BPEC H&S L.O.1

What is the main aim of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA)?

• To increase productivity

• To ensure safe attitudes toward health and safety at work

• To reduce construction costs

• To enforce overtime regulations

Who enforces the HASAWA 1974?

• Local Police

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• Fire Department

• Trade Unions

Which CDM 2015 duty holder is responsible for the Health and Safety File?

• Main Contractor

• Principal Designer

• Domestic Client

• Sub-Contractor

What type of sign is a blue circle with a white symbol?

• Prohibition

• Mandatory

• Warning

• Fire Equipment

Which legislation requires annual gas safety checks in rented properties?

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• PUWER

• GSIUR

• COSHH

• RIDDOR

True or False: Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs) are legally binding.

• True

• False

True or False: Domestic Clients under CDM 2015 have no health and safety responsibilities.

• True
• False

True or False: Local Authorities enforce health and safety in offices and retail premises.

• True
• False

True or False: A prohibition notice allows work to continue while fixes are made.

• True
• False

True or False: RIDDOR requires reporting accidents causing >7 days’ absence.

• False
• True