WorksheetsUnit 201 LO1.1
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which law is the main piece of UK legislation covering health and safety at work?
Workplace Safety Regulations 1999
Occupational Health and Safety Act 1989
Health Protection Act 2008
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
What does COSHH 2002 focus on?
Guidelines for employee training programmes.
Regulation of workplace safety equipment.
Control of substances hazardous to health in the workplace.
Standards for office ergonomics.
Which regulation requires accidents and dangerous occurrences to be reported?
RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)
The Health and Safety at Work Act
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations
HSE (Health and Safety Executive) Guidelines
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, who is responsible for ensuring safety at work?
Employees are solely responsible for safety.
Employers are responsible for ensuring safety at work.
Safety is the responsibility of the customers.
Government agencies handle workplace safety.
Which regulation applies specifically to the management of health and safety in construction projects?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Building Regulations 2010
Construction Safety Standards 2020
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
PUWER 1998 requires employers to ensure equipment is safe and suitable for use.
Employers must ensure equipment is safe and suitable for use.
Equipment safety is optional under PUWER 1998.
Employers can ignore equipment safety standards.
Only managers are responsible for equipment safety.
RIDDOR requires all minor injuries, such as paper cuts, to be reported.
False
All injuries must be reported regardless of severity
Only serious injuries must be reported
True
Employees have no legal responsibilities for health and safety.
True
Employees are fully responsible for health and safety
Health and safety is solely the employer's responsibility
False
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 applies to all workplaces in the UK.
True
Only applies to construction sites
Only applies to large businesses
False
Give one example of a hazardous substance covered by COSHH.
lead
mercury
chlorine
asbestos
Name two types of incidents that must be reported under RIDDOR.
Work-related fatalities, specified injuries (e.g., fractures, amputations)
Minor injuries (e.g., cuts, bruises)
Equipment malfunctions (e.g., machinery breakdowns)
Workplace complaints (e.g., harassment)
Why is it important to carry out risk assessments on a construction site?
It is important to carry out risk assessments on a construction site to ensure the safety of workers and prevent accidents.
To comply with unnecessary regulations.
To ensure that all workers are overqualified.
To increase construction costs and delays.
A worker injures himself using a faulty tool. Which two regulations are most relevant, and why?
Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Health and Safety at Work Act, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
Electrical Safety Regulations
Workplace Safety Guidelines
Which UK regulation specifically addresses the safe handling and use of hazardous substances in the workplace?
RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
What is the main purpose of carrying out a workplace risk assessment?
To monitor employee attendance
To comply with fire safety regulations only
To increase paperwork for employees
To identify potential hazards and implement measures to reduce risks
Under PUWER 1998, who is responsible for ensuring that work equipment is maintained in a safe condition?
Only the equipment manufacturer
Employers
Employees only
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Which regulation requires employers to provide information and training about hazardous substances in the workplace?
RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)
PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations
What is the main responsibility of employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
To inspect all construction sites daily
To ensure all equipment is purchased by the employer
To write new safety regulations
To take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others
Which regulation is most relevant when assessing the risks of using chemicals in a laboratory?
RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations)
PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations)
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulations
