Legislation and Consumer Protection Quiz

What is one of the main purposes of legislation according to the text?

• To increase taxes

• To protect us at work and in everyday life

• To limit personal freedoms

• To promote international trade

What is illegal regarding personal data according to the text?

• Selling data to third parties

• Sharing data with family

• Using data for personal projects

• Deleting data without permission

How does legislation protect consumers when buying products?

• By offering discounts

• By ensuring products are safe and not defective

• By providing free samples

• By extending warranty periods

What aspect of work is protected by law according to the text?

• The amount of hours required to work and rest breaks

• The type of job you can choose

• The salary you receive

• The location of your workplace

What is the main purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)?

• To ensure employees work overtime

• To cover all aspects of health and safety in the workplace

• To increase employee salaries

• To promote employee social events

What is one of the legal duties of employers under HASAWA?

• To provide free meals to employees

• To ensure the salon is safe to work in

• To offer free transportation

• To organize team-building activities

What are employees required to do according to HASAWA?

• Work without breaks

• Use equipment correctly

• Ignore safety protocols

• Work from home

What should employees do if they identify a hazard in the workplace?

• Ignore it

• Inform their employer

• Fix it themselves

• Leave the workplace immediately

What is the industry-related disease mentioned in the context of hairdressing and barbering?

• Asthma

• Dermatitis

• Tuberculosis

• Diabetes

According to RIDDOR, within how many days must incidents be reported?

• 5 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 14 days