LO 6 Health, Safety & Welfare in Construction Quiz

What does HSE stand for in health and safety legislation?

• Health and Safety Enforcement

• Hazardous Safety Equipment

• Hazardous Substances Environment

• Health and Safety Executive

Under which regulation would substances like adhesives or paints fall?

• COSHH

• PUWER

• WHR

• RIDDOR

What is the main objective of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)?

• Regulate work at height activities

• Control the use of hazardous substances

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

• Prevent accidents in the workplace

What is the duty of an employer under the Manual Handling Operations regulations?

• Provide personal protective equipment for manual handling

• Conduct risk assessment for manual handling

• Report accidents and diseases related to manual handling

• Avoid manual handling at all costs

What is the purpose of the COSHH regulations?

• Prevent accidents related to work at height

• Regulate the use of personal protective equipment

• Ensure safety in working with electricity

• Control the use, handling, storage and transportation of hazardous substances

Under the Work at Height Regulations, what is the duty of an employer?

• Conduct regular risk assessments for work at height

• Provide personal protective equipment for work at height

• Ensure all employees are properly informed, trained and supervised

• Avoid work at height where possible

What is the duty of an employee under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)?

• Provide a safe place to work

• Take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety

• Maintain plant and machinery in a safe condition

• Prepare plans and procedures to deal with accidents

Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), what is the duty of an employer?

• Ensure all employees are properly informed, trained and supervised

• Provide a safe place to work

• Maintain work equipment in an efficient state

• Prepare plans and procedures to deal with accidents

What is the purpose of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)?

• Ensure safety in working with electricity

• Control the use of hazardous substances

• Regulate work at height activities

• Report accidents, diseases or dangerous occurrences