Health and Safety Quiz

Who enforces the Health & safety at work act?

• the courts

• the employee

• The HSE

• the police

HASAWA 1974 is a statutory act, what is meant by the term statutory?

• non-changing

• legal requirement

• punishable by fines

• guidance only

What is the purpose of a health and safety policy?

• It provides Health and Safety information to employees

• It is an insurance document that has to be displayed in the workplace

• It tells employers what health and safety measures to put in place

• It tells the HSE what safety measures the company must have in place

HSE have a wide range of powers. Which of the following answers are NOT within the powers of inspectors?

• Destroy equipment found to be dangerous

• Enter a premise unannounced

• Seize dangerous equipment from employers

• Arrest anyone in breach of the act

Following a recent visit a company has received an "improvement notice" from an H&S inspector, regarding an item of equipment. Which one of the following answers best describes this notice?

• Company can carry on using equipment as long as they carry out actions recommended by inspector

• Company must stop using equipment at the end of the shift and then repair it.

• Company must replace equipment immediately

• Company must stop using equipment immediately and carry out any action recommended by inspector

Which one of the following is NOT a requirement of employees under HASAWA 1974

• not to interfere or misuse anything provided by employers

• Take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves or others

• Co-operate with employers to help comply with the act

• Repair any safety equipment, should it become damaged

An Employer has a duty of care to their employees. Which one of the following answers is not part of this duty of care under the HASAWA 1974

• Ensure working conditions are safe and hygienic

• Ensure tools & equipment are properly maintained and replace them if required

• Provide appropriate safety training with discounted costs to the employees

• provide safety equipment (PPE) where required

Which one of the following diseases is not related to asbestos exposure?

• Heart disease

• Mesothelioma

• Asbestosis

• Lung cancer

Whilst replacing cables in an old factory, you discover asbestos sheeting, what should you do?

• As long as the asbestos dust is kept to a minimum there is no danger so work can continue

• wear a dust mask and continue working

• Stop work immediately and inform supervisor

• Try not to disturb it

What is meant by this safety sign?

• Oxidising

• Toxic

• Irritant

• Corrosive