t levels 12/2

The full name of HASAWA is:

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Health and Security at Work Act

• Hazard and Safety at Work Act

• Health and Safety Association Work Act

Fill in the blank: ________ law is developed by courts over time, based on precedent (i.e., previous opinions by judges and tribunals).

• Common law.

• Statutory law.

• Civil law.

• Criminal law.

Fill in the blank: ________ law is written law passed by a body of legislature (government). Failure to comply is normally a criminal offence.

• Statute law.

• Common law.

• Case law.

• Regulatory law.

HSE inspectors can give guidance and advice on what?

• Work or processes

• Financial investments

• Marketing strategies

• Legal matters

What can HSE inspectors take during their inspections?

• Photos and samples

• Money and documents

• Tools and machinery

• Vehicles and equipment

During a normal inspection visit, what will an inspector assess to ensure compliance with health and safety law?

• Fire safety measures

• Employee attendance

• Office decor

• Company profits

Which of the following actions can an HSE inspector take?

• Offer guidance and advice

• Take photographs and samples

• Serve an improvement notice

• All of the above.

Which of the following is an informal action an HSE inspector may take?

• Issue of an improvement notice

• Verbal or written information and advice

• Prosecution in the criminal court

• Issue of a prohibition notice

What is issued when HASAWA is contravened?

• Prohibition notice

• Improvement notice

• Verbal advice

• Manslaughter investigation

Who will discuss the improvement notice with the duty-holder?

• The safety officer

• The HR manager

• The duty-holder themselves

• The legal advisor