Who enforces the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974?
the employee
the HSE
the police
the courts
HaSaW etc 1974 is a 'statutory Act'. What is meant by the term 'statutory'?
legal requirement
guidance only
punishable by fines and/or imprisonment
non-changing
Employers have a duty of care for the health and safety of employees. What section of the HaSaW etc 1974 is this?
Section 1
Section 2
Section 6
Section 7
Employees have a duty of care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their work. What section of the HaSaW etc 1974 is this?
Section 1
Section 7
Section 6
Section 2
Employees have to ensure their own safety (and that of others who may be affected by their work). Which one of the following is not a requirement of employees under HaSaW etc 1974?
take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves (or others)
co-operate with employers to help comply with the Act
not interfere or misuse anything provided by employers to protect health and safety in the workplace
repair any safety equipment, should it become damaged, to ensure continued safe-site working
Failure to comply with HaSaW etc 1974 could result in which one of the following answers?
heavy fines or imprisonment
imprisonment and loss of business
loss of reputation
all of the answers shown here
HSE Inspectors have wide-ranging powers. Which one of the following answers are not within the powers of Inspectors?
seize dangerous equipment from employers
destroy equipment found to be dangerous
enter a premises unannounced
arrest anyone in breach of the Act
The HSE produce a Health and Safety Law Poster. How many employees (minimum) does a company have to employ before a poster MUST be displayed in the workplace?
2
5
20
100
Some companies may have a 'safety committee'. How many employees (minimum) would 'normally' be employed in a company before a safety committee is set up?
10
20
50
100
What is the function of a 'safety rep' within a company?
he or she will represent the employer on health and safety matters
he or she will represent the employees on health and safety matters
he or she will represent the HSE on health and safety matters
he or she will represent the trades union on health and safety matters
HSE Inspectors have wide-ranging powers. Which one of the following is not within their powers?
Issue a prohibition notice to an employer
Issue an improvement notice to an employer
prosecute persons who fail to comply with HaSaW etc 1974
issue fines to employers who fail to comply with HaSaW etc 1974
Following a recent visit, a company has received an 'improvement notice' from an HSE Inspector, regarding an item of equipment. Which one of the following answers best describes this notice?
the company must stop using the equipment immediately and carry out any actions recommended by the Inspector.
the company can continue to use the equipment as long as they carry out any actions recommended by the Inspector within the set time-scale.
the company must replace the equipment immediately.
the company must stop using the equipment at the end of the current shift and then carry out any actions recommended by the Inspector.
Following a recent visit, a company has received a 'prohibition notice' from an HSE Inspector, regarding an item of equipment. Which one of the following answers best describes this notice?
the company must stop using the equipment immediately and carry out any actions recommended by the Inspector.
the company can continue to use the equipment as long as they carry out any actions recommended by the Inspector within the set time-scale.
the company must replace the equipment within 7 days.
the company must stop using the equipment at the end of the current shift and then carry out any actions recommended by the Inspector.
Following a recent visit, a company has received a deferred 'prohibition notice' from an HSE Inspector, regarding an item of equipment. Which one of the following answers best describes this notice?
the company must stop using the equipment immediately and carry out any actions recommended by the Inspector.
the company can continue to use the equipment as long as they carry out any actions recommended by the Inspector within the set time-scale.
the company must replace the equipment within 7 days.
the company must stop using the equipment when it is safe to do so and then carry out any actions recommended by the Inspector.
What is the purpose of a 'Health and Safety Policy'?
it tells employers what health and safety measures to put into place
it provides health and safety information to employees
it is an insurance document that has to be displayed in the workplace
it tells the HSE what safety measures the company must have in place
an employer has a duty of care to his/her employees. Which one of the following answers is not part of this duty of care under HaSaW etc 1974?
provide appropriate safety training with discounted costs to the employees
ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and replace them if required