? a) Person b) Environment c) Negotiator d) Intervention

Answer 55

b) Environment

Question 56

Under the department of agriculture, food and the marine, one can apply for a TAMs grant. What does TAMs stand for? a) Targeted agricultural mechanisation scheme b)Technological agricultural mechanisation scheme c) Targeted agricultural modernisation scheme d) Technological agricultural modernisation scheme

Answer 56

c) Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme

Question 57

The LD50 in relation to lethal concentration refers to: a) The amount of the chemical that has a lethal effect on 30% of the target species b) The amount of the chemical that has a lethal effect on 40% of the target species c) The amount of the chemical that has a lethal effect on 50% of the target species d) The amount of the chemical that has a lethal effect on 60% of the target species

Answer 57

c) The amount of the chemical that has a lethal effect on 50% of the target species

Question 58

According to a study conducted by Alcohol Action Ireland, what percentage of the Irish Population drink alcohol? a) 76% b) 77% c) 78% d) 79%

Answer 58

a) 76

Question 59

Which of the following is not a function of the spinal disc? a) Separate the muscles b) Cushion shock c) Separate the bones d) Allow nerves to exit

Answer 59

a) Separate the muscles

Question 60

In relation to chemical safety, the hazard statement fo H317 is: a) Toxic to aquatic life b) Causes eye irritation c) May cause cancer d) May cause an allergic reaction

Answer 60

d) May cause an allergic reaction

Question 61

In manual handling, a load at arms length: a) Exerts a three-fold increase in strain b) Exerts a five-fold increase in strain c) Exerts a four-fold increase in strain d) Exerts a six-fold increase in strain

Answer 61

b) Exerts a five fold increase in strain

Question 62

The European Statistics on Accidents at Work (ESAW) defines an accident at work as: a) An accident which has the potential to cause injury that cannot be avoided b) An accident which could lead to both physical or mental harm or death of a victim c) A discrete occurrence in the course of work which leads to physical or mental harm d) An accident which leads to the death of a victim within one year of the accidents

Answer 62

c) A discrete occurrence in the course of work which leads to physical or mental harm

Question 63

Which of the following is not a control measure within the hierarchy of control measures? a) Elimination b) P.P.E. c) Administrative Controls d) Prevention

Answer 63

c) Administrative Controls

Question 64

According to HAS guidelines on manual handling, what is the maximum weight a male can lift at elbow height close to the body? a) 20kg b) 16kg c) 13kg d) 10kg

Answer 64

a) 20 kg

Question 65

Which one of the following is not considered an employee from an Employers Liability Insurance Perspective? a) A voluntary helper b) An apprentice c) A self-employed farmer d) A person gaining work experience

Answer 65

c) A self employed farmer

Question 66

What does the letter ‘D’ stand for in the DiSC profile model of assessment? a) Direct b) Determined c) Dominance d) Dynamic

Answer 66

c) Dominance

Question 67

The legal duty to complete a Farm Risk Assessment instead of a Safety Statement applies to: a) Farms with 3 or less employees b) Farms with 3 or more employees c) Farms with 5 or less employees d) Farms with 5 or more employees

Answer 67

a) Farms with 3 or less employees

Question 68

Fire safety in the workplace: a) Is not the employers responsibility b) Is managed using fire alarms c) Is managed using a combination of procedural and physical controls d) Depends on functioning sprinkler systems

Answer 68

c) Is managed using a combination of procedural and physical controls

Question 69

The current primary or basic legislation regulating safety in the work place is: a) The Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations 2001 b) The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 c) The Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006 d) The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989

Answer 69

b) The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

Question 70

Which of the following are internal procedures, processes and communications within ESB Networks in relation to public safety management a) Stop work notification b) Low ground conductors policy c) Hazardous patrols d) All of the above

Answer 70

d) All of the above

Question 71

Leptospirosis is: a) A disease carried mainly by rats than can be passed to persons b) A respiratory disease carried by farm animals c) A disease that poses no risk to farm workers d) A disease that only affect persons who work directly with live animals

