Hazard Awareness and Safety Regulations Quiz

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

• To manage workplace aesthetics

• To regulate employee salaries

• To enforce company dress codes

• To ensure a safe and healthy working environment for employees

Which regulation requires employers to carry out risk assessments?

• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

• Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

What does the acronym COSHH stand for?

• Control of Safety and Health Operations

• Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Committee of Safety and Health Officers

Which of the following is a requirement under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?

• Installation of safety barriers

• Regular health checks for employees

• Mandatory safety training for all employees

• Use of mechanical aids for lifting

What is the main focus of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995?

• To report workplace injuries and incidents

• To manage workplace aesthetics

• To enforce company dress codes

• To ensure employee training is up to date

Which regulation mandates the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work?

• Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

What is the purpose of the Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations 1989?

• To display health and safety information

• To provide first aid training

• To manage employee schedules

• To enforce dress codes

Which of the following is a key requirement of the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

• Use of ladders and scaffolding safety

• Regular health checks for employees

• Mandatory safety training for all employees

• Installation of safety barriers

What does the acronym RIDDOR stand for?

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

• Regulations for Industrial Diseases and Dangerous Operations

• Regulations for Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Operations

• Reporting of Industrial Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Which regulation focuses on the safe use of electrical systems?

• Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

• Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992