Health and Safety Legislation Quiz

What should learners be able to identify regarding health and safety legislation by the end of the session?

• The responsibilities of members of the construction team

• The legal status of health and safety guidance materials

• Health and safety legislation for protecting the workforce and members of the public

• The role of health and safety inspectors

What should learners be able to define by the end of the session?

• The role of health and safety inspectors

• The responsibilities of members of the construction team

• The penalties for non-compliance

• Health and safety legislation

What should learners be able to describe regarding health and safety guidance materials?

• The role of health and safety enforcing authorities

• The responsibilities of members of the construction team

• The legal status and the penalties for non-compliance

• Health and safety legislation

What role should learners be able to identify by the end of the session?

• The role of health and safety enforcing authorities

• The responsibilities of members of the construction team

• The legal status of health and safety guidance materials

• Health and safety legislation

What should learners understand about health and safety inspectors by the end of the session?

• Their responsibilities

• Their role

• Their legal status

• Their penalties for non-compliance

What does the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) 1974 cover?

• Only employers

• Only employees

• All people at work, the self-employed, the general public, and all people and activities

• Only the general public

Which year was the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) enacted?

• 1984

• 1974

• 1994

• 2004

Who must comply with the regulations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

• Only employees

• Only employers

• All persons entering a site

• Only the self-employed

What is one of the main objectives of HASAWA 1974?

• To increase productivity at work

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

• To reduce the number of holidays

• To promote teamwork

Which of the following is NOT a main objective of HASAWA 1974?

• The protection of others from risks at work

• The control of dangerous substances

• The control of dangerous emissions

• The promotion of employee benefits