Health and Safety Legislation in Construction

What is the title of the principal piece of health and safety legislation used in construction?

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

Under the Health & Safety at Work Act an employer must produce a written health and safety policy statement when employing more than

• Five operatives

• Ten operatives

• Twenty operatives

• Fifty operatives

State the four main objectives of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

• To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees at work

• To protect others from risks arising from work activities

• To control the use and storage of dangerous substances

• To provide adequate training and supervision

The HASAWA requires employers to complete which course of action before commencement of work activities?

• Conduct a risk assessment

• Provide personal protective equipment

• Train employees on safety protocols

• Establish emergency procedures

You have been asked to move a heavy object into position, which regulations should you consider when thinking about how to tackle the task?

• Health and Safety regulations

• Environmental regulations

• Financial regulations

• Data protection regulations

Which regulations outline how to deal with asbestos?

• Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Environmental Protection Act 1990

• Building Regulations 2010