HASAWA 1974

Question 0

Section 2 requires employers in particular to provide…

Answer 0

Safe plant and safe systems of work
Safe use handling transport and storage of substances and articles
Provision of information instruction training and supervision
Safe working environment with adequate welfare facilities
Health and safety policy
Consultation with safety representatives.

Question 1

What does section 2 cover

Answer 1

To ensure, so far as is reasonably practical the health safety and welfare of all employees.

Question 2

Section 3 covers…

Answer 2

Duties of employers to others affected by their undertaking.

Question 3

Section 4 covers…

Answer 3

Duties of landlords owners and those in control of premises

Question 4

Section 6 covers…

Answer 4

Duties of suppliers designers and manufacturers

Question 5

Section 7 covers…

Answer 5

Duties of employees

Question 6

Section 8 covers…

Answer 6

No person to interfere with or misuse safety provisions

Question 7

Section 9 covers…

Answer 7

Employees cannot be charged for health and safety requirements such as PPE.

Question 8

What are the duties of employees under section 7 ?

Answer 8

To take care of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

To co-operate with their employer as far as is necessary to ensure compliance with statutory health and safety duty.

Question 9

What are the duties of landlords or owners under section 4 ?

Answer 9

To provide safe access and egress for those using the premises.

That any building or equipment supplied by them is safe.

Question 10

What powers to inspectors have ?

Answer 10

Power to enter the premises accompanied by police officers if necessary.
To examine and investigate and require the premises to be left undisturbed
To be provided with access to all records and relevant documents.
Take samples and photographs, destroy or render harmless substances or articles, take statements and issue notices.

Question 11

When would an improvement notice be issued and what appeals are available to the employer ?

Answer 11

Issued for a specific breach of the law,

appeals must be made within 21 days to an employment tribunal the notice of improvement is suspended until the appeal is heard or withdraw.

Question 12

When would a prohibition notice be issued and what appeals are available to the employer ?

Answer 12

Issued to halt an activity that could lead to serious injury.

Appeal must be made within 21 days to an employment tribunal and the notice is not suspended.
A deferred prohibition notice stops the work activity within a specified time limit