Building Services Engineering Quiz

What is required by the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974 regarding accidents on a construction site?

• All accidents must be reported to the police.

• All accidents must be recorded in an accident book.

• Only major accidents need to be recorded.

• Accidents should be reported verbally to the manager.

Who is usually responsible for the accident book on a construction site?

• The injured person.

• The site manager/foreman or employer.

• The Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

• The local government.

Which of the following details is NOT required in the accident book?

• Name, address, and occupation of injured person.

• Dated signature of the injured person.

• Brief description of the accident and injury.

• Whether the accident needs to be reported to HSE.

What is the purpose of an accident reporting policy in companies?

• To provide guidance and timelines on how and when to report an accident

• To ensure employees work overtime

• To increase company profits

• To reduce the number of employees

What type of injuries does the accident reporting policy cover?

• Only major injuries

• Only minor injuries

• Both minor and major injuries

• Only injuries requiring hospitalization

Besides injuries, what else does the accident reporting policy provide guidance on?

• Employee promotions

• Near misses and other potential hazard reporting

• Company financials

• Employee attendance

What types of accidents must be reported to the HSE?

• Only accidents causing minor injuries

• All accidents causing death or major injury

• Accidents that do not require hospital treatment

• Only accidents involving equipment damage

What is considered a major injury that must be reported?

• A minor cut

• A bruise

• A fracture or amputation

• A headache

Who must be involved in the investigation of workplace accidents?

• Only the employer

• The employer, an insurance investigator, a safety representative, and a health and safety inspector

• Only a health and safety inspector

• Only a safety representative

What is the role of an investigator from an insurance company in accident investigations?

• To act on behalf of the employer or employee

• To replace the employer in the investigation

• To provide legal advice

• To conduct safety training