Health and Safety Starter 1

Why is health and safety important?

• Job gets finished on time

• Reduces accidents

• Company makes more money

• Makes the boss happy

Does health and safety reduce insurance costs?

• True

• False

Does good health and safety policy reduce lost work output?

• True

• False

Does the HSE carry out investigations when things go wrong?

• False

• True

Do HSE check records required by law?

• No

• Yes

Can HSE give advice to companies regarding Health and Safety?

• Yes

• No

Can HSE take you to court if they think you have broken the law?

• No

• Yes

Which regulations cover the use and maintenance of work equipment?

• COSHH

• PUWER

What are the regulations that cover Lifting Equipment

• LOLER

• Working at Heights

• CDM

What regulations cover how design and construction are managed to ensure a safe build

• RIDDOR

• CDM