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H&S PHASE 1 PP1

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mira is starting a new job and wants to understand who is covered under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. What does this Act include?

a)

Only employers

b)

Only employees

c)

All people at work, self-employed, general public, and people and activities

d)

Only premises and processes

2.

Isabelle is working on a construction site and wants to ensure that her actions do not pose any risks to her colleagues. What is one of the main objectives of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

a)

To increase work hours

b)

To protect others from risks at work

c)

To reduce employee salaries

d)

To promote unhealthy work environments

3.

During a safety training session at work, Aarav was asked which of the following is controlled under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

a)

Dangerous substances

b)

Employee vacations

c)

Office decorations

d)

Company profits

4.

During a safety training session at work, Noah was asked what the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 aims to control. What should he answer?

a)

Employee dress code

b)

Dangerous emissions

c)

Office furniture

d)

Meeting schedules

5.

In a company where Priya and Emily work, whose responsibility is it to ensure health, safety, and welfare according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

a)

Only the employer's

b)

Only the employee's

c)

Everyone's

d)

The government's

6.

During a safety training session at work, Arjun asked what employers are required to provide according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

a)

Free lunches

b)

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

c)

Transportation

d)

Entertainment

7.

Oscar is starting a small business and is wondering when he needs to produce a health and safety policy according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. At what point must he do this?

a)

If he employs one or more employees

b)

If he employs ten or more employees

c)

If he employs five or more employees

d)

If he employs twenty or more employees

8.

During a school project on workplace safety, Aarav asked his classmates, "What does HASAWA relate to?"

a)

Only employers

b)

Only employees

c)

All people at work

d)

Only self-employed

9.

Rohan is starting a new job and wants to understand the main focus of HASAWA. What should he be most concerned about?

a)

Premises and processes

b)

People and their activities at work

c)

Domestic servants

d)

Only employers

10.

In a construction project involving Jacob, George, and Aarav, who has duties and responsibilities according to HASAWA?

a)

Only the architect

b)

Only the main contractor

c)

Everyone involved in the work

d)

Only the owner of the building

11.

Max is starting a new job and wants to know what his employer must ensure for him according to HASAWA. What should Max expect?

a)

Health, safety, and welfare

b)

Salary and benefits

c)

Vacation and holidays

d)

Training and development

12.

Amelia is starting a new business and plans to hire more than five employees. What must she have in place for her team?

a)

A written health and safety policy

b)

A company car

c)

A gym membership

d)

A cafeteria

13.

Arthur is responsible for maintaining the health and safety policy at his workplace. How often must he revise it?

a)

Every year

b)

As necessary at regular intervals

c)

Every month

d)

Every five years

14.

In a company where Sophie works, who must have access to the health and safety policy?

a)

Only managers

b)

All employees

c)

Only new employees

d)

Only the CEO

15.

Charlie is starting a new job at a construction company. What must the company do according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

a)

Carry out risk assessments of all the company’s work activities

b)

Ignore risk assessments

c)

Only assess risks once a year

d)

Avoid informing employees about risks

16.

After conducting a risk assessment at the construction site, what should Max's company do next?

a)

Implement adequate control measures

b)

Ignore the control measures

c)

Implement measures only if convenient

d)

Ask employees to implement measures

17.

James is responsible for safety at his workplace. How often should he review the risk assessments?

a)

At regular intervals

b)

Once every ten years

c)

Only when accidents happen

d)

Never

18.

When must Jacob, as an employer, make a record of risk assessments?

a)

If five or more operatives are employed

b)

If only one operative is employed

c)

If no operatives are employed

d)

If ten or more operatives are employed

19.

Mia is starting a new job and wants to know who must provide information about how their work might affect health and safety. Who is responsible for this?

a)

Only employees

b)

Only employers

c)

Employers and self-employed persons

d)

Only health and safety representatives

20.

Mia is starting a new job and wants to know who her employer must consult with regarding health and safety. Who should she expect them to consult?

a)

Health and safety representatives

b)

Only managers

c)

Only self-employed persons

d)

Customers

21.

