Health and Safety Legislation

It is the employee's responsibility to...

• Follow any health and safety guidelines set out by their organisation

• Carry out risk assessments for the working environment

• Provide training for use of equipment

• Have safety procedures in place

In which year was the Health and Safety at Work Act passed? (HASAWA)

• 1987

• 2001

• 1974

• 2010

Which of these items does NOT class as PPE

• Safety helmet

• High-visibility clothing

• Branded uniform

• Gloves

RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, (a)   and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013)

What does COSHH stand for?

• Controlled Operative Substance Handling in Hospitals

• Careful Operation of Substantial Hazardous Happenings

• Control of Serious Health Hazards

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Which of the below are organisations NOT responsible for when it comes to Health and Safety?

• Providing suitable PPE for their workers

• Ensuring that there are H&S procedures in place

• The actions of trained individuals that work for the company

• Providing training in how to use specialised equipment

Which of the following is a good way to prevent injury when handling large objects manually?

• Lifting large objects unaided

• Ensuring you lift from the knees

• Twisting whilst you are carrying heavy objects

• Carrying so much that your vision is obscured

Which of these must be reported under RIDDOR?

• A staff member becoming injured from an incident within their home

• Work-related accident that causes an injury

• Small water spillages in the workplace

• Staff members who have been off sick for a prolonged period

Whose responsibility is it to follow the safe working practices that has been implemented by a workplace?

• The employee

• Members of the public

• The organisation

• The government

Which of these is NOT required by law in relation to work equipment?

• Equipment must be maintained and in good condition

• Equipment must be used following the manufacturer's guidelines

• Equipment must be installed correctly

• Equipment must be made in specific grade standard factories