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WorksheetsUK Health and Safety Legislation
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) places the responsibility for safety on site on?
The first aid officer only
The site safety officer only
The environment agency
Everyone on site
Which of the following is a non-statutory document?
Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
IEE Wiring Regulations (2018)
COSHH Regulations (2002)
The Electricity Safety, Quality & Continuity Regulations (2002)
The employer must provide a Health & Safety policy statement if there are
5 or more employees
5 different trades on site
Less than 5 employees
Weekly site meetings
Accidents on site can be reduced if the employer provides adequate
Canteen facilities
Staff instruction and training
Overtime payments
Escape routes
The Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 requires the employer to display
A Certificate of Competence
An insurance policy
An Electrical Installation Certificate
A current insurance certificate
When a health and safety problem is identified in the workplace, it should first be reported to the
Supervisor, manager or employer
Health and Safety Executive
Weekly site meeting
Police station
The legislation which prohibits live working except in exceptional circumstances is
Provision & use of work equipment Regulations (1992)
BS 7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations (1992)
Electricity at Work Regulations (1989)
It is the duty of all employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act to
Work independently
Look after the safety of themselves and others
Instruct other workers on safety matters
Look after their own safety only
The IEE Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
Are statutory regulations
Are part of the Electricity at Work regulations
Are non-statutory regulations
Have been replaced by IEEI Wiring regulations
It is the responsibility of all employers to ensure the workplace is
Safe without risk to health
Always clean and tidy
Warm and comfortable to work in
Inspected every day to identify hazards
The Provision and Use of Equipment Regulations are
Statutory regulations governing all places of work
Statutory regulations applicable to large factories only
Statutory regulations applicable to small factories only
Non statutory regulations for use as guidance
