T-Level Core A3.1-3.4 Health, Safety & Environmental Regulations

​ (a)   : purpose: makes provision for the improved control of pollution to the air, water and land by regulating the management of waste and the control of emissions

• ​ (b)   : purpose: measures relating to the regulation and control of the transit, import and export of waste(including recyclable materials), the prevention, reduction and elimination of pollution caused by waste and the requirement for an assessment of the impact on the environment of projects likely to have significant effects on the environment

• ​ (c)   purpose: controls the storage, transport and disposal of hazardous waste (waste stream) to ensure it is appropriately managed and any risks are minimised

• ​ (d)   2013 : purpose: to reduce the amount of electronic and electrical equipment incinerated or sent to landfill sites. Places onus on all businesses to correctly store and transport electrical waste

• ​ (e)   : purpose: to reduce death, damage and injury caused by fire by placing legal responsibilities on employers to carry out a fire risk assessment. All organisations are required to have procedures for evacuation in the event of a fire

• Environmental Protection Act 1990
• Special Waste Regulations 1996
• Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005:
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO) 2005
• Waste Electrical&Electronic Equipment Regulations
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

• To define employers' responsibilities to protect health, safety, and welfare at work

• To reduce the amount of electronic and electrical equipment incinerated

• To regulate the management of waste and control of emissions

• To control the storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste

Which regulation aims to reduce the number and severity of workplace accidents?

• Environmental Protection Act 1990

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1994

What is the purpose of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1994?

• To assess and minimise the risk to employees' health involved in manual handling

• To ensure employers control substances hazardous to health

• To define employers' duties to report serious workplace accidents

• To reduce death, damage, and injury caused by fire

What do the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 require employers to do?

• Report serious workplace accidents and occupational diseases

• Control the transit, import, and export of waste

• Carry out risk assessments of workstations used by employees

• Provide appropriate personal protective equipment to reduce harm

What is the main focus of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)?

• To regulate the management of waste and control of emissions

• To report serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases, and specified dangerous occurrences

• To assess and minimise the risk to employees' health involved in manual handling

• To reduce the amount of electronic and electrical equipment incinerated

Roman is starting a new manufacturing business and wants to ensure he complies with laws regarding pollution control for air, water, and land. Which act should Arthur refer to for improved control of pollution to air, water, and land?

• Special Waste Regulations 1996

• Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005

• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

• Environmental Protection Act 1990

Ellis is responsible for managing waste at his company. He needs to ensure that the transit, import, and export of waste are properly regulated and controlled. Which regulation is NOT directly linked to the safe disposal of waste?

• Environmental Protection Act 1990

• Special Waste Regulations 1996

• Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 1994

Zahra manages a recycling centre and is reviewing the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE) 2013. What is the main goal of these regulations that she should focus on?

• To define employers' duties to report serious workplace accidents

• To control the storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste

• To ensure employers control substances hazardous to health

• To reduce the amount of electronic and electrical equipment incinerated or sent to landfill

Melih is responsible for fire safety in his office building. He wants to ensure that the workplace complies with the law aimed at reducing death, damage, and injury caused by fire. Which legislation should Melih refer to?

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).

• COSHH 1994 and 2004 ammendments

• Health and Safety (DSE) Regulations 1992

• Regulatory Reform Order (RRO) 2005