NETK3-01 Health & Safety

Who passes Acts of Parliament?

• HSE

• Parliament

• Council

• European Union

Answer explanation

Acts of law are passed by Parliament, which is the legislative body responsible for making and enacting laws in a country. Other entities like the HSE, Council, and European Union have different roles in governance.

What is the function of an approved code of practice?

• Offers practical advice on how to comply with the law

• Offers practical advice on how to avoid the law

• Offers practical advice on how to comply with certain aspects of the law

• Offers practical advice on how to avoid certain aspects of the law

Answer explanation

An approved code of practice provides practical advice on how to comply with the law, ensuring that individuals and organizations understand their legal obligations and can meet them effectively.

Which Act enables other statutory legislation?

• Environmental Protection Act

• Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations

• The Health and Safety at Work etc Act

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Answer explanation

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act serves as a framework legislation that enables and supports other statutory regulations, ensuring workplace safety and health standards are met.

What is the primary aim of the Health & Safety at Work etc Act?

• To secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work

• To secure the health, safety and welfare of unemployed persons

• To secure the health, safety and welfare of employers at work

• To secure the health, safety and welfare of young persons

Answer explanation

The primary aim of the Health & Safety at Work etc Act is to secure the health, safety and welfare of persons at work, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.

Which of the following does NOT apply to an employee?

• They need to look after their own safety

• They need to co-operate with their employer

• They don’t interfere with any safety measures

• They don’t need to look after the safety of their customers

Answer explanation

Employees are responsible for their own safety, cooperating with employers, and not interfering with safety measures. However, they are not required to look after the safety of customers, making this the correct choice.

Which statutory document dictates that working on or near live conductors can only be carried out when justified and suitable precautions are in place?

• The Electricity at Work Regulations

• The Electricity Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations

• The Health and Safety at Work etc Act

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Answer explanation

The Electricity at Work Regulations specifically require that work on or near live conductors is only done when justified and with appropriate precautions, ensuring safety in electrical operations.

Which statutory regulation ensures that employers provide appropriate control measures to reduce their employees being subject to harm from paints?

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations

• The Control of Asbestos Regulations

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

Answer explanation

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations require employers to implement control measures to protect employees from harmful substances, including paints, ensuring their safety at work.

Which statutory regulation governs how electrical and electronic equipment are disposed of?

• COSHH

• WEEE Regulations

• PUWER

• PPE at Work Regulations

Answer explanation

The WEEE Regulations (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) specifically govern the disposal and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, making it the correct choice for this question.

Which relates to the possibility that an employee is being exposed to excess noise?

• Dermatitis prevention

• Asbestos screening

• Lung function test

• Hearing conservation

Answer explanation

Hearing conservation relates directly to protecting employees from excess noise exposure, which can lead to hearing loss. The other options focus on different health concerns unrelated to noise.

Which act of law requires employers to use an environmental management system?

• The Hazardous Waste Regulations

• Pollution Prevention and Control Act

• Control of Pollution Act

• Environmental Protection Act

Answer explanation

The Pollution Prevention and Control Act requires employers to implement an environmental management system to minimize pollution and manage environmental impacts effectively.