WorksheetsHealth and Safety Legislation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
It is the employee's responsibility to...
Follow any health and safety guidelines set out by their organisation
Carry out risk assessments for the working environment
Provide training for use of equipment
Have safety procedures in place
In which year was the Health and Safety at Work Act passed? (HASAWA)
1987
2001
1974
2010
Which of these items does NOT class as PPE
Safety helmet
High-visibility clothing
Branded uniform
Gloves
RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, (a) and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013)
What does COSHH stand for?
Controlled Operative Substance Handling in Hospitals
Careful Operation of Substantial Hazardous Happenings
Control of Serious Health Hazards
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Which of the below are organisations NOT responsible for when it comes to Health and Safety?
Providing suitable PPE for their workers
Ensuring that there are H&S procedures in place
The actions of trained individuals that work for the company
Providing training in how to use specialised equipment
Which of the following is a good way to prevent injury when handling large objects manually?
Lifting large objects unaided
Ensuring you lift from the knees
Twisting whilst you are carrying heavy objects
Carrying so much that your vision is obscured
Which of these must be reported under RIDDOR?
A staff member becoming injured from an incident within their home
Work-related accident that causes an injury
Small water spillages in the workplace
Staff members who have been off sick for a prolonged period
Whose responsibility is it to follow the safe working practices that has been implemented by a workplace?
The employee
Members of the public
The organisation
The government
Which of these is NOT required by law in relation to work equipment?
Equipment must be maintained and in good condition
Equipment must be used following the manufacturer's guidelines
Equipment must be installed correctly
Equipment must be made in specific grade standard factories