Answer 71

a) A disease carried mainly by rats than can be passed to persons

Question 72

Which one of the following statements is correct? In April 2019, the PIAB (Personal Injuries Assessment Board) estimated that: a) 32,500 claims are received by the PIAB each year b) 36,500 claims are received by the PIAB each year c) 36,000 claims are received by the PIAB each year d) 33,500 claims are received by the PIAB each year

Answer 72

d) 33,500 claims are received by the PIAB each year

Question 73

Which of the following is not a common zoonose? a) Cryptosporidiosis b) Orf c) Bluetongue d) Q fever

Answer 73

c) Bluetongue

Question 74

Regulation 160 of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 provide that a “safety sign” should consist of: a) Combination of Words/Pictogram b) Words only c) Combination of shapes/colours/pictogram d) Combination of words/shapes/colours/pictogram

Answer 74

c) Combination of shapes/colours/ pictogram

Question 75

Chemicals can enter the human body via: a) Inhalation b) Ingestion c) Skin contact d) All of the above

Answer 75

d) All of the above

Question 76

Before any manual handling task one must try and: a) Avoid manual handling by using mechanical equipment b) Bend knees, keep back straight c) Have a firm palmer grip d) Ask employers for personal protective equipment

Answer 76

a) Avoid manual handling by using mechanical equipment

Question 77

Under the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, the client (eg. for whom the work is being carried out) must appoint a project supervisor for the design process where: a) There is more than one contractor b) There is a particular risk c) The work will last more than 30 days or 500 person days d) All of the above

Answer 77

d) All of the above

Question 78

Which of these best describe what ergonomics means: a) Lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, or carrying a load b) Transporting or supporting a load c) Fitting the person to the job d) Fitting the job to the person

Answer 78

d) Fitting the job to the person

Question 79

The biggest cause of fatalities on Irish farms between 2009 and 2018 was: a) Slurry gas b) Tractor/vehicle accidents c) Machinery d) Livestock

Answer 79

b) Tractor/vehicle accidents

Question 80

Zoonoses: a) Are disease that can be passed from animals to humans b) Are diseases that pose no risk to farm workers c) Are diseases that only affect persons who work directly with live animals d) Are diseases carried by farm animals

Answer 80

a) Are disease that can be passed from animals to humans

Question 81

The 3 P’s identified in ‘The Stay Fit for Farming Booklet’ for the pathway to success are: a) Prioritising, planning, and purchasing b) Planning, pacing, and purchasing c) Prioritising, planning, and pacing d) None of the above

Answer 81

c) Prioritising, planning and pacing

Question 82

What was the main cause of child deaths during the period 2010-2019? a) Falling object b) Drowning c) Tractors/vehicles d) Machinery

Answer 82

d) Machinery

Question 83

Investing in the health of employees through work place health promotion can also result in which of the following business benefits? a) Reduced sickness absence b) Increased loyalty c) Better staff retention d) All of the above

Answer 83

d) All of the above

Question 84

Where Health and Safety Authority inspectors believe that a work place poses a serious risk of injury, they can issue: a) A warning b) A fine c) A prohibition notice d) An improvement notice

Answer 84

c) A prohibition notice

Question 85

Asbestos poses a risk: a) As it can poison farm animals b) As it is very flammable c) As inhalation of the fibres can cause cancer d) As it allows for heat to be transferred from inside a machine to the surface of the machine

Answer 85

c) As inhalation of the fibres can cause cancer

Question 86

Which of the following models of behaviour change have been applied most often to farm safety? a) Social Cognitive Theory b) Theory of Planned Behaviour c) Transtheoretical Model d) COM-B Model

Answer 86

b) Theory of Planned Behaviour

Question 87

In the Hierarchy of Controls approach to accident prevention, which approach gets first priority: a) Improving work practices b) Training and supervision c) Use of Personal Protective Equipment d) Elimination of Hazard

Answer 87

d) Elimination of Hazard

Question 88

Bending the back to lift can increase the load on the body by: a) 250% b) 100% c) 150% d) 200%

Answer 88

a) 250%

Question 89

Which of these best describes deaths due to alcohol in Ireland? a) One in six deaths of young men aged 15-39 in Ireland is due to alcohol b) One in four deaths of young men aged 15-39 in Ireland is due to alcohol c) One in three deaths of young men aged 15-39 in Ireland is due to alcohol d) One in five deaths of young men aged 15-39 in Ireland is due to alcohol

