UK Workplace Health and Safety Regulations

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

• To protect workers from injuries caused by lifting equipment.
• To ensure workplaces are safe for everyone, including people with disabilities.
• To regulate the use of electricity in the workplace.
• To control the use of hazardous substances in the workplace.

What does the acronym 'COSHH' stand for?

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
• Control of Safety Hazards in the Workplace
• Chemicals and Other Substances Hazardous to Health
• Chemicals and Safety Hazards in the Workplace

What is the main purpose of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989?

• To protect workers from injuries caused by falling from heights.
• To ensure workplaces are safe for everyone, including people with disabilities.
• To prevent injuries caused by electricity in the workplace.
• To control the use of hazardous substances in the workplace.

According to the text, what is the main goal of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)?

• To make sure all lifting equipment is made in the UK.
• To ensure that lifting equipment is used safely in all industries.
• To set a price for lifting equipment.
• To create a new type of lifting equipment.

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

• To make sure all workplaces are clean.
• To make sure all workplaces are safe for everyone.
• To make sure all workplaces have enough workers.
• To make sure all workplaces are in the UK.

What is the main purpose of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989?

• To make sure all workplaces have electricity.
• To make sure all workplaces use electricity safely.
• To make sure all workplaces have enough electricity.
• To make sure all workplaces have the newest electricity.

What is the main purpose of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002?

• To make sure all workplaces have a safe way to deal with dangerous substances.
• To make sure all workplaces have a safe way to store dangerous substances.
• To make sure all workplaces have a safe way to use dangerous substances.
• To make sure all workplaces have a safe way to transport dangerous substances.

What does the text say about the 'suitable' requirements in the Regulations?

• They only apply to people with disabilities.
• They apply to everyone in the workplace.
• They only apply to people who work with electricity.
• They only apply to people who work with hazardous substances.

What is the main difference between LOLER and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

• LOLER focuses on lifting equipment, while the Act covers all aspects of workplace safety.
• LOLER is only for workplaces in the UK, while the Act is for workplaces worldwide.
• LOLER is a newer law than the Act.
• LOLER is only for factories, while the Act is for all workplaces.

According to the text, what is the purpose of PPE?

• To make workers look professional.
• To make workers feel comfortable.
• To protect workers from potential hazards.
• To help workers identify their job roles.