WorksheetsKey health and safety regulations
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 32mins
What does HASAWA stand for?
Health and Safety Awareness Act
Health and Safety at Work Act
Health And Safe Awareness Work Act
Health Awareness Safety Awareness Work Awareness
What is the purpose of HASAWA?
To provide equal employment opportunities
To enforce strict dress code policies
To promote productivity and efficiency in the workplace
To ensure health, safety, and welfare at work
Who enforces HASAWA?
Department of Labor (DOL)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What are the employer responsibilities under HASAWA?
Providing a safe and healthy work environment, conducting risk assessments, implementing safety measures, providing training and information to employees, and consulting with employees on health and safety matters.
Providing a flexible work schedule, conducting employee surveys, implementing wellness programs, providing training and information to employees, and consulting with employees on work-life balance.
Providing a clean and organized work environment, conducting background checks, implementing security measures, providing training and information to employees, and consulting with employees on workplace etiquette.
Providing a comfortable work environment, conducting performance assessments, implementing disciplinary measures, providing training and information to employees, and consulting with employees on work-related matters.
What are the employee responsibilities under HASAWA?
Ignoring safety protocols, using equipment without proper training, and not reporting accidents or hazards.
Wearing appropriate clothing, attending regular safety meetings, and taking breaks as needed.
Cooperating with employers to ensure a safe working environment, attending safety training sessions, and following health and safety regulations.
Following health and safety instructions, using equipment and machinery correctly, reporting any hazards or accidents, and cooperating with employers to ensure a safe working environment.
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Situations Hazardous to Health
Control of Substances Hazardous to Hair
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Control of Substances Horrendous to Health
What is the purpose of COSHH?
To provide equal employment opportunities
To protect workers from ill health when working with specific substances and materials that can be dangerous to their health
To protect workers from lifting equipment and lifting operations during work
To ensure health, safety, and welfare at work
What are the potential health effects of exposure to chemical hazards in the workplace?
Potential health effects include improved memory and cognitive function
Potential health effects include increased energy levels and improved mood
Potential health effects include respiratory issues, skin irritation, eye damage, and long-term health problems.
Potential health effects include enhanced physical strength and agility
What are the employer responsibilities under COSHH?
Carry out risk assessments which involves identifying the hazardous substances used or created in work activities, assessing the risk, and implementing control measures to protect employees and others from hazardous substances
Ensure equipment provided for use of work is safe to use, maintained in a safe condition, and inspected to ensure it is correctly installed and does not subsequently deteriorate.
Providing a clean and organized work environment, conducting background checks, implementing security measures, providing training and information to employees, and consulting with employees on workplace etiquette.
Reporting work-related injuries, dangerous occurrences, or death to the HSE.
What are the employee responsibilities under COSHH?
Follow guidance and training given by employer when working with hazardous substances.
Careful handling and storage of electrical equipment and cables.
Report any defects with the lifting equipment they are using to their employer.
Employees do not have specific responsibilities and duties under this regulation.
What does PUWER stand for?
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
Provision and Use of Water Equipment Regulations
Power Utilities Work Energy Regulations
Power Under Water Electricity Regulations
What are the legal requirements for workplace equipment under PUWER regulations?
Painting the equipment every month
Ignoring any faults or defects in the equipment
Using the equipment without any training
Ensuring that the equipment is suitable for its intended use, maintained in a safe condition, and inspected regularly
What are the common types of workplace equipment that require regular maintenance and inspection under PUWER?
Furniture
Kitchen appliances
Machinery
Computers
What are the employer responsibilities under PUWER?
Carry out risk assessments which involves identifying the hazardous substances used or created in work activities, assessing the risk, and implementing control measures to protect employees and others from hazardous substances
Ensure equipment provided for use of work is safe to use, maintained in a safe condition, and inspected to ensure it is correctly installed and does not subsequently deteriorate.
Providing a clean and organized work environment, conducting background checks, implementing security measures, providing training and information to employees, and consulting with employees on workplace etiquette.
Reporting work-related injuries, dangerous occurrences, or death to the HSE.
What are the employee responsibilities under PUWER?
Follow guidance and training given by employer when working with hazardous substances.
Careful handling and storage of electrical equipment and cables.
Report any issues with personal protective equipment the they are using to their employer.
Employees do not have specific responsibilities and duties under this regulation.
What does EAWR stand for?
Electricity At Work Regulations
Electricity And Work Regulations
Electronics At Work Regulations
Electrical Appliances Warranty Regulations
What is the purpose of EAWR?
To provide equal employment opportunities
To prevent death or injury to any person from electrical causes while working or in a work environment.
To promote productivity and efficiency in the workplace
To ensure health, safety, and welfare at work
What is the main application of EAWR in most working environments?
Ensuring all electrical items are PAT tested
Ensuring all electrical items are new
Ensuring all electrical items are within warranty
Ensuring all electrical items are purchased in the United Kingdom
What are the employer responsibilities under EAWR?
Ensure that all employees receive the training necessary to understand and comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations.
