health and safety (LO2)

Question 1

health and safety at work act

Answer 1

Sets out the key duties and responsibilities of all employers and employees in work settings

Question 2

Management of health and safety at work regulations

Answer 2

Requires that risk assessments are completed. That individuals are given the task of managing health at work. That procedures are in place for emergency situations. Requires that training and supervision is provided

Question 3

Food safety act

Answer 3

Personal hygiene is maintained when working with food. Records are kept of where food is from so it can be traced. Unsafe food must be removed, and a report completed

Question 4

Food safety (general food hygiene) regulation

Answer 4

Food hazards must be identified and that safety controls are put in place. Sets out that food must be prepared correctly to prevent cross-contamination

Question 5

Manual handling operations

Answer 5

Training on the correct way to handle and move things should be provided. Risks should be eliminated or reduced

Question 6

RIDDOR

Answer 6

Procedures are in place to record incidences that result in injury and diseases. Training should be provided

Question 7

Data Protection act

Answer 7

States how information should be stored securely

Question 8

COSHH

Answer 8

Risk assessments must be completed to prevent exposure to hazardous substances. Safe working practices should be in place and training provided

Question 9

Civil contingencies act

Answer 9

Organisations must work, plan and share information with other organisations so that they can respond to local and national emergencies. Risk assessments should be in place and emergency plans put in place