Health and Safety Regulations in the UK

What is the cornerstone of health and safety regulations in the UK?

• The Employment Rights Act

• The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

• The Fire Safety Act

The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) primarily aims to:

• Ensure financial stability for companies

• Maintain safe and healthy working environments

• Regulate employee working hours

• Provide employee benefits

Who is responsible for health and safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)?

• Only the employer

• Only the employee

• Both employer and employee

• External auditors

What must employers with more than five employees have according to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)?

• A financial audit policy

• A written health and safety policy

• A marketing strategy plan

• An employee benefit scheme

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)?

• Reporting issues as they arise

• Conducting financial audits

• Ensuring a safe work environment

• Protecting public health and safety

When should health and safety issues be reported according to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)?

• Annually

• Quarterly

• As soon as they are identified

• When convenient for the manager

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), employers must:

• Conduct annual financial reviews

• Maintain safe working conditions

• Provide free transportation

• Offer training programs

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 provide:

• Financial guidelines for companies

• Detailed guidance on health and safety implementation

• Marketing strategies

• Employee benefit plans

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

• Setting financial standards

• Regulating marketing practices

• Enforcing health and safety regulations

• Managing employee benefits

Which of the following is NOT an enforcement action the HSE can impose?

• Improvement Notices

• Prohibition Notices

• Market restrictions

• Fines