Health And Safety

Question 1

What is the health and safety at work act 1974? HASAWA

Answer 1

An act that every business has to abide and covers the legislation for occupational health and safety in Greta Britain

Question 2

What does the health and safety at work act involve?

Answer 2

Taking regular risk assessments

Making sure all equipment is safe

Question 3

Control of substances hazardous to health COSHH what is this?

Answer 3

A law that is for employers to ensure they protect the health of their staff
Planning for emergencies

Question 4

What is meant my RIDDO reporting injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences ?

Answer 4

Injuries burns death fractures broken bones need to be reported
A form is submitted to a database

Question 5

What is PPE?

Answer 5

Personal protective equipment eg gloves eye protection aprons

Question 6

What is the data protection act?

Answer 6

Everyone responsible for personal data must follow strict rules
Information must be accurate up to date and not kept longer than necessary