#01B Legislation

Freya is discussing workplace safety regulations with her colleague. She says, "The Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) set out the principles by which health and safety at work is regulated worldwide." Do you think Freya's statement is TRUE or FALSE?

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Kiara is starting a new job and wants to make sure she follows all the rules. She asks her manager if the Health and Safety at Work Act is law. Is she correct?

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Harry is learning about workplace safety laws. He reads about HASAWA and wonders: Is the whole aim of the HASAWA to protect people from harm?

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James is starting a new job and is reading about workplace safety. He wonders if the HASAWA only becomes statutory when he is working on site. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

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Max is starting a new job and learns about the HASAWA regulations. He wants to know if he is required to create and maintain a safe working environment as part of HASAWA.

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Oscar is reviewing the safety policies at his workplace. He reads that the HASAWA states that employers only have to provide protection for employees' eyes, hands and feet. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?

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Sophia has started a new job where she needs to use specialised equipment. Do you think Sophia should be provided with relevant training for the equipment she will be using?

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Mira is working on a construction site and notices some unsafe equipment. She wonders if it is only the supervisor's job to report it, or if everyone on site shares responsibility for health and safety. Do you think health and safety on site is everybody’s responsibility?

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Benjamin is working on site at a customer’s property. As an employee, does Benjamin need to take reasonable care about how he carries out his work?

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Daniel is working at a construction site and notices a loose wire that could be dangerous. It is not the responsibility of an employee to report any hazards or dangerous situations that may be seen on site.

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• FALSE