Health and Safety Quiz

The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) 1974 places responsibility for health and safety on which group? Instructions: Each question has one correct answer. Select the best option for each question.

• Employees only

• Employers only

• Both employers and employees

• The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

What is the main duty of an employer under the HSWA 1974? Instructions: Each question has one correct answer. Select the best option for each question.

• To pay for employee healthcare costs

• To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees as far as reasonably practicable

• To provide every employee with personal protective equipment (PPE)

• To report all workplace injuries, no matter how minor

What does 'reasonably practicable' mean in the context of the HSWA? Instructions: Each question has one correct answer. Select the best option for each question.

• Cost always outweighs safety

• Balancing the level of risk against the measures needed to control it

• Employers must do everything possible, regardless of cost

• Employers are exempt from responsibility if employees are careless

Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, who is responsible for preparing the construction phase plan? Instructions: Each question has one correct answer. Select the best option for each question.

• Principal Contractor

• Architect

• Client

• Health and Safety Executive

What is the key purpose of CDM regulations?

• To ensure projects are completed on time

• To improve health and safety management on construction projects

• To regulate construction site wages

• To monitor compliance with building codes

When must a construction project have a principal designer and a principal contractor?

• For projects lasting longer than 6 months

• For projects with multiple contractors

• For projects with budgets exceeding £1 million

• For all construction projects, regardless of size

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 require employers to:

• Provide annual health checks for employees

• Avoid manual handling tasks where possible and reduce risk when unavoidable

• Allow employees to refuse manual handling tasks

• Train employees to lift objects over 50kg

What is the first step in assessing a manual handling task?

• Assigning the task to the most physically capable employee

• Identifying the load and the risks involved

• Providing employees with lifting belts

• Consulting the HSE

Which of the following is NOT a key consideration for manual handling?

• The weight of the load

• The distance to be carried

• The weather conditions

• The posture of the handler

Under the Working at Height Regulations 2005, what must be done before working at height?

• Ensure workers are trained and risks are assessed

• Provide workers with a rest period every 2 hours

• Only allow those under 40 years of age to work at height

• Avoid all work above 2 meters