Health and Safety

Question 1

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974- employee responsibilities x3

Answer 1

take reasonable care of their own health and safety and of others
co-operate with employer on health and safety matters
do not misuse of interfere with anything provided for employee health and safety

Question 2

Health and Safety at Work Act 1975- employer responsibilities x4

Answer 2

ensure safe methods of working and conditions
ensure all employees receive information and training on health and safety
ensure equipment is correctly stored and protective clothing is worn where necessary

Question 3

Health and Safety (Screen) Act 1992- employee responsibilities x3

Answer 3

making use of adjustable facilities
adjusting chair for maximum comfort
arranging desk and screen to avoid glare

Question 4

Health and Safety (Screen) Act 1992- employer responsibilities x3

Answer 4

assess workstation requirements and provide H&S training for employees
provide adjustable seating and screens
organise daily work of VDU users so they have regular breaks and changes in activity.

Question 5

VDU Screen Act minimises risk of… x4

Answer 5

eye strain
back ache
head ache
repetitive strain injury

Question 6

Health and Safety (First Aid) 1981- employee responsibilities x3

Answer 6

complete accident report forms
partake in first aid training
assess the causality

Question 7

Health and Safety (First Aid) 1981- employer responsibilities x4

Answer 7

provide well-stocked first aid box
keep a record of all accidents
appoint a first aider
inform staff of first aid procedures

Question 8

Fire Precautions Act 1995- employee responsibilities x2

Answer 8

partake in fire evacuation training
don’t misuse fire extinguishers

Question 9

Fire Precautions Act 1995- employer responsibilities x3

Answer 9

assess risk of fire in the organisation
check and maintain fire-fighting equipment
train employees in fire procedures and regularly check evacuation procedures