WorksheetsHealth and Safety Regulations Quiz BW
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What does HASAWA stand for?
Health and Safety at Work Act
Hazard and Safety Warning Act
Health Authority Support and Welfare Act
Hazardous Substances Awareness and Work Act
Which organisation enforces health and safety legislation in the UK?
HSE
NHS
DEFRA
ACAS
What is the purpose of RIDDOR?
To control hazardous substances
To regulate electrical installations
To report workplace injuries and dangerous events
To manage manual handling
COSHH regulations are designed to protect workers from:
Falls from height
Electrical shocks
Hazardous substances
Fire risks
What does PPE stand for?
Private Protection Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Public Protection Environment
Professional Protective Essentials
PUWER relates to:
Control of lifting gear
Electrical wiring inspections
Provision and use of work equipment
Use of chemicals in the workplace
LOLER regulations cover:
Manual handling of people
Use of ladders and towers
Lifting operations and equipment
Working in confined spaces
What do the Electricity at Work Regulations aim to ensure?
All installations are PAT tested weekly
Appliances are environmentally friendly
Electrical systems are used and maintained safely
Only licensed electricians can work on circuits
Which regulation requires employers to carry out risk assessments?
MHSWR
DSEAR
COSHH
HASAWA
DSE regulations help protect people who use:
Fire extinguishers
Ladders and scaffolding
Computer screens and display equipment
Power tools
The Environmental Protection Act (EPA) is mainly concerned with:
Managing indoor air quality
Workplace welfare facilities
Handling environmental waste and pollution
Vehicle emissions
Which of the following is the Employer's responsibility under HASAWA?
To take reasonable care of their own health and safety at work
To provide and maintain safe systems of work and equipment
To cooperate with the employer on health and safety matters
To use equipment properly and not misuse anything provided for safety
Which of the following is an employee’s responsibility under HASAWA ?
To provide and maintain safe systems of work and equipment
To ensure the workplace has suitable welfare facilities
To take reasonable care of their own health and safety
To carry out risk assessments for all activities in the workplace
When dealing with asbestos in the workplace, what is an employee’s responsibility under health and safety law?
To carry out asbestos surveys before work begins
To safely remove asbestos materials when discovered
To immediately report suspected asbestos to the employer or supervisor
To decide if asbestos is safe to work with without specialist training
