You should have a basic understanding of:
• How the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice affect
you
• Employer’s responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Your responsibilities to yourself and to others under the Health and Safety at Work Act
• How health and safety law is enforced
• The powers of Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors
• The key features of health and safety signs in the workplace
GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of safety signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a mandatory activity, for example “Safety helmets must be worn”?
A Prohibition Notice means:
What is the MAXIMUM penalty that a Higher Court, can currently impose for a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act?
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which of the following have a duty to work safely?
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a warning, for example "Fork-lift trucks operating”?
What do the letters CDM stand for?
How can you help to prevent accidents?
Companies employing five or more people must have a written Health and Safety Policy because:
Identify one method of enforcing regulations that are available to the Health and Safety Executive:
In what circumstances can an HSE Improvement Notice be issued?
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of safety signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a prohibited activity, for example “No access for pedestrians”?
What colours are fire exit signs?
Who is responsible for signing a Company Safety Policy?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any regulations made under the Act are:
Which one of the following must be in a company’s written Health and Safety Policy:
What is an “Improvement Notice”?
The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to provide what for their employees?
What happens if a Prohibition Notice is issued by an Inspector of the local authority or the HSE?
What is the main colour on a safety sign stating that you must NOT do something?
Complete the following sentence: A risk assessment
Who would you expect to carry out a risk assessment on your working site?
Who of the following would you expect to be responsible for managing health and safety on site?
Why would your supervisor ask you to read the method statement and risk assessment before you start your next job?
Which of the following is correct for risk assessment?
If a Health and Safety Executive Inspector issues a “Prohibition Notice”, this means that:
Where should you look for Official advice on health and safety matters?
A Health and Safety Executive Inspector can?
Which of the following statements is correct?
Regulations that govern health and safety on construction sites:
What do the letters HSE stand for?
In the context of a risk assessment, what do you understand by the term risk?
What is a HAZARD?
Employers are required to provide information to their employees on their health and safety rights and responsibilities and how to get advice by:
Employers have to produce a written Health and Safety Policy statement when:
Why should regular inspections of the workplace take place?
The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations require the colour coding of safety signs. What colours are used on a sign indicating a safe condition, for example “First Aid kit”?
What do the blue and white health and safety signs tell you?
