HASAWA Act 1974

Question 1

How does the HASAWA support the rights?

Answer 1

• Ensures a safe working environment
• Risk assessment must be carried out
• All staff to have health and safety training
• Equipment must be fit for purpose and staff should be trained to use it

Question 2

What is PPE?

Answer 2

Personal Protective Equipment

Question 3

What are the key aspects of the HASAWA?

Answer 3

• The working environment must not put anybody at risk
• The equipment provided must be safe and in good working order
• Employes need health and safety training
• Written health and safety policy should be provided
• PPE provided free of charge

Question 4

What does it require from employees when working environment must not put anyone at risk?

Answer 4

Report any hazards to the employer

Question 5

What does it require from employees with the equipment?

Answer 5

Not to tamper with equipment (fire extinguishers)

Question 6

What does it require from employees with training?

Answer 6

Must cooperate and attend training

Question 7

What does it require from employees with the written health and safety policy?

Answer 7

Follow the Health and safety requirements

Question 8

What does it require from employees with the PPE?

Answer 8

Wear protective clothing

Question 9

What does it require from employers when working environment must not put anyone at risk?

Answer 9

• Carry out risk assessments

- Provide PPE

Question 10

What does it require from employers with the equipment?

Answer 10

• monitor staff practice

- have working fire alarms, extinguishers