Understanding Health and Safety Roles

Which of the following is the first step in conducting a workplace risk assessment?

• Implementing control measures

• Identifying potential hazards

• Reporting incidents

• Providing health and safety training

What is the primary purpose of emergency response planning in the workplace?

• To reduce insurance costs

• To ensure a quick and organised reaction to incidents

• To increase productivity

• To avoid legal responsibilities

Which regulation sets out the general duties of employers and employees regarding workplace health and safety in Great Britain?

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• The Data Protection Act 2018

• The Equality Act 2010

• The Employment Rights Act 1996

Which item is considered personal protective equipment (PPE)?

• Safety goggles

• Office chair

• Computer mouse

• Desk lamp

Who is responsible for providing health and safety training to employees?

• The local council

• The employer

• The employee

• The Health and Safety Executive

What should an employee do immediately after witnessing a workplace incident?

• Ignore it

• Report it according to incident reporting protocols

• Leave the workplace

• Discuss it with friends

Who is typically responsible for carrying out risk assessments in the workplace?

• The cleaner

• The designated health and safety officer

• The local MP

• The receptionist

Which organisation is the national regulator for workplace health and safety in Great Britain?

• NHS

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• Ofsted

• British Standards Institution (BSI)

What is a key duty of an employee under health and safety legislation?

• To supervise other employees

• To take reasonable care of their own health and safety

• To set company policies

• To write risk assessments

Which of the following is a key duty of the employer in managing health and safety?

• To ignore hazards

• To provide a safe working environment

• To avoid training staff

• To delegate all responsibilities to employees