Part 1 Fundamental safe working practices​

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

• To increase productivity in workplaces

• To enforce environmental regulations

• To regulate health and safety at work in the UK

• To promote remote working

What type of law is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• Statutory law

• Constitutional law

• Common law

• Administrative law

What does HASAWA require from employers and employees regarding the work environment?

• To create and maintain a safe working environment

• To increase wages annually

• To ensure high productivity

• To provide unlimited vacations

Which of the following is NOT a type of personal protective equipment mentioned?

• Head protection

• Eye protection

• Sunscreen

• Protective footwear

What is required from employers concerning training?

• Only provide training for senior employees

• Provide relevant training for the equipment used

• Offer training once every five years

• Training is optional

What shape are prohibition signs?

• Triangular

• Square

• Rectangular

• Round

What color background do warning signs have?

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

• Red

What is the employee's responsibility according to HASAWA?

• To handle client relations

• To ignore safety procedures

• To take reasonable care with any work carried out

• To supervise other employees

• To report Hazards

What should an employee do if they encounter a dangerous situation on site?

• Ignore it

• Report it to their employer

• Leave the site immediately

• Handle it themselves

What do mandatory signs indicate?

• An action that must be taken

• A prohibited action

• A general information

• A warning of potential danger