Health and Safety Regulations Part 1

Which regulation requires employers to report certain workplace injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences?

• COSHH

• RIDDOR

• PUWER

• CDM

What is the main purpose of COSHH regulations?

• To control the use of work equipment

• To manage hazardous substances in the workplace

• To report workplace injuries

• To provide personal protective equipment

Which regulation is specifically aimed at managing health and safety in construction projects?

• CDM

• WAHR

• MHOR

• HASAWA

PUWER regulations are concerned with which of the following?

• The use of hazardous substances

• The provision and use of work equipment

• The reporting of injuries

• The management of construction sites

Which of the following is NOT a requirement under the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulations?

• PPE must be provided free of charge

• PPE must be suitable for the risks involved

• Employees must pay for their own PPE

• PPE must be properly maintained

WAHR regulations are designed to protect workers from risks associated with:

• Hazardous substances

• Working at height

• Manual handling

• Electrical equipment

Which regulation sets out requirements for safe manual handling in the workplace?

• MHOR

• RIDDOR

• CDM

• COSHH

Under RIDDOR, which of the following must be reported?

• All minor cuts and bruises

• Only fatal accidents

• Specified injuries, occupational diseases, and dangerous occurrences

• All near misses

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with HASAWA in the workplace?

• Only the employer

• Only the employee

• Both employer and employee

• The local council

Which of the following is a key duty under COSHH?

• To provide first aid training

• To assess the risks from hazardous substances

• To report all accidents

• To inspect scaffolding