The purpose of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) is to:

Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees at work

Regulate financial transactions in the workplace

Promote environmental sustainability

Manage employee benefits and compensation

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 define:

Responsibilities of employers and employees

Environmental protection guidelines

Identify the roles and responsibilities that both employer and employee have in relation to Health & Safety under the Health & Safety at work act 1974.

Employers must ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees at work, while employees must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others.

Employers are responsible for providing free health check-ups, while employees must attend these check-ups regularly.

Employers must provide transportation for employees, while employees must use the transportation provided.

Employers must offer health insurance, while employees must pay for their own safety equipment.

What is the duty of care for employers regarding the welfare, health, and safety of their employees?

To ensure a safe working environment

To offer flexible working hours

Employers should ensure working conditions by:

Providing a safe and healthy environment

Offering flexible working hours

What is one of the responsibilities of employers under statutory legislation?

Provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Employers must ensure there is a _______ in place.

Health & Safety Policy statement

Employers are required to ensure employees are aware of control measures by:

providing training and information

only hiring experienced workers

Employers must take particular account of risks to new and expectant mothers because:

they are legally required to do so.

it is a suggestion, not a requirement.

it is beneficial for the company's image.

What must employers do when assessing risks to young or vulnerable people?

Conduct a thorough risk assessment

What arrangements must employers make for effective planning, organisation, control, maintaining, and review of health & safety?

Employers must establish a comprehensive health and safety management system.

Employers should focus only on emergency response planning.

Employers need to conduct annual safety audits only.

Employers are required to provide health insurance to all employees.

Employers must appoint competent persons to ensure compliance with health & safety laws because:

it enhances company reputation.

What is one of the responsibilities of employees under statutory legislation?

Look after their own safety and that of their colleagues

What should an employee do if any situation arises that could be considered dangerous?

Report the situation to a supervisor immediately.

Ignore the situation and continue working.

Try to handle the situation alone.

Wait for someone else to notice the situation.

An employee should bring to their employer's attention regarding welfare, health, and safety arrangements:

Whenever they notice a potential issue

Only when there is an emergency

Never, it's not their responsibility

How can an employee coordinate and help their employer to meet statutory obligations?

By coordinating with the employer to ensure compliance

By ignoring statutory obligations

By avoiding communication with the employer

By focusing only on personal tasks

What is one of the responsibilities of employees under health and safety law?

Having the right to leave a work activity they believe to be unsafe without being disputed

Having the right to work without breaks

Having the right to work overtime without pay

Having the right to ignore safety protocols

What must employees report according to statutory legislation?

Any injuries, strains, or illnesses they develop

What are the training needs of staff regarding Health & Safety?

Understanding emergency procedures

Learning about workplace hazards

Knowing how to use safety equipment

Safety Officers monitor and implement codes of practice by:

Conducting regular inspections and audits

Delegating all responsibilities

What is involved in updating company Health & Safety documents?

Reviewing and revising existing policies

Only updating emergency contacts

Focusing solely on employee training

Safety Officers liaise with external bodies such as the HSE by:

conducting regular meetings and inspections

focusing solely on internal policies

One of the responsibilities of Safety Officers related to inspections is:

Conducting regular safety audits

Safety Officers play a role in advising on PPE by:

Ensuring compliance with regulations

Providing training and guidance

The recording and reporting responsibilities of Safety Officers involve:

ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

conducting regular safety audits.

documenting incidents and corrective actions.

What is one of the roles of a Safety Representative?

To ensure workplace safety compliance

To oversee marketing strategies

To develop software applications

What should a Safety Representative investigate?

Safety hazards in the workplace

What facilities and support can a Safety Representative request from employers?

Access to safety equipment and training

Permission to hire additional staff

Authority to make executive decisions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name the industry standards within the construction industry.

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

All of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

State the responsibilities of the employer and employee in relation to industry standards.

The employer is responsible for setting industry standards, and the employee must follow them.

The employer must ensure compliance with industry standards, and the employee must adhere to them.

The employer and employee both have no responsibilities regarding industry standards.

The employee is responsible for setting industry standards, and the employer must follow them.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify statutory and non-statutory regulations.

Statutory regulations are laws enacted by a government body, while non-statutory regulations are guidelines or standards not legally enforced.

Statutory regulations are guidelines or standards not legally enforced, while non-statutory regulations are laws enacted by a government body.

Both statutory and non-statutory regulations are laws enacted by a government body.

Both statutory and non-statutory regulations are guidelines or standards not legally enforced.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a statutory document that falls under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Environmental Protection Act

Data Protection Act

Consumer Rights Act

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a statutory document that falls under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Environmental Protection Act

Data Protection Act

Consumer Rights Act

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a statutory document that falls under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations

Environmental Protection Act

Data Protection Act

Consumer Rights Act

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a statutory document that falls under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations

Environmental Protection Act

Data Protection Act

Consumer Rights Act

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State the responsibilities of the employer and employee in relation to industry standards.

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Which of the following is a statutory document that falls under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

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