In a school project, what is the role of Priya as the health and safety representative?

a)

To hire new employees

b)

To make and maintain arrangements for health and safety

c)

To manage company finances

d)

To design company logos

22.

Scarlett is reviewing a set of documents related to workplace safety. What are the two distinct groups of health and safety publications she should be aware of?

a)

Mandatory and advisory

b)

Optional and required

c)

Legal and illegal

d)

Public and private

23.

Mia is studying health and safety regulations for her workplace. She wants to understand the role of acts of parliament in this context. What is their role?

a)

To create or change laws

b)

To provide suggestions

c)

To offer financial support

d)

To organize events

24.

In a local community event, who is responsible for implementing health and safety acts?

a)

Health and safety committee

b)

Local schools

c)

Private companies

d)

Community groups

25.

Scarlett is working on a project about workplace safety. What are regulations in the context of health and safety?

a)

Rules and procedures set by authorities

b)

Suggestions from friends

c)

Opinions from the public

d)

Stories from history

26.

Why must Aarav follow the mandatory safety guidelines at the construction site?

a)

To avoid prosecution

b)

To win a prize

c)

To make friends

d)

To learn new skills

27.

During a school project on workplace safety, Harry and Isabelle were tasked with finding out who produces the HSE guidance notes. Who should they report as the producer?

a)

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

b)

City and Guilds

c)

Local Government

d)

School Board

28.

Evie is starting a new job and wants to ensure she understands the safety regulations at her workplace. What is the purpose of the HSE guidance notes?

a)

To provide entertainment

b)

To help people interpret and understand the law

c)

To sell products

d)

To teach cooking

29.

Benjamin is working on a project and is wondering if following the HSE guidance notes is compulsory. What should he consider?

a)

Yes, always

b)

No, never

c)

No, but it is usually enough to comply with the law

d)

Yes, only on weekends

30.

Jacob is starting a new job and wants to ensure he follows all the workplace safety regulations. What do Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) offer guidance on?

a)

Cooking recipes

b)

Complying with the Regulations

c)

Playing sports

d)

Writing stories

31.

Benjamin is an employer who decides not to follow an ACOP. What might happen to him?

a)

He receives a reward

b)

He is likely to be found at fault by the courts

c)

He gets a holiday

d)

He is given a certificate

32.

Oliver is starting a new job and wants to ensure he follows the best practices at work. What is considered good practice according to the guidelines provided by his company?

a)

Ignoring ACOPs

b)

Following an ACOP

c)

Writing your own rules

d)

Asking friends for advice

33.

Chloe is working at a construction site. What is one of her duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

a)

To ignore safety rules

b)

To take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and others

c)

To interfere with safety equipment

d)

To avoid following any policies

34.

Scarlett and William are new employees at a company. What should they comply with according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

a)

Their own personal rules

b)

The employer’s health and safety policy

c)

The rules of another company

d)

No policies at all

35.

In a factory where Noah and Freya work, what should employees NOT do according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

a)

Recklessly interfere with anything that may affect health and safety

b)

Follow safety procedures

c)

Report unsafe conditions

d)

Wear safety equipment

36.

During a site visit, what can HSE officer Rohan do?

a)

Inspect sites

b)

Cook meals

c)

Drive buses

d)

Paint houses

37.

Rohan is considering a career as an HSE officer. Which of the following is a task he would be expected to perform?

a)

Give guidance and advice on work or processes

b)

Teach math

c)

Write novels

d)

Sing songs

38.

During a school safety inspection, what do HSE officers take to ensure compliance?

a)

Photos and samples

b)

Pets and toys

c)

Books and pencils

d)

Shoes and socks

39.

During a safety meeting, what do HSE officers like Ella and Sophie discuss?

a)

Situations and/or problems

b)

Movies and music

c)

Weather and sports

d)

Fashion and trends

40.

During a routine inspection at a construction site, HSE officer Jacob noticed some minor safety issues. What can Jacob do as an informal action?

a)

Issue improvement notices

b)

Take informal action – advise

c)

Issue prohibition notices

d)

Prosecute

41.

