PUWER Regulations Quiz

Under PUWER, equipment provided for use at work must be:

• Suitable for the intended use

• Used only by people who have received adequate information, instruction, and training

• Maintained in a safe condition and inspected to ensure this remains the case

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT covered by PUWER regulations?

• Equipment used by the public, such as compressed-air equipment in a garage forecourt

• Equipment used by employees at work, such as hammers and knives

• Equipment used in factories, offices, and shops

• Equipment used in common parts of shared buildings and temporary places of work

What general duties do employees have under HASAWA and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999?

• To take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions

• To ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe condition

• To provide their own equipment for work

• To inspect equipment regularly

PUWER regulations apply to which of the following places?

• Domestic work in a private household

• Offshore installations, offices, shops, and hospitals

• Equipment used by the public

• None of the above

What is one of the requirements for employers under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992?

• Minimize the risks in visual display unit (VDU) work by ensuring that workplaces and jobs are well designed

• Provide free meals to employees

• Ensure employees work overtime

• Offer free transportation to employees

According to the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, what should employers provide on request?

• Eye and eyesight tests, and special spectacles if needed

• Free gym memberships

• Annual bonuses

• Free housing

What is one of the actions employers must take according to the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992?

• Plan work activities to include breaks or changes of activity

• Provide free lunch every day

• Ensure employees work from home

• Offer free travel insurance

Who do the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 apply to?

• Staff who normally use VDUs as a significant part of their normal work

• Staff who never use VDUs

• Staff who work outdoors

• Staff who work in the food industry

What must employers ensure about workstations according to the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992?

• Workstations meet specified minimum requirements

• Workstations are located outdoors

• Workstations are shared by multiple employees

• Workstations are used only during night shifts