Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Quiz

Which of the following is a duty of specialists under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• Promoting international trade

• Controlling emissions into the atmosphere

• Increasing work hours

• Reducing employee benefits

Who is responsible for protecting others against risks arising from workplace activities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• The government

• The employer

• The public

• The media

Which group is exempt from the MHSWR protection?

• Office workers

• Seafarers and young people in family businesses

• Factory workers

• Construction workers

What should employers do if there are significant changes in working practices?

• Ignore the changes

• Review risk assessments and make modifications

• Hire more staff

• Increase working hours

What are employers expected to do regarding workplace hazards?

• Ignore them

• Take reasonable steps to familiarize with them

• Increase them

• Hide them from employees

What is the role of safety representatives according to the document?

• To ignore employee concerns

• To consult with representatives

• To perform all health tasks alone

• To avoid any assessments

What should employers establish for workers facing serious danger?

• A party plan

• Written procedures

• A vacation schedule

• A sports team

What is emphasized in the new regulations for risk assessments?

• Less detail

• Greater detail

• No detail

• Random detail

What should employers explain clearly to workers?

• When to take a break

• When to stop work and move to a place of safety

• When to have lunch

• When to start work

What is not a responsibility of safety representatives?

• Consulting with representatives

• Ignoring safety issues

• Taking into account employee views

• Participating in assessments