During a routine inspection at a construction site where Evie is the safety officer, the HSE officer issues an improvement notice. What is the purpose of this notice?

a)

To advise informally

b)

To address serious risk

c)

To take specific action (ie what, why and when)

d)

To prosecute

42.

During a safety inspection at Chloe's construction site, the inspector issued a prohibition notice. What does this notice address?

a)

Informal advice

b)

Specific actions

c)

Serious risk

d)

Failure to comply with legislation

43.

During a school safety inspection, what actions might HSE officers take if they find that Henry's school has failed to comply with safety legislation?

a)

Issue improvement notices

b)

Take informal action

c)

Issue prohibition notices

d)

Prosecute

44.

During a routine inspection at a local factory where Sebastian works, what legal right does the health and safety inspector have regarding workplace entry?

a)

They must always give notice before entering.

b)

They can enter without giving notice.

c)

They can only enter with a police officer.

d)

They need written permission from the employer.

45.

During a routine visit to Aarav's workplace, what is one of the main purposes of the health and safety inspector's visit?

a)

To sell safety equipment.

b)

To check compliance with health and safety law.

c)

To train employees on new skills.

d)

To conduct employee performance reviews.

46.

During a routine inspection at a local factory, what might Isla do if she perceives a risk to health and safety?

a)

Ignore it and leave.

b)

Offer guidance and advice.

c)

Hire new employees.

d)

Change the company’s management.

47.

During a routine inspection at a local bakery, what action might Inspector Arjun take if he finds a small breach of health and safety regulations?

a)

Arrest the duty holder

b)

Advise the duty holder

c)

Ignore the breach

d)

Fine the duty holder

48.

Isabella needs to provide information to her teacher. How can she do it if required?

a)

Verbally only

b)

In writing

c)

Through a phone call

d)

By email only

49.

During a routine inspection at a construction site where Grace is the safety officer, an HSE inspector issues an improvement notice. What is the purpose of this notice?

a)

To give a compliment for good work

b)

To order specific action to comply with the law

c)

To provide a job promotion

d)

To schedule a meeting

50.

Muhammad received an improvement notice for his project at work. How long is the minimum time period given to him to take corrective action after receiving the notice?

a)

7 days

b)

14 days

c)

21 days

d)

30 days

51.

Who discusses the improvement notice with the duty holder?

a)

The manager

b)

The HSE inspector

c)

The CEO

d)

The lawyer

52.

What is a prohibition notice?

a)

A notice allowing work to continue without restrictions.

b)

A notice that permits activities after a delay.

c)

A notice forbidding an activity due to safety risks.

d)

A notice that encourages faster work completion.

53.

When can a prohibition notice be issued?

a)

When there is a risk of serious personal injury.

b)

When the work is completed.

c)

When the weather is bad.

d)

When the inspector is unavailable.

54.

What must happen before a prohibition notice is lifted?

a)

The inspector must leave the site.

b)

Corrective action must be taken.

c)

The weather must improve.

d)

The work must be completed.

55.

What can happen if someone fails to comply with an improvement or prohibition notice?

a)

A fine of up to £20,000 or six months’ imprisonment

b)

A warning letter

c)

A community service order

d)

A small fine of £100

56.

What might higher courts give in some cases of non-compliance?

a)

Unlimited fines and imprisonment

b)

A free pass

c)

A medal

d)

A thank you note

57.

Who does the building control inspector work for?

a)

The local authority

b)

The construction company

c)

The architect

d)

The homeowner

58.

What power does the building control inspector have regarding plans that do not meet regulations?

a)

Power to approve plans

b)

Power to reject plans

c)

Power to design plans

d)

Power to ignore plans

59.

What is one of the responsibilities of the building control inspector during construction?

a)

To build the structure

b)

To make site visits

c)

To sell the property

d)

To paint the walls

60.

What kind of advice might the building control inspector offer?

a)

Financial advice

b)

Legal advice

c)

Advice on acceptable solutions

d)

Medical advice