Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)

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

• To outline the principles of health and safety at work in the UK

• To provide guidelines for environmental protection

• To regulate financial transactions in the workplace

• To establish educational standards in the UK

What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) require employers and employees to do?

• Create, maintain, and operate a safe work environment

• Increase productivity and profits

• Reduce working hours

• Provide free healthcare to employees

What can happen to people who do not comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)?

• They can face criminal penalties

• They can receive a warning letter

• They can be promoted

• They can receive a bonus

What is the aim of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)?

• To safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of people at work

• To increase the number of working hours

• To provide financial assistance to employees

• To promote international trade

Who does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) aim to protect?

• Only employees

• Only employers

• Both employees and the general public

• Only the general public

What does HASAWA require you to do in order to create and maintain a safe working environment?

• Reducing risks

• Ignoring risks

• Increasing risks

• Avoiding training

Which of the following is NOT included in the requirements of HASAWA for maintaining a safe working environment?

• Protecting against risks

• Maintaining clean and tidy work areas

• Undergoing the necessary training

• Ignoring safety protocols

According to HASAWA, what is one of the actions required to maintain a safe working environment?

• Reducing risks

• Ignoring risks

• Increasing risks

• Avoiding training

Which of the following actions is required by HASAWA to ensure a safe working environment?

• Ignoring risks

• Protecting against risks

• Increasing risks

• Avoiding training

What does PPE stand for?

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Personal Protection Essentials

• Public Protective Equipment

• Professional Protection Equipment