N5 AIT - Health and Safety

Who has a responsibility to ensure health and safety at work?

• Employers

• Employees

• Both Employers and Employees

• Government only

Which of the following is NOT an employer responsibility under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• To ensure safe working conditions

• To ensure all staff receive an annual pay rise

• To provide protective clothing, if required

• To ensure all employees receive regular training

Which of the following is an employee responsibility under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• To take reasonable care of your own safety only

• To tamper with protective equipment to suit own preferences

• To have the right to sell protective equipment on eBay, if required

• To not misuse anything provided for safety

Select THREE practical ways that an employee can minimise risk

• Position desks to avoid trailing cables or use a cable management system

• Store heavy materials in hard-to-reach places

• Mop up (or report) any liquids which have been spilled

• Keep passageways free from obstacles

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for employers under Fire Precautions Regulations 1999

• Carry out risk assessments in the workplace to identify any fire hazards

• Fit smoke detectors and fire alarms (larger work premises may need automatic fire detection systems)

• Employ an organisation fire fighter in case of emergency

• Conduct fire safety training with staff during the induction process, and provide regular refresher training

What does DSE stand for in the act that is applied to workers who use PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones for more than one hour at work each day?

• Display Screen Equipment

• Digital Screen Equipment

• Delay Screen Equipment

• Deterrent Screen Equipment

Select THREE requirements for employers under Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992

• Provide employees with breaks from DSE work by giving them alternative screen-free tasks

• Do a workstation risk assessment to check equipment, furniture and work conditions are appropriate

• Provide an eye test (at employee request)

• Refuse training for workers on how to maintain good posture and adjust chairs and furniture

What is NOT a common consequence of incorrect use of display screen equipment?

• Back, neck and shoulder pain

• Appendicitis

• Wrist pain

• Eye strain

What is the use of an Accident Report Form?

• To record details of employee accidents at home

• To record details of injuries from accidents at work

• To hold managers accountable for allowing accidents under their supervision

• To allow employees to request compensation

What is NOT included on an Accident Report Form?

• Names of injured person and witness

• Location of incident

• Witness's National Insurance number

• Brief details of the injury