What year is associated with the 'Health and Safety at Work Act'?
1989
1974
2002
2000
Which one of the following statements details an employer responsibility under the Health and Safety at Works Act?
take all reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and others whilst working.
cooperate with employers to ensure health and safety compliance.
not interfere or misuse equipments and systems provided for worker safety.
ensure all plant, equipment and tools are correctly serviced and maintained.
Which one of the following statements details an employer responsibility under the Health and Safety at Works Act?
take all reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and others whilst working.
cooperate with employers to ensure health and safety compliance.
not interfere or misuse equipments and systems provided for worker safety.
ensure PPE is available.
Which one of the following statements details an employee responsibility under the Health and Safety at Works Act?
take all reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and others whilst working.
ensure training is undertaken on plant and equipment.
ensure all plant, equipment and tools are correctly serviced and maintained.
ensure PPE is available and used.
Which one of the following statements details an employee responsibility under the Health and Safety at Works Act?
not interfere with or misuse equipments and systems provided for worker safety.
ensure training is undertaken on plant and equipment.
ensure all plant, equipment and tools are correctly serviced and maintained.
ensure PPE is available and used.
Which organisation is responsible for enforcement of the Health and Safety at Work Act?
the police
the HSE
the employers federation
the trades union
The HSE have wide ranging powers. From the list below, select the powers available to the HSE inspectors (tick all that apply)
enter a work premises unannounced
check records and documentation
arrest persons in breach of safety regulations
take statements from workers (under oath)
What type of 'notice' is likely to be issued for a work activity where there has been a minor infringement of the Health and Safety at Work Act?
prohibition notice
improvement notice
immediate deconstruction of the offending equipment
prosecution
Which section of the Health and Safety at Work Act details responsibilities for employees?
section 7
section 2
section 1
section 5
Which section of the Health and Safety at Work Act details responsibilities for employers?
section 2
section 7
section 3
section 2
Which section of the Health and Safety at Work Act instructs employers to prepare a health and safety policy statement and share it with all employees?
section 3
section 7
section 1
section 2
A health and Safety poster must be displayed in the workplace if there are more than ..... employees?
five
two
twenty
displayed in all work premises
What information can be added to a 'health and safety poster' (tick all that apply)?
company working hours
safety rep details
first aid point location
name of first aider
What is the function of a company safety representitive?
to represent employees on matters of health and safety
to represent employers on matters of health and safety
to represent the trades union on matters of health and safety
to represent trade associations on matters of health and safety
Some companies have a safety committee. How many employees are normally employed for a committee to be set up?
5
20
50
100
Which regulations were replaced by the EWR regulations?
health and safety at work 1974
parts of factories act 1944
management of health and safety at work 1999
CDM 1994
Which regulation number in the electricity at work regulations offer a defence for electricians?
4
29
14
1
What is the main purpose of EWR 1989?
to ensure precautions against the risk of death or injury from the use of electricity at work
to ensure high levels of health and safety in the workplace
to ensure risk assessments are conducted frequently and systematically
to promote health and safety on construction sites
What is the main purpose of Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999?
to ensure precautions against the risk of death or injury from the use of electricity at work
to ensure high levels of health and safety in the workplace
to ensure risk assessments are conducted frequently and systematically
to promote health and safety on construction sites
What is the main purpose of 'construction (health safety and welfare) regulations' 1996?
to ensure precautions against the risk of death or injury from the use of electricity at work
to ensure high levels of health and safety in the workplace
to ensure risk assessments are conducted frequently and systematically
to promote health and safety on construction sites
For a large construction project, what name is given to the person appointed by a client, who has overall responsibility for health, safety and welfare matters on the construction site?
safety rep
duty holder
supervisor
HSE inspector
Who completes the 'pre tender health and safety plan' and manages it during the construction work?
employee
managing director
planning supervisor
company secretary
Which regulations specify the use of guard rails, emergency procedures, protective clothing, and lighting on worksites?
PPE regulations
Construction health safety and welfare regulations
Construction design and management regulations
Management of health and safety at work regulations
Which of the following work tasks would normally require a risk assessment to be carried out (tick all that apply).
working in confined spaces
using hired equipment
manual handling
working at height
Which of the following work tasks would normally require a risk assessment to be carried out (tick all that apply).
using power tools
overhead loads
working near live circuits
working near large plant or machinery
CDM regulation apply to which of the following work situations?