Higher AIT - Legislation

In which year was The Fire (Scotland) Act introduced?

• 1995
• 2005
• 1985
• 2000

In which year was the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations Act introduced?

• 1952
• 1972
• 1992
• 2012

In which year was the Computer Misuse Act introduced?

• 1963
• 1973
• 1985
• 1990

In which year was the Freedom of Information Act introduced?

• 2000
• 1980
• 1970
• 1990

Which legislation requires the employer to carry out a risk assessment of first-aid needs.

• Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations

• Fire Precautions (Workplace) (Amendments) Regulations 1999

• Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulation 1992

Which legislation requires a record of accidents be kept in an accident report form

• Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations

• Fire Precautions (Workplace) (Amendments) Regulations 1999

• Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulation 1992

What does HSE stand for?

• Health Standards for Employers
• Health and Safety Executive
• Health and Safety Examples
• Hired Safety Equipment

Which one of the following is NOT a duty of the employer under the HASAWA?

• To provide a safe place of work, including safe entry and exit
• To provide safety equipment and carry out regular checks on machinery
• To provide optional health and safety induction training for new recruits
• To provide an up-to-date health and safety policy

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of employees under the HASAWA?

• To take reasonable care of their own health and safety
• To report any faults or hazards immediately
• To arrange for regular checks on their own protective equipment
• To cooperate with the employer by attending health and safety training

Under The Fire (Scotland) Act, what should a risk assessment show?

• The potential for fire to occur on the premises
• The number of trained first aiders on the premises
• The date when the next fire drill will be carried out
• The emergency number to call if a fire is discovered