Health and Safety Regulations

What is legislation?

• Laws passed by Parliament

• Rules set by employers

• Guidelines from the HSE

• Safety procedures on construction sites

What is the main objective of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• To protect the general public from work activities

• To control the use of hazardous substances

• To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all persons at work

• To regulate the transportation of explosives

Under which regulations do employers have a duty to report accidents, diseases, or dangerous occurrences?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

• The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994

• The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995

• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

Which regulations cover the handling, storage, and transportation of potentially hazardous substances?

• The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005

• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

• The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

What do the Work at Height Regulations 2005 aim to do?

• Prevent death and injury caused by falls from height

• Protect workers from excessive noise at their place of work

• Reduce the risks of health issues from vibration

• Ensure the safe use of lifting equipment

Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, what is the duty of employers?

• To provide safe access and egress to the work area

• To provide personal protective equipment free of charge

• To ensure the absence of risks to health in connection with the handling of substances

• To limit the risks involved in using electricity at work

What is the duty of employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

• To take reasonable care for their own health and safety

• To provide clear instructions and adequate training for employees

• To report accidents, diseases, or dangerous occurrences

• To use any equipment and safeguards provided by the employer

Who enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act?

• The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• The British Safety Council

• The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

• The local police department

What can the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) do if they find health and safety problems on a site?

• Issue improvement notices

• Charge companies for HSE costs

• Prosecute anyone who breaks the law

• All of the above

Where can you find sources of health and safety information?

• Company health and safety policy

• HSE leaflets

• British Safety Council

• All of the above