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WorksheetsConstructions skills 6219 Lv1 Health and safety Lesson 1
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 29mins
Below is a list of objectives. Note the numbers of the main aims and objectives of the Health and Safety at
Work Act 1974.
1. To secure the health, safety and welfare of all persons at work.
2. To ensure all construction sites pay all fines.
3. To protect the general public from risk to health and safety arising out of work
activities.
4. To control the use, handling, storage and transportation of explosives and highly
flammable substances.
5. To secure the health and safety of professional workers on a construction site.
6. To protect work materials from being stolen or damaged.
7. To control the release of noxious or offensive substances into the atmosphere.
8. To fine construction companies at every possible opportunity.
Complete the activity below by stating the correct words for each letter.
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W
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What does regulation (COSHH = The control of substances Hazardous to health) cover?
Regulations that cover the use of chemicals and substances that are used at work
Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders
Regulations that require the assessment of work related hazards and how to minimise risks
Regulations that cover accidents and incidents at work which need to be reported
What does regulation (PUWER = The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation) cover?
Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of equipment that is used at work e.g. a power saw
Regulations that cover the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection
Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of lifting equipment e.g. the use of cranes
Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders
What does regulation (RIDDOR = The Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation) cover?
Regulations that cover accidents and incidents at work which need to be reported to the HSE
Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders
Regulations that cover how design and construction are managed to enable safe build
Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of equipment that is used at work e.g. a power saw
What does regulation (MHSW = The Management of Health and Safety at Work regulation) cover?
Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders
Regulations that cover the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection
Regulations that require the assessment of work-related hazards and how to minimise risks
Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of lifting equipment e.g. the use of cranes
What does regulation (CDM = The Construction Design and Management regulation) cover?
Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of equipment that is used at work e.g. a power saw
Regulations that cover how design and construction are managed to enable safe build
Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders
Regulations that cover accidents and incidents at work which need to be reported to the HSE
What does regulation (Working at heights regulation 2005) cover?
Regulations that cover the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection
Regulations that cover accidents and incidents at work which need to be reported to the HSE
Regulations that cover the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection
Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders
What does regulation (LOLER = Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) cover?
Regulations that cover accidents and incidents at work which need to be reported to the HSE
Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of lifting equipment e.g. the use of cranes
Regulations that cover how design and construction are managed to enable safe build
Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders
What does regulation (PPE(W) = Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulation 1992/2022) cover?
Regulations that cover the user of chemicals and substances that are used at work
Regulations that cover the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection
Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of equipment that is used at work e.g. a power saw
Regulations that cover PPE to employees who may be exposed to risk to their health or safety while at work
What does regulation (The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005) cover?
Regulations that cover how design and construction are managed to enable safe build
Regulations that cover the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection
Regulations that cover accidents and incidents at work which need to be reported to the HSE
Regulations that cover PPE to employees who may be exposed to risk to their health or safety while at work.
What does regulation (Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992) cover?
Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of equipment that is used at work e.g. a power saw
Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of lifting equipment e.g. the use of cranes
Regulations that cover how to avoid, assess and reduce the risk of injury from manual handling
Regulations that cover the user of chemicals and substances that are used at work
Name 5 different health and safety legislations? (For example: HASAWA = Health And Safety At Work Act)
COSHH = The (a) (b) (c) (d) to (e)
PUWER = The (a) and (b) of (c) (d) (e)
RIDDOR = The (a) of Injuries (b) and (c) (d) (e)
MHSW = The (a) of (b) and (c) at (d) regulation 1999
CDM = The (a) (b) and (c) Regulation 2015
WAH = (a) (b) (c) Regulation 2005
LOLER = (a) (b) and (c) (d) (e) 1998
PPE = (a) (b) (c) at Work Regulation 1992
CNWR = The (a) of (b) at (c) (d) 2005
MHO = (a) (b) (c) Regulations 1992
