Evening 1 Safety: Leg/Rep/Statements/Emergency

What is the function of a Safety Representative in the workplace?

• Consultation with employer on behalf of employees

• Highlight safety problems

• Carry out safety inspections

• All of the above

Can the HSA stop an activity likely to involve risk of serious injury immediately i.e. issue a prohibition notice?

• No, they must give employers 2 months notice

• Yes

If a member of the public has an accident in the workplace and attends their doctor is this reportable to the HSA?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

Do employees have duties under safety and health legislation to comply with?

• No, it is the responsibility of employers only

• Only if they are the safety manager

• Yes under section 13 of the 2005 Act

• Sometimes

What is the section number that covers Risk Assessments (including Fire Risk Assessments) in the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005?

• Section 20

• Section 19

• Section B

• Sector 7G