WorksheetsHealth and Safety Regulations
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is legislation?
Laws passed by Parliament
Rules set by employers
Guidelines from the HSE
Safety procedures on construction sites
What is the main objective of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
To protect the general public from work activities
To control the use of hazardous substances
To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all persons at work
To regulate the transportation of explosives
Under which regulations do employers have a duty to report accidents, diseases, or dangerous occurrences?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Which regulations cover the handling, storage, and transportation of potentially hazardous substances?
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
What do the Work at Height Regulations 2005 aim to do?
Prevent death and injury caused by falls from height
Protect workers from excessive noise at their place of work
Reduce the risks of health issues from vibration
Ensure the safe use of lifting equipment
Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, what is the duty of employers?
To provide safe access and egress to the work area
To provide personal protective equipment free of charge
To ensure the absence of risks to health in connection with the handling of substances
To limit the risks involved in using electricity at work
What is the duty of employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act?
To take reasonable care for their own health and safety
To provide clear instructions and adequate training for employees
To report accidents, diseases, or dangerous occurrences
To use any equipment and safeguards provided by the employer
Who enforces the Health and Safety at Work Act?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The British Safety Council
The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
The local police department
What can the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) do if they find health and safety problems on a site?
Issue improvement notices
Charge companies for HSE costs
Prosecute anyone who breaks the law
All of the above
Where can you find sources of health and safety information?
Company health and safety policy
HSE leaflets
British Safety Council
All of the above
