Understanding HASWA Responsibilities

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASWA), who is primarily responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of employees at work?

• The local council

• The employer

• The employee

• The Health and Safety Executive

Which of the following is a key responsibility of employees under HASWA?

• Providing safety training to colleagues

• Taking reasonable care for their own health and safety

• Writing risk assessments for the company

• Inspecting all equipment weekly

What must an employer provide to ensure a safe working environment under HASWA?

• Free lunch

• Adequate information, instruction, training, and supervision

• Company car

• Flexible working hours

If an employee notices a hazard in the workplace, what should they do according to HASWA?

• Ignore it

• Report it to their employer or supervisor

• Try to fix it themselves without telling anyone

• Leave work immediately

Which of the following is an employer’s duty regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

• Allowing employees to bring their own PPE from home

• Providing suitable PPE free of charge

• Charging employees for PPE

• Only providing PPE if requested

What is the correct procedure if an accident/incident occurs at work, even if no one is injured?

• Do nothing

• Report it to the employer and record it in the accident book

• Only tell a colleague

• Wait until the end of the week to mention it

Who is responsible for using PPE correctly in the workplace?

• The employer only

• The employee

• The Health and Safety Executive

• The local council

Which of the following is NOT an employer’s responsibility under HASWA?

• Maintaining safe systems of work

• Providing a safe place of work

• Ensuring employees take regular breaks

• Providing safe access and egress

What should an employee do if they are unsure how to use a piece of equipment safely?

• Use it anyway

• Ask for training or instruction

• Wait for someone else to use it

• Ignore the task

How often should employers review and update their health and safety policies?

• Every 10 years

• Regularly, and whenever there are significant changes

• Only when an accident occurs

• Never