A3.3

How should H&S be promoted in the workplace?

• By enforcing strict rules

• By providing a framework of good practice and working as a team

• By individual efforts

• By external audits

What is the role of individuals in an organisation regarding safety?

• To ignore safety protocols

• To play their part in increasing the safety of themselves and their colleagues

• To rely solely on management for safety

• To avoid sharing safety information

What is necessary for individuals to be able to keep safe?

• Personal opinions

• Knowledge and information about how to keep safe

• Ignorance of safety protocols

• Relying on others to keep them safe

How can management create a culture of good practice?

• By ignoring safety protocols

• By leading by example, such as washing hands and wearing appropriate PPE

• By delegating all safety responsibilities to staff

• By avoiding the use of PPE

What is one of the benefits of following policies and SOPs?

• Enhances safety

• Reduces workload

• Increases profits

• Decreases communication

What should you do if you see any issues according to the policies and SOPs?

• Ignore them

• Raise them with your line manager

• Handle them yourself

• Report them to a colleague

What is necessary for employees to effectively raise and report their concerns?

• High-quality policies

• Well-designed SOPs

• Procedures to record and act on concerns

• Frequent meetings

What is a legal requirement for any employer regarding health and safety information?

• To verbally inform employees about health and safety laws

• To display a copy of the health and safety poster

• To send an email about health and safety laws

• To hold a monthly meeting about health and safety laws

What should be done with faulty equipment?

• It should be repaired immediately.

• It should be removed before it becomes a hazard.

• It should be used until it completely fails.

• It should be ignored.

Which regulations cover the storage of hazardous substances?

• COSHH Regulations 2002 and the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005.

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

• Environmental Protection Act 1990.

• Control of Pollution Act 1974.