Legislation - Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)

What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) set out?

• The main principles by which health and safety at work is regulated in the UK today.

• The procedures for reporting workplace accidents to the police.

• The guidelines for employee dress codes in offices.

• The requirements for annual company financial audits.

Who is responsible for creating, maintaining, and operating a safe work environment under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)?

• Employers and employees.

• Only the government.

• Only the employees.

• Only the employers.

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) is statutory law.

• True

• False

According to the passage, what can happen to people who do not comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) regulations?

• Criminal penalties can be imposed.

• They will receive a promotion.

• They will be given a bonus.

• They will be exempt from future regulations.

According to HASAWA, maintaining clean and tidy work areas is important.

• True

• False

What does PPE stand for?

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Public Policy Education

• Professional Performance Evaluation

• Primary Power Equipment

Which of the following is NOT a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

• Eye protection

• Hand protection

• Food protection

• Foot protection

Name one example of head protection used as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

• Hard hat

• Safety gloves

• Steel-toe boots

• Ear plugs

Which type of PPE is shown in the image?

• Ear protection

• Eye protection

• Hand protection

• Foot protection

Which type of PPE is shown in the image?

• Breathing protection

• Head protection

• Foot protection

• Hand protection