T-Level Building Services Core: Responsibilities & Guidelines

The Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974 covers:

• Consumer rights

• Environmental protection

• Employee rights and employer responsibilities

• Data protection

Who is covered under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• Only employers

• Only the self-employed

• All people at work, the self-employed, the general public, and all people and activities

• Only the general public.

The main objectives of HASAWA 1974 are:

• To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees at work

• To provide financial assistance to unemployed individuals

• To regulate the financial markets

• To promote international trade

Fill in the blank: The main objectives of HASAWA 1974 include the health and safety of ___ people at work.

• all

• some

• few

• no

Which of the following is a main objective of HASAWA 1974?

• Marketing strategies

• Increase in production

• Employee benefits

• Control of dangerous emissions

What does the site safety sign indicate about protective footwear?

• Protective footwear is mandatory

• Protective footwear is optional

• No specific requirement for footwear

• Footwear must be removed

According to the site safety sign, ___ must be worn at the construction site.

• A Cool Low peaked Hat

• Cowboy Boots

• Ear Plugs

• Hard Hats

• Gloves

Under HASAWA 1974, who is responsible for health, safety, and welfare?

• Employers only

• Employees only

• Everyone

• Government only

A health and safety policy must be produced if a company employs ______ or more employees.

• five

• ten

• twenty

• fifty

What does HASAWA relate to?

• Only employers

• Only employees

• All people at work

• Only the self-employed