Health and Safety in the Workplace Quiz

What is the most significant piece of legislation concerning health and safety at work in the UK?

• The Workplace Safety Act 1985

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Employee Protection Act 1990

• The Employment Rights Act 1996

Who has a duty to look after the health and safety of employees?

• Contractors

• Clients

• Employees

• Employers

What must employers provide to ensure the health and safety of employees?

• Free meals

• A safe system of work and a safe place of work

• Transportation

• Entertainment facilities

To whom does the duty of health and safety extend besides employees?

• Suppliers

• Visitors

• Contractors working on their site

• Clients

What must employers carry out to prevent any identified harms?

• Financial audits

• Risk assessments

• Employee surveys

• Market research

What should employers do after carrying out risk assessments?

• Ignore the results

• Take reasonable steps to prevent any identified harms

• Increase employee workload

• Hire more staff

What should employers provide to staff regarding safety arrangements?

• Financial incentives

• Understandable information

• Holiday packages

• Free lunches

What can failure to comply with health and safety law lead to?

• Claims in negligence

• Increased profits

• Better working conditions

• Employee promotions

What can failure to comply with health and safety law amount to even if no harm is caused?

• A fine

• A minor infraction

• A criminal offence

• A warning

Which act protects employees from being dismissed for raising health and safety concerns?

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Employment Rights Act 1996

• The Workplace Safety Act 1985

• The Employee Protection Act 1990