Health and Safety Regulations Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA)?

• To control hazardous substances

• To manage construction waste

• To regulate environmental pollution

• To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees

Answer explanation

The main purpose of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees.

Which regulation emphasises the planning and management to reduce risks from the start of a construction project?

• Work at Height Regulations 2005

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR)

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) as it focuses on planning and managing risks from the beginning of a construction project.

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR), what are employers required to do?

• Provide personal protective equipment

• Conduct risk assessments and implement preventive measures

• Report work-related accidents

• Manage asbestos in buildings

Answer explanation

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR), employers are required to conduct risk assessments and implement preventive measures.

Which regulation deals with the control measures for exposure to hazardous substances?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

• Work at Height Regulations 2005

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPE Regulations)

• The Environmental Protection Act 1990

Answer explanation

The regulation that deals with control measures for exposure to hazardous substances is the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH).

What is the focus of the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

• Preventing falls from height and reducing the risk of injury

• Ensuring the proper disposal of construction waste

• Managing asbestos in buildings

• Controlling emissions to air, land, and water

Answer explanation

The focus of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 is preventing falls from height and reducing the risk of injury.

According to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (PPE Regulations), what is the responsibility of employers?

• To report dangerous occurrences

• To supply suitable PPE and ensure its proper use

• To conduct asbestos surveys

• To manage construction waste

Answer explanation

According to the PPE Regulations, the responsibility of employers is to supply suitable PPE and ensure its proper use.

What must be reported under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)?

• Asbestos removal work

• Use of personal protective equipment

• Work-related accidents, diseases, and dangerous occurrences

• Construction waste management

Answer explanation

Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), work-related accidents, diseases, and dangerous occurrences must be reported.

Which regulation outlines the procedures for managing asbestos in buildings?

• The Environmental Protection Act 1990

• Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR)

• The Building Regulations 2010

Answer explanation

The correct regulation outlining procedures for managing asbestos in buildings is the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

What is regulated by the Environmental Protection Act 1990?

• Waste management and pollution control

• Use of personal protective equipment

• Work at height safety

• Design and construction of buildings

Answer explanation

The Environmental Protection Act 1990 regulates waste management and pollution control, making it the correct choice.