Employers Test

Under Section 2 of HASAWA, employers must:

• Provide free refreshments

• Ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of employees

• Pay for private medical insurance

• Supply uniforms only

Which of the following is a duty under Section 2 HASAWA?

• Provide and maintain safe plant and systems of work

• Pay overtime rates

• Guarantee promotion opportunities

• Provide staff discounts

The MHSW Regulations require employers to:

• Carry out risk assessments

• Provide free gym memberships

• Review staff performance annually

• Provide holiday pay

A key requirement of the MHSW Regulations is:

• Appointing competent persons for health and safety

• Paying tax for employees

• Writing contracts of employment

• Allowing staff breaks

Why must employers consult employees on health and safety?

• It is optional

• To make staff feel valued

• It is a legal requirement and improves workplace safety

• To reduce workload for managers

What should a Health and Safety Policy Statement include?

• Responsibilities, arrangements, and general statement of intent

• Details of wages and bonuses

• Holiday entitlement rules

• Job advertisements

Who is responsible for ensuring a safe workplace under HASAWA?

• The employer

• Employees only

• Customers

• External contractors only

Safe handling and use of substances is governed by:

• COSHH Regulations (and employer duties under HASAWA/MHSW)

• Employment Rights Act

• Working Time Directive

• Equalities Act

Which of the following must employers provide regarding training?

• Induction training and ongoing instruction as necessary

• Paid driving lessons

• College grants

• Annual bonuses

Which of the following shows compliance with safe plant and equipment duties?

• Providing well-maintained machinery with safety guards

• Allowing staff to use broken ladders

• Ignoring inspection schedules

• Leaving electrical equipment untested