What is the main purpose of HASWA?

• To set rules for scaffold erection only

• To regulate PPE supply only

• To provide the legal framework for workplace safety

• To govern building design codes

Under HASWA, what must employers do?

• Provide free lunches

• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of employees

• Guarantee promotions

• Pay overtime for all work

Which of these is a COSHH hazard for bricklayers?

• Falling scaffolds

• Silica dust

• Manual lifting of bricks

• Cement Dust

Which is a correct control measure under COSHH?

• Never store chemicals on site

• Always work outdoors

• Provide safety data sheets and PPE

• Rinse cement off hands with solvent

Which of the following must be reported under RIDDOR?

• Tea spillage

• Minor paper cuts

• A fall from height causing fractures

• A broken trowel

Which is a key requirement under PUWER?

• Equipment must only be used during daylight

• Equipment must be suitable, maintained, and inspected

• Equipment must be painted bright colours

• Equipment should only be used once before replacement

What is the safest way to lift heavy materials?

• Bend your back and lift quickly

• Keep the load away from your body

• Use leg muscles and keep load close

• Twist your body for better balance

Which PPE protects against cement burns and cuts?

• Dust mask

• Gloves

• Ear plugs

• High-visibility vest

What is the correct ladder setup under Work at Height Regulations?

• Flush with the landing point at 45°

• 1m above landing, 75° angle

• Resting against a window frame

• Secured with bricks at the base

Which of the following is a power of HSE inspectors?

• Offering construction loans

• Entering sites unannounced

• Designing scaffold structures

• Approving wage increases