Safe Working Practices Unit 102 - WS 1 Legislation

The Health and Safety at Work Act set out the principles by which health and safety at work is regulated worldwide.

• True

• False

The Health and Safety at Work Act is law.

• True

• False

The whole aim of the HASAWA is to protect people from harm.

• True

• False

The HASAWA only becomes statutory when you are working on site.

• True

• False

As part of the HASAWA you are required to create and maintain a safe working environment.

• True

• False

The HASAWA states that employers only have to provide protection for employees eyes, hands and feet.

• True

• False

Employees using specialised equipment need to be provided with relevant training for the equipment being used.

• True

• False

Health and safety on site is everybody’s responsibility

• True

• False

As an employee, you need to take reasonable care about how you carry out work on site or in a customer’s property.

• True

• False

It is not the responsibility of an employee to report any hazards or dangerous situations that may be seen on site.

• True

• False