health and safety

Question 1

what is the health and safety executive (HSE)

Answer 1

is a public body which encourages, regulates and enforces occupational health and safety in NI

Question 2

HSE main aim is…

Answer 2

to reduce accidents in the workplace

Question 3

4 main roles of the HSE

Answer 3

-has rights to inspect workplace premises
-regulates health and safety legislations
-controls risk to peoples health and safety
-provides support and guidance on health and safety in businesses preventing accidents or injuries

Question 4

implications on health and safety legislations for a business (3)

Answer 4

• allows employees to identify hazards and risks in the workplace
  -enables employer to take steps to protect those in the workplace making it safer
• reduces profit by buying safety equipment and staff training

Question 5

employees responsibilities (5)

Answer 5

report faults dangers and accidents in the workplace
wear protective clothing and equipment provided
use equipment carefully and safely
attend training provided
take care of own health and safety

Question 6

(3) employees have the right to…

Answer 6

work where health and safety is properly controlled
be treated fairly when health and safety issues are raised
free from discrimination by an employer to an employee

Question 7

employers responsibilities (6)

Answer 7

-appoint an health and safety officer
-provide health and safety training
-provide protective clothing and equipment if necessary
-carry out regular fire drills
-provide a safe working environment and make sure equipment is regularly maintained
-provide facilities for employees eg toilets, drinking water, places to eat etc

Question 8

(2) employers have the right to…

Answer 8

undertake tasks to reduce their risk of harm
consult employees on how to deal with risks in the workplace