Health and Safety Flashcards
What does HSE stand for?
Health and Safety Executive
True or False: The Health and Safety Executive is responsible for regulating workplace health and safety in the UK.
True
Fill in the blank: The HSE was established under the ________ Act 1974.
Health and Safety at Work
What is one of the primary functions of the Health and Safety Executive?
To enforce health and safety legislation and regulations.
Which government department oversees the Health and Safety Executive?
The Department for Work and Pensions
What is the main purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees at work.
True or False: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 applies only to employees in the private sector.
False
Fill in the blank: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a duty on employers to ensure the _____ of their employees.
safety
Which organization is responsible for enforcing the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
What are employers required to do under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
Employers must assess risks, provide necessary training, and ensure safe working conditions.
What is the primary goal of surveying safely according to RICS?
To ensure that surveying activities are conducted without risk to health and safety.
True or False: RICS emphasizes the importance of risk assessments in surveying.
True
Fill in the blank: The RICS guidelines for safe surveying include _____ and emergency procedures.
training
Which of the following is a key component of safe surveying practices? (A) Ignoring hazards (B) Conducting regular site inspections (C) Working alone
B) Conducting regular site inspections
What should surveyors do if they encounter an unforeseen hazard during their work?
They should halt work and report the hazard to the appropriate authority.
True or False: RICS health and safety guidance is designed to ensure the safety of construction workers.
True
Fill in the blank: The RICS health and safety guidance provides a framework for managing ______ in the construction industry.
risks
Which of the following is a key principle of RICS health and safety guidance? A) Risk assessment B) Ignoring hazards C) Minimal training
A) Risk assessment
What is one of the main objectives of RICS health and safety guidance?
To promote a safe working environment in the built environment sector.
What is the primary purpose of health and safety work regulation?
To ensure a safe and healthy working environment for employees.
True or False: Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees under health and safety work regulations.
True
Fill in the blank: The health and safety management system should include ____ to identify and control workplace hazards.
risk assessments
Which of the following is NOT a key component of health and safety management? A) Policy B) Risk Assessment C) Employee Satisfaction Surveys
C) Employee Satisfaction Surveys
What is the role of safety training in health and safety management?
To educate employees on safe practices and compliance with regulations.
