Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974 Quiz

What year was the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) enacted?

• 1974

• 1984

• 1994

• 2004

The Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974 applies to which of the following?

• All people at work, the self-employed, the general public, and all people and activities

• Only employers and employees

• Only the self-employed

• Only the general public

What is required if a company employs five or more employees according to HASAWA 1974?

• A financial audit

• A health and safety policy

• A marketing plan

• A training program

What must be worn on a construction site according to the site safety sign?

• Casual clothes

• Hard hat, protective footwear, high visibility jackets, ear protectors

• Business suits

• Regular shoes

What must be written down if a company has more than five employees?

• The company's mission statement

• The health and safety policy

• The employee handbook

• The company's annual report

Who is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of employees according to HASAWA?

• The government

• The employees themselves

• The employer

• The customers

What does HASAWA stand for?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Health and Security at Work Act

• Hazard and Safety at Work Act

• Health and Safety at Workplace Act

What is the primary purpose of HSE guidance notes?

• To provide financial advice

• To help people interpret and understand what is required by law

• To offer marketing strategies

• To give medical advice

Is the course of action set out in HSE guidance notes compulsory?

• Yes, it is always compulsory

• No, it is never compulsory

• It is compulsory only for large companies

• No, it is not compulsory

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the employee under HASAWA 1974?

• To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and others

• To comply with the employer’s health and safety policy

• To recklessly interfere with anything that may affect health and safety

• To follow safety procedures