Safe Practices

What is the purpose OF HSW A?

• To look at what risks are and take sensible measures to tackle them.

• To provide a legal framework to encourage high standards of health and safety at work.

• To control the release into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances from premises.

• To control ignition sources.

The HSE's mission is the prevention of ..., .... and ill health to those at work and those affected by work .....

What does the color yellow indicate according to the passage?

• Warning of possible danger

• Toxic hazard

• First aid

• Safe condition

What information does the 'Safe condition' provide?

• Information about safe condition

• Warning of possible danger

• Toxic hazard

• Mandatory action

What does the color blue indicate according to the passage?

• Mandatory action, head protection must be worn.

• First aid

• Safe condition

• Toxic hazard

What does the color green signify in the passage?

• First aid

• Safe condition

• Escape routes

• Warning of possible danger

• First aid and rescue stations

Describe cases where an inspector may take enforcement actions.

• Informal: where the breach of the law is more serious - give advice both face to face and in writing

• Prohibition notice : where the activity involves risks of serious personal injury - prohibit the activity immediately until remedial action is taken.

• Improvement notice :where the breach of the law is more serious - requires remedial action within a time period.

• Prohibition notice :where the breach of the law is relatively minor - prohibit the activity immediately until remedial action is taken.

• Informal: where the breach of the law is relatively minor - give advice both face to face and in writing.

What is the primary responsibility of every employee according to the passage?

• To take reasonable care of the safety of himself and others

• To interfere with safety provisions

• To ignore safety measures

• To prioritize personal tasks over safety

According to the passage, whose safety should employees be concerned about?

• Their own and others' safety

• Only their own safety

• Only the safety of others

• The safety of management

What should employees avoid doing in the interests of safety?

• Interfering with anything provided for safety

• Taking care of their own safety

• Ensuring the safety of others

• Following safety protocols