L3 YR1 Unit 301 Session 2 Know the trade bodies and organisation

What types of workplaces do health and safety inspectors visit?

• Only offices

• Only factories

• Various industries including farms and fairgrounds

• Only construction sites

Can inspectors visit workplaces without prior notice?

• No, they must always provide notice

• Only during business hours

• Only with a court order

• Yes, at any reasonable time

What legal authority allows inspectors to visit workplaces?

• Company policies

• Health and safety laws

• Inspector's personal decision

• Employee requests

How can businesses prepare for unexpected inspections?

• By reducing operational hours

• By hiring more staff

• By scheduling regular meetings

• By maintaining safety compliance

What might an inspector examine during a visit?

• Workplace safety and machinery

• Only employee badges

• Only financial records

• Only computer systems

Who might inspectors talk to during their visit?

• External customers

• Only the CEO

• Only the health and safety officers

• Workers or their representatives

What might inspectors ask to see during their visit?

• Marketing plans

• Sales records

• Safety records and machinery

• Product prototypes

What is a possible outcome of an inspection if safety laws are breached?

• A monetary reward

• Issuance of a commendation

• Immediate closure of the business

• Issuance of an improvement notice

What action can be taken if there is a risk of serious injury?

• A performance review is scheduled

• Issuance of a prohibition notice

• A warning is given

• A recommendation is made

What can trigger the issuance of a prohibition notice?

• Minor safety concerns

• Lack of employee training

• Risk of serious injury

• Administrative errors