6219 101 q 1-4 revision

State the main regulations covered under the Health and Safety Act 1974.

• Workplace safety, risk assessments, and employee training

• Environmental protection and waste management

• Data protection and privacy laws

• Consumer rights and product safety

Observe the construction site image. What hazards can you see? (there may be more than one - click the image to make it bigger)

• Slip hazard

• Trip hazard

• Environmental hazard

• Missing PPE

What safety measures might workers be taking in the construction site image?

• Wearing PPE

• Using mobile phones

• Listening to music

• Eating lunch

What does 'legislation' mean?

• A type of government

• A set of laws

• A political party

• A legal document

Which of the following is a health and safety legislation?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Data Protection Act

• Consumer Rights Act

• Equality Act

Fill in the blank: Health & Safety legislation is enforced by the ______.

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Department of Education

• National Health Service (NHS)

Legislation is necessary in construction because:

• It ensures safety standards are met.

• It increases construction costs.

• It delays project timelines.

• It reduces the need for skilled labor.

What is the main legislation introduced to make us pay more attention to health and safety?

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

• Health and Safety Act 1980

• Work Safety Act 1990

• Safety and Health Act 2000

What does COSHH stand for in the context of construction regulations?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

• Construction of Safe and Healthy Habitats

• Control of Safety and Health Hazards

• Construction Safety and Health Handbook

What is the purpose of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)?

• To ensure all work equipment is suitable for its intended purpose

• To regulate the use of personal protective equipment

• To provide guidelines for workplace safety training

• To establish standards for environmental protection