Level 2 Health & Safety at Work Prep: Free Mock Test & Practice Questions

Level 2 Health & Safety at Work Prep

The workplace H&S certificate assessment.

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Q1. What does the abbreviation HASAWA stand for?

A. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
B. Health and Safety Administration Act 1971
C. Hazardous Activities and Safety at Work Act 1974
D. Health and Safety Assessment of Work Act 1975

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✓ Answer: A. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

HASAWA stands for the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the primary piece of UK legislation setting out general duties for workplace health and safety. The other titles are invented and do not correspond to any real UK statute.

Q2. A risk assessment must be 'suitable and sufficient'. What does this legal standard mainly require?

A. That every conceivable hazard, however trivial, is eliminated entirely
B. That the assessment identifies significant hazards and risks proportionate to the work, without needing to be perfect or all-encompassing
C. That the assessment is written by a qualified safety engineer with a formal certificate
D. That the assessment covers only hazards that have previously caused an accident

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✓ Answer: B. That the assessment identifies significant hazards and risks proportionate to the work, without needing to be perfect or all-encompassing

'Suitable and sufficient' means the assessment must properly identify significant risks arising from the work and be proportionate to that work - it does not need to eliminate all trivial risks or be exhaustive to the point of impracticality. Employers are not expected to guard against remote or fanciful risks.

Q3. What is meant by 'dynamic' risk in relation to manual handling loads?

A. The load's contents can shift unexpectedly, such as liquid sloshing in a container
B. The load is heavier than the HSE guideline weight
C. The load is being lifted by more than one person
D. The load must be moved using a trolley

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✓ Answer: A. The load's contents can shift unexpectedly, such as liquid sloshing in a container

A dynamic load is one whose centre of gravity can shift during handling, such as liquid, loose items, or an animal, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of sudden strain or drop. Team lifting, exceeding guideline weight, and trolley use are separate handling considerations.

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How many questions are in the Level 2 Health & Safety at Work Prep?

The exam has 30 questions. Every Revision Robin mock uses the same 30-question format so your practice matches the real thing.

What is the pass mark for the Level 2 Health & Safety at Work Prep?

You need 23 out of 30 correct to pass, which is about 77%. Our mocks mark you against this exact threshold.

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The test is timed at 45 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.

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