Health and Safety (Core Principles)

Question 1

What is the HSE?

Answer 1

Health and Safety Executive

British government body responsible for the regulation of risks to health and safety. It was created to promote compliance with the acts listed below:

• The Factories Act
• The Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAW)
• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

Question 2

What is HASAW

Answer 2

The Health and Safety at Work Act

legislation covering health and safety, keep everyone in workplace safe from harm.

Question 3

What is COSHH

Answer 3

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Requires employees to control exposure of hazardous substances as they can be dangerous to not only employees but others involved in work activities .

Question 4

What is PPE

Answer 4

Personal Protective Equipment

ensures employees are working to highest standards and providing a safe working environment for them