Health & Safety 4 & HASAWA

What is a Health and Safety Policy Statement?

• A document outlining an organization's commitment to health and safety

• A financial report for the organization

• A marketing strategy document

• A legal contract for employees

What does 'Accident and First Aid Monitoring' involve in a Health and Safety Policy?

• Establishing procedures for reporting and investigating incidents

• Creating new job roles

• Reducing employee benefits

• Improving office aesthetics

What does the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA) require organizations to do?

• Implement an 'organisational intent' for health and safety

• Increase employee salaries

• Reduce company expenses

• Improve office decor

Why is it important for a health and safety policy to be publicized according to HASAWA?

• So all employees know how health and safety is dealt with

• To increase company profits

• To reduce employee benefits

• To improve office aesthetics

What does the term "reasonably practicable" mean in the context of health and safety?

• Employers can avoid all safety measures.

• Costs of safety measures are justified by risk reduction.

• Employers can ignore safety responsibilities.

• Safety measures are optional for small businesses.

What should be displayed to workers according to the law?

• Company profits

• The law poster or equivalent leaflet

• Employee salaries

• Personal health records

What should employers explain to employees about risks?

• How risks will be controlled and who is responsible

• That risks are unavoidable

• That employees are responsible for all risks

• That risks are not important

What is the role of a competent person in a business?

• To manage health and safety

• To increase sales

• To handle customer complaints

• To manage finances

What is the purpose of consulting workers about health and safety?

• To involve them in decision-making

• To reduce their responsibilities

• To increase their workload

• To avoid legal issues

What should be provided to workers regarding health and safety duties?

• Personal opinions

• Information and training

• Financial incentives

• Vacation days