Legislation

The Health and safety at work act set out the principles by which the health and safety at work is regulated worldwide.

• True

• False

The Health and safety at work act is law.

• True

• False

The whole aim of the health and safety at work act is to protect people from harm.

• True

• False

The health and safety at work act only becomes statutory when you are working on site.

• True

• False

As part of the health and safety at work act you are required to create and maintain a safe working environment.

• True

• False

The health and safety at work act states that employers only have to provide protection for employee’s eyes, hands and feet.

• True

• False

Employees using specialised equipment need to be provided with relevant training for the equipment being used.

• True

• False

Health and safety on site is everybody’s responsibility.

• True

• False

As an employee, you need to take reasonable care about how you carry out work on site or in a customer’s property.

• True

• False

It is not the responsibility of an employee to report any hazards or dangerous situations that may be seen on site.

• True

• False