Answer 89

b) One in four deaths of young men aged 15-39 in Ireland is due to alcohol

Question 90

When was the occupiers Liability Act enacted: a) 1996 b) 1997 c) 1995 d) 1999

Answer 90

c) 1995

Question 91

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines health as: a) The absence of disease b) The lack of physical or mental impairment c) Physical, mental, and social wellbeing d) Physical wellbeing

Answer 91

c) Physical , mental and social wellbeing

Question 92

Men in Ireland have: a) Higher incidences and higher mortality rates for all cancers examined than the female population b) Lower incidences and lower mortality rates for all cancers examined than the female population c) Higher incidences and lower mortality rates for all cancers examined than the female population d) Lower incidences and higher mortality rates for all cancers examined than the female population

Answer 92

a) Higher incidences and higher mortality rates for all cancers examined than the female population

Question 93

A safety data sheet: a) Is a document that a chemical supplier must provide users with and which contains safety information about the chemical b) Is a risk assessment document supplied by chemical manufacturers to users of chemicals c) Is a document with information about the practical uses and application of a particular chemical d) Is none of the above

Answer 93

a) is a document that a chemical supplier must provide users with and which contains safety information about the chemical

Question 94

Safe lifting involves: a) 10 principles of safe lifting b) 9 principles of safe lifting c) 8 principles of safe lifting d) 6 principles of safe lifting

Answer 94

c) 8 principles of safe lifting

Question 95

Safe lifting involves: a) 10 principles of safe lifting b) 9 principles of safe lifting c) 8 principles of safe lifting d) 6 principles of safe lifting

Answer 95

c) 8 principle of safe lifting

Question 96

Which of the following is the standard limit of indemnity for Employers Liability insurance? a) €13m b) €1.3m c) €6.4m d) €2.6m

Answer 96

a) €13m

Question 97

Which one of the following is the first step of Risk Assessment? a) Identify hazards b) Assign risk rating c) Assess risk

Answer 97

a) Identify hazards

Question 98

In Prochaska and Di Clemente’s theories of change model, the precontemplation stage is when there is: a) Intent upon taking action b) Awareness that a problem exists but there is no commitment to take action c) No intention of changing behaviour d) Sustained change where new behaviour replaces old

Answer 98

c) No intention of changing behaviour

Question 99

How many commandments to health are there within the ‘Staying Fit for Farming Booklet’? a) Eight b) Nine c) Ten d) Twelve

Answer 99

c) Ten

Question 100

Which of these best describe trends in Ireland? a) Deaths by suicide are four times higher among Irish men than women b) Deaths by suicide are six times higher among Irish women than men c) Deaths by suicide are six times higher among Irish men than women d) Deaths by suicide are four times higher among Irish women than men

Answer 100

a) Deaths by suicide are four times higher among Irish men than women

Question 101

What was the main cause of death due to farm vehicles during the period 2010- 2019? a) Fall from height b) Trapped c) Crushed d) Struck

Answer 101

c) Crushed

Question 102

Which one of the following farm workplace fatality statements is incorrect? a) Deaths to children on farms between 2011-2020 accounted for 10% of all fatalities b) Tractors and vehicles are the cause of 43% of fatal accidents c) Machinery is the cause of 19% of fatal accidents d) Deaths to older farmers (>65 years) between 2011-2020 accounted for 45% of fatalities

Answer 102

c) Machinery is the cause of 19% of fatal accidents

Question 103

The organisation responsible for enforcement of Work Safety Legislation in Ireland is: a) The Road Safety Authority b) The Health and Safety Authority c) An Garda Síochána d) The Safe Work Enforcement Agency

Answer 103

b) The Health and Safety Authority

Question 104

The gas that poses a risk of suffocation during slurry agitation and which smells of ‘rotten eggs’ is: a) Nitrous oxide b) Hydrogen sulphide c) Methane d) Ozone

Answer 104

b) Hydrogen Sulphide

Question 105

The issue of an “improvement notice” or a “prohibition notice” by the Health and Safety Authority may be appealed to: a) The District Court b) The Circuit Court c) The Health and Safety Authority d) The Commission of the EU

Answer 105

a) The District Court