Starter Activity

Select the four main objectives of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

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

• To increase company profits.

• To ensure only employers are responsible for safety.

• To set minimum wage standards.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is:

• a law that sets out the duties of employers and employees to ensure workplace health and safety.

• a guideline for food safety in restaurants.

• a regulation for environmental protection only.

• a policy for employee benefits and compensation.

The main objectives of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 are:

• To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees at work.

• To increase company profits.

• To promote international trade agreements.

• To provide free healthcare to all citizens.

Fill in the blank: One of the main objectives of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the health and safety of ___ people at work.

• all

• some

• few

• selected

Fill in the blank: One of the main objectives of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is to protect others from ___ at work.

• risks

• holidays

• profits

• meetings

According to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, whose responsibility is it to ensure health, safety, and welfare at work?

• Only the employer's responsibility

• Only the employee's responsibility

• Everyone's responsibility

• The government's responsibility

A Health and Safety Policy must be produced if a company has how many employees?

• 2 or more

• 5 or more

• 10 or more

• 20 or more

According to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, only employees are responsible for health and safety at work.

• True

• False

Fill in the blank: The duty of an employee is to take reasonable care of the health and safety of _______ and others.

• yourself

• the employer

• the equipment

• the building

According to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, what is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?

• HSE officers inspect sites and offer guidance.

• HSE provides medical treatment to injured workers.

• HSE manages employee payroll and benefits.

• HSE is responsible for company marketing strategies.