WorksheetsConstruction Quiz 1
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is the primary purpose of health and safety legislation in construction?
To increase company profits
To ensure that workers follow instructions
To reduce the risk of accidents and injuries
To speed up construction projects
Which Act oversees all other health and safety legislation in the UK?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The Construction (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1996
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998
Who is responsible for health and safety in the workplace according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
The employer only
Employees only
Everyone involved, including employers, employees, and others
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main objectives of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?
To protect the public from risks arising from work activities
To control the use of flammable and explosive substances
To ensure faster completion of construction projects
To control the release of harmful substances into the atmosphere
What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
To conduct construction site audits
To enforce health and safety legislation
To provide workers with personal protective equipment (PPE)
To set deadlines for construction projects
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations primarily deal with:
The use of construction tools
Hazardous materials that could harm workers’ health
Construction site safety audits
Employee training programs
What happens if an organisation fails to comply with health and safety legislation?
They receive a fine only
Criminal proceedings may follow
The project is delayed
Workers receive bonuses for faster work