Take all necessary measures to prevent major accidents and limit their consequences for human health and the environment.
Carry out COSHH risk assessments which involves identifying the hazardous substances used or created in work activities.
Reporting work-related injuries, dangerous occurrences, or death to the HSE.
What are the employee responsibilities under EAWR?
Ensure all employees are complying with the Electricity at Work Regulations
Careful handling and storage of electrical equipment and cables.
Report any issues with personal protective equipment the they are using to their employer.
Employees do not have specific responsibilities and duties under this regulation.
What does CNAWR stand for?
Control of Notes At Work Regulations
Control of Noise At Work Regulations
Common Noise At Work Regulations
Control Noise At Work Regulations
What are the common sources of industrial noise pollution?
Silent machines
Machinery, equipment, vehicles, and manufacturing processes
Wind and rain
Birds and animals
What is the daily dose noise exposure that is not considered as excessive?
<85
< 75
<95
<90
What are the employer responsibilities under CNAWR?
Carry out risk assessments for any hazardous substances used by your employees
Provide your employees with hearing protection if you cannot reduce the noise exposure enough by using other methods.
Prepare a major accident prevention policy (MAPP)
Reporting work-related injuries, dangerous occurrences, or death to the HSE.
What are the employee responsibilities under CNAWR?
Follow guidance and training given by employer when working with hazardous substances.
Employees must follow any instructions and training given by employers to minimise noise exposure.
Report any issues with personal protective equipment the they are using to their employer.
Employees do not have specific responsibilities and duties under this regulation.
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Deaths and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Regulation of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Reports
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Deathly Occupations Regulations
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
What is the purpose of RIDDOR?
To provide equal employment opportunities
To identify why an incident had occurred and what can be done by the company to prevent the incident from occurring again.
To reduce noise exposure for employees and the local environment.
To ensure health, safety, and welfare at work
Which one of these accidents would need to be reported?
Burning yourself on a cooking pot at home
A malpractice while under medical or dental treatment
A road collision on your way to the supermarket
Fractures (excluding fingers, thumbs and toes)
What are the employer responsibilities under RIDDOR?
Carry out risk assessments for any hazardous substances used by your employees
Provide your employees with hearing protection if you cannot reduce the noise exposure enough by using other methods.
Prepare a major accident prevention policy (MAPP)
Reporting work-related injuries, dangerous occurrences, or death to the HSE.
What are the employee responsibilities under RIDDOR?
Follow guidance and training given by employer when working with hazardous substances.
Follow any instructions and training given by employers to minimise noise exposure.
Make notes of any RIDDOR incident to help with the employer’s report
Employees do not have specific responsibilities and duties under this regulation.
What does COMAH stand for?
Control of Minor Accidental Hazard Regulation
Control of Minor Accident Hazards Regulation
Control Of Major Accident Hazards Regulation
Control Of Major Accidental Hazards Regulation
What is the purpose of COMAH?
To prevent and mitigate the effects of on people and the environment major accidents involving dangerous substances.
To identify why an incident had occurred and what can be done by the company to prevent the incident from occurring again.
To reduce noise exposure for employees and the local environment.
To ensure health, safety, and welfare at work
COMAH Regulations mainly apply to?
Chemical and petrochemical industries
Wood mill
Office environments
Solar and wind farms
What are the employer responsibilities under COMAH?
Carry out risk assessments for any hazardous substances used by your employees
Provide your employees with hearing protection if you cannot reduce the noise exposure enough by using other methods.
Prepare a major accident prevention policy (MAPP)
Reporting work-related injuries, dangerous occurrences, or death to the HSE.
What are the employee responsibilities under COMAH?
Follow guidance and training given by employer when working with hazardous substances.
Follow any instructions and training given by employers to minimise noise exposure.
Make notes of any RIDDOR incident to help with the employer’s report
Employees do not have specific responsibilities and duties under this regulation.
What does LOLER stand for?
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
Lift Operations and Lift Equipment Regulations
Lifting Operations and Lift Equipment Regulations
Lift Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
What is the purpose of LOLER?
To prevent and mitigate the effects of on people and the environment major accidents involving dangerous substances.
To identify why an incident had occurred and what can be done by the company to prevent the incident from occurring again.
To reduce noise exposure for employees and the local environment.
To ensure that all equipment used for lifting is fit for purpose, appropriate for the task, suitably marked, and regularly examined.
What piece of equipment does not come under LOLER?
Scissor lift truck
Vehicle Lift
Passenger Lift
Pallet truck
What are the employer responsibilities under LOLER?
Carry out risk assessments for any hazardous substances used by your employees
Arrange regular pre-use inspections as well as formal inspections at set intervals of lifting equipment
Prepare a major accident prevention policy (MAPP)
Reporting work-related injuries, dangerous occurrences, or death to the HSE
What are the employee responsibilities under LOLER?
Report any defects with the lifting equipment they are using to their employer.
Follow any instructions and training given by employers to minimise noise exposure.
Make notes of any RIDDOR incident to help with the employer’s report
Employees do not have specific responsibilities and duties under this regulation.
