Foundation in construction Unit 105 H&S Quiz

What has made the workplace much safer in recent times?

• Increased working hours

• Effective health and safety legislation

• Higher wages

• More vacation days

Who is responsible for maintaining high safety standards in construction activities?

• Only the workers

• Only the employers

• Everyone involved in construction activities

• Only the government

What is provided to workers when they first arrive on site to begin a new job?

• A welcome party

• An induction meeting

• A salary bonus

• A vacation plan

What are toolbox talks used for during working hours?

• To discuss vacation plans

• To provide safety updates

• To plan social events

• To discuss salary increments

What is the purpose of induction meetings on a work site?

• To introduce new employees to their colleagues

• To provide important safety information

• To discuss salary and benefits

• To plan the work schedule

What is the main purpose of health and safety laws and regulations in the United Kingdom?

• To punish those who disregard them

• To provide a legal framework to promote and encourage high standards of health and safety on site

• To increase the paperwork for companies

• To reduce the number of employees on site

Which of the following is included in the main legislation that regulates work on site?

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (HASAWA) 1974

• Employment Rights Act 1996

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Equality Act 2010

Which regulation focuses on the control of substances hazardous to health?

• PUWER 1998

• COSHH 2002

• LOLER 1998

• CDM 2015

What is the main purpose of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?

• To provide financial support to construction companies

• To ensure the law is carried out correctly and enforce health and safety legislation

• To design construction projects

• To train employees in construction skills

Which regulation deals with the lifting operations and lifting equipment?

• RIDDOR 2013

• PUWER 1998

• LOLER 1998

• CDM 2015