Health and Safety

Question 1

When was the Health and Safety at a Work Act written?

Answer 1

1974

Question 2

What must care labels include? What legislation determines this?

Answer 2

1. Give a fibre content which is accurate to within 3%. (The Indication of Fibre Content Regulation)
2. Have accurate sizing. (The Weights and Measures Act)
3. Have a correct description of a product. (The General Product Safety Regulations Act)
4. Standard care symbols.
5. Generic fibre names rather than brand names.
6. Country of origin.
7. Safety information.

Question 3

Give three examples of legislations which protect customers.

Answer 3

1. BS 5722: The British Standards Institute’s flammability regulation for nightwear.
2. The Trade Descriptions Act: Statements made about the product must be true.
3. The General Product Safety Regulations Act: Products must have accurate descriptions on their labels.

Question 4

What do the BSI do?

Answer 4

1. They set British safety and quality standards.

2. They set up the Health and Safety Executive to inspect companies.

Question 5

How does the Health and Safety at Work Act affect the workplace?

Answer 5

1. Employers are criminally liable for failure to meet safety regulations.
2. It set up the Health and Safety Executive who are responsible for checking the act is being followed correctly.
3. It places an obligation on employers to provide safety equipment.
4. The company must have a health and safety officer.
5. A risk assessment should be carried out for all aspects of production.