Health and Safety 40 question 3/01

Who passes acts of law?

• HSE

• Parliament

• Council

• European Union

What is the function of an approved code of practice?

• Offers practical advice on how to comply with the law

• Offers practical advice on how to avoid the law

• Offers practical advice on how to comply with certain aspects of the law

• Offers practical advice on how to avoid certain aspects of the law

Which enables other statutory legislation?

• Environmental Protection Act

• Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations

• The Health and Safety at Work etc Act

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

What is the primary aim of the Health & Safety at Work etc Act?

• To secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work

• To secure the health, safety and welfare of unemployed persons

• To secure the health, safety and welfare of employers at work

• To secure the health, safety and welfare of young persons

Which of the following does NOT apply to an employee?

• They need to look after their own safety

• They need to co-operate with their employer

• They don’t interfere with any safety measures

• They don’t need to look after the safety of their customers

Which statutory document dictates that working on or near live conductors can only be carried out when justified and suitable precautions are in place?

• The Electricity at Work Regulations

• The Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations

• The Health and Safety at Work etc Act

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Which statutory regulation ensures that employers provide appropriate control measures to reduce their employees being subject to harm from paints?

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations

• The Control of Asbestos Regulations

• Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

Which statutory regulation regulates how electrical and electronic equipment are disposed of?

• COSHH

• WEEE Regulations

• PUWER

• PPE at Work Regulations

Which relates to the possibility that an employee is being exposed to excess noise?

• Dermatitis prevention

• Asbestos screening

• Lung function test

• Hearing conservation

Which act of law demands that employers use an environmental management system?

• The Hazardous Waste Regulations

• Pollution Prevention and Control Act

• Control of Pollution Act

• Environmental Protection Act