WorksheetsHealth and safety legislation
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
The purpose of legislation is to:
Protect the health and safety of people at work
Increase company profits
Reduce the number of employees
Promote competition between businesses
According to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA), what does the Act set out?
The main principles by which health and safety at work is regulated in the UK today
The rules for road safety
Guidelines for environmental protection
Procedures for financial audits
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) outlines how employers and employees create, maintain and operate a ________ work environment.
safe
noisy
dangerous
unproductive
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) is statutory law, meaning it is binding and criminal penalties can be imposed on people who do not comply with the regulations.
True
False
Which of the following is a consequence of not complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)?
Criminal penalties can be imposed
No consequences
Only a warning is given
Immediate dismissal from work
What is the aim of HASAWA?
The aim of HASAWA is to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of people at work and to protect other people from harm.
The aim of HASAWA is to increase company profits through reduced safety measures.
The aim of HASAWA is to promote competition among workers.
The aim of HASAWA is to encourage longer working hours without breaks.
HASAWA only protects people at work and does not include the safety of the general public.
True
False
If you were working in a public area, HASAWA would include the safety of which group?
Only workers
Only employers
The general public
Only visitors
According to HASAWA, creating and maintaining a safe working environment includes ________ risks.
reducing
increasing
ignoring
accepting
According to HASAWA, creating and maintaining a safe working environment includes protecting against ________.
risks
profits
holidays
meetings
According to HASAWA, creating and maintaining a safe working environment includes maintaining ________ and tidy work areas.
clean
noisy
dark
crowded
According to HASAWA, creating and maintaining a safe working environment includes undergoing the necessary ________.
training
breaks
meetings
holidays
Which of the following is a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for a plumbing job?
Protective clothing
Safety harness
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Which of the following is used for protecting your eyes while working in plumbing?
Hand protection
Eye protection
Foot protection
Breathing protection
Fill in the blank: For protecting your hands during plumbing work, you should use ________.
Hand protection
Safety goggles
Ear plugs
Face shield
Fill in the blank: To protect your head while working, you should use ________.
Head protection
Hand protection
Foot protection
Eye protection
Which of the following PPE is necessary for protecting your feet during plumbing work?
Foot protection
Ear protection
Eye protection
Head protection
Fill in the blank: To protect your ears from loud noises on the job, you should use ________.
Ear protection
Safety goggles
Work gloves
Steel-toed boots
Fill in the blank: For protecting yourself from inhaling harmful substances, you should use ________.
Breathing protection
Hand gloves
Safety shoes
Ear plugs
According to the legislation in plumbing studies, what are you required to provide for the equipment being used to carry out a job?
Relevant training
Extra equipment
Safety signs
Insurance
Which of the following is included in the training for plumbing studies?
Training in the use of access equipment like ladders and scaffold towers
Training for power tools, such as grinders or drills
Both A and B
None of the above
Some building sites will carry out a site ______ as part of the training, prior to entry.
induction
inspection
evacuation
demolition
According to the legislation on collective responsibility, who is responsible for the safety and welfare of employees?
Employers
Employees
Government
Customers
According to the legislation on collective responsibility, employees have a responsibility for the health and safety of whom?
Others
Themselves only
Their family members only
Their supervisors only
Health, safety, and welfare at work are the responsibility of only the employer.
True
False
Which of the following statements is correct according to the legislation on collective responsibility?
Only employers are responsible for health and safety at work.
Only employees are responsible for health and safety at work.
Both employers and employees share responsibility for health, safety, and welfare at work.
Neither employers nor employees are responsible for health and safety at work.
According to the passage, as an employee, you will need to take reasonable care with any work carried out on site. It is important to always be conscious of ________ issues.
health and safety
financial
marketing
customer service
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a simple action an employee can take to ensure safety?
A) Warning people
B) Putting signs up
C) Putting a barrier up
D) Calling the police
It is important for employees to always be conscious of health and safety issues according to the passage because:
it helps prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace.
it increases the company’s profits.
it reduces the need for employee training.
it allows employees to take more breaks.
Legislation: As an employee you have a legal responsibility to co-operate with your employer. What does this mean?
You can ignore your employer's procedures
You must follow sensible and effective procedures established by your employer
You should misuse equipment
You do not need to co-operate with your employer
As an employee you have a legal responsibility to co-operate with your employer. This means that you should not intentionally or recklessly ______ any piece of equipment.
misuse
repair
move
install
What should you do if you see any hazards or dangerous situations on site?
Report them to your employer.
Ignore them and continue working.
Wait for someone else to notice.
Try to fix it yourself without telling anyone.
As an employee you will also need to report any hazards or dangerous situations that you may see on site. If there are any faulty tools, dangerous practices or dangerous situations, you need to advise your employer of them.
True
False
Who should you inform if you notice dangerous practices at work?
Your friends
Your employer
The customers
No one
Following health and safety legislation involves: ______ the health and safety of all people at work.
Ensuring
Ignoring
Compromising
Neglecting
Following health and safety legislation involves: ______ others from risks at work.
Protecting
Ignoring
Distracting
Blaming
Following health and safety legislation involves: ______ dangerous substances.
Controlling
Ignoring
Creating
Spreading
Following health and safety legislation involves: ______ dangerous emissions.
Controlling
Ignoring
Increasing
Spreading
