Legislation for Building Services Engineering PT3

What is the main objective of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• To protect the general public from risks at work

• To control dangerous substances

• To ensure the health and safety of all people at work

• To control dangerous emissions

Who is responsible for providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• Employers

• Employees

• Self-employed

• General public

When should a company produce a Health and Safety Policy according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• If the company employs five or more people

• If the company deals with dangerous substances

• If the company operates in a hazardous environment

• If the company has a high accident rate

Who is responsible for complying with the employer's health and safety policy according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• Employers

• Employees

• Self-employed

• General public

Which organization carries out inspections and can give improvement notices on construction sites?

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• Building Control Officers (BCO)

• Local Authority

• Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)

Which regulations provide guidance on ways to meet the Building Regulations?

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)

• Building Regulations Approved Documents

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Which regulations aim to improve planning and management of construction projects?

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)

Which regulations govern the installation, maintenance, and use of gas to prevent CO poisoning?

• The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999

• The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 (GSIUR)

• The 17th Edition IEE Regulations (BS 7671)

• The Electricity at Work Regulations

Which regulations specify the number of toilet facilities on a construction site?

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

• Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations

• Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations

What does RIDDOR stand for?

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

• Regulations for Identifying Dangerous Occurrences and Reporting

• Regulations for Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Reporting

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Damages Occurring on the Road