Under Section 2 of HASAWA, employers must ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees. What is the meaning of "so far as is reasonably practicable"?

Health and Safety at Work Quiz

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Engineering
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11th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Balancing the level of risk against the time, cost, and effort needed to reduce it
Eliminating all risks in the workplace, regardless of cost
Ensuring zero incidents in the workplace
Leaving safety decisions to employees
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main duties of an employer under Section 2 of HASAWA?
To provide and maintain safe plant and systems of work
To hire third parties to manage all health and safety concerns
To allow employees to handle safety on their own
To ensure employees are self-trained in health and safety
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of complying with the employer’s duties under Section 2 of HASAWA?
Regularly servicing machinery to ensure it is safe to use
Providing safety gear only after an incident has occurred
Encouraging employees to take risks when under pressure
Having no formal health and safety protocols in place
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Under Section 2 of HASAWA, employers must provide training, instruction, and supervision to ensure the health and safety of employees.
True
False
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Management of Health and Safety at Work (MHSW) Regulations require employers to do?
Conduct suitable and sufficient risk assessments
Allow employees to assess their own risks
Only assess risks in high-hazard industries
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
[Scenario] A company introduces a new machine in the factory. How should the employer comply with the MHSW Regulations?
Conduct a risk assessment and provide training on the safe use of the machine
Let employees use the machine and assess its safety after a week
Assume that the new machine is safe since it was purchased recently
Provide training only to senior staff
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: Under MHSW Regulations, employers are required to appoint a competent person to help implement health and safety measures.
True
False
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