Formative Assessment 2

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What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?

• To increase construction productivity
• To ensure health and safety laws are carried out correctly
• To provide financial support for injured workers
• To design new construction equipment

Which of the following is NOT a power of the HSE inspector?

• Make spot checks in the workplace
• Examine anything on the premises
• Issue fines on the spot without investigation
• Take things away to be examined

What is the main difference between an Improvement Notice and a Prohibition Notice?

• Improvement Notice is for minor issues, Prohibition Notice is for major issues
• Improvement Notice allows time for changes, Prohibition Notice requires immediate action
• Improvement Notice is issued by local authorities, Prohibition Notice by HSE
• Improvement Notice is for individuals, Prohibition Notice is for companies

Which of the following is NOT an employer's responsibility under health and safety regulations?

• Provide a safe working environment
• Carry out risk assessments
• Provide personal protective equipment free of charge
• Ensure employees never make mistakes

What is a potential consequence for an employee who does not cooperate with their employer regarding health and safety?

• Promotion
• Bonus payment
• Loss of employment
• Additional training

What does RIDDOR stand for?

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation
• Regulation of Industrial Dangers and Occupational Risks
• Recording of Incidents, Damages and Operational Responsibilities
• Reducing Injuries through Detection, Observation and Reporting

Why is it important to report near misses in the workplace?

• To assign blame to workers
• To reduce workload
• To provide early warning of potential problems
• To increase insurance premiums

In the accident scenario described, what was the primary cause of John's fall?

• John's carelessness
• Tight project deadlines
• Improperly secured scaffolding
• Heavy power drill

Which safety protocol, if followed, could have significantly reduced the risk of John's accident?

• Wearing a hard hat
• Using safety harnesses
• Taking more breaks
• Working slower