Health and Safety at Work Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

• To increase productivity at work

• To protect the safety and welfare of people at work

• To reduce taxes for businesses

• To promote international trade

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

• Securing the health, safety, and welfare of persons at work

• Protecting persons other than persons at work against risks to health or safety

• Controlling the emission of dangerous substances into the atmosphere

• Increasing the minimum wage for workers

When was the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act enacted?

• 1964

• 1974

• 1984

• 1994

Which of the following is a key aspect of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

• Promoting the use of renewable energy

• Protecting others from harm

• Regulating international trade agreements

• Increasing corporate profits

Which of the following is a responsibility of your boss (employer)?

• Create a safe workplace

• Increase employee salaries

• Reduce working hours

• Provide free meals

What does PPE stand for, which your boss must provide?

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Public Protective Equipment

• Personal Public Equipment

• Protective Personal Equipment

Which of the following is NOT listed as a responsibility of your boss (employer)?

• Give training

• Keep employees safe

• Provide PPE

• Increase employee salaries

Which of the following is a responsibility of the employee?

• Ignore instructions

• Wear PPE

• Avoid reporting hazards

• Take risks

What should an employee do to ensure safety according to the learning material?

• Follow instructions

• Ignore hazards

• Work alone

• Avoid PPE

What is one of the actions employees must take?

• Keep hazards secret

• Keep others safe

• Work without PPE

• Ignore safety protocols