Health Safety Legislation

Question 1

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Basic knowledge

Answer 1

Duties on employer and employee to protect their own health and safety and others

Question 2

Management of Health and Safety at work regulations

Answer 2

Risk assessments to be completed and communicated to all person

Question 3

The Personal Protect Equipment at Work Regulation 1992

Answer 3

PPE must be supplied, maintained and worn

Question 4

The Working at Heights Regulations 2005

Answer 4

Avoid working at heights, ensure equipment is available and can be used as recommended

Question 5

Manual handling Operations Regulations 1992

Answer 5

Avoid manual handling use safe lifting techniques and equipment

Question 6

COSHH Control of Substance Hazardous to Health 2002

Answer 6

COSHH must be carried out. Correct technique including gloves.

Question 7

Electricity at Work Regulation 1989

Answer 7

All equipment must be tested. Commercial equipment should be 100 volts run through a transformer.

Question 8

Control of noise work 2005

Answer 8

Protection for over 85 Db

Question 9

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

Answer 9

Can’t disturb wildlife

Question 10

Reporting of injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences 2013

Answer 10

Reporting of anything requiring 3 or more days off work

Question 11

Control of vibrations at work 2005

Answer 11

Awareness of vibration and restricting the amount of exposure

Question 12

Five Steps to Risk Assessment

Answer 12

1. Identify the risks (Walk around/ask others)
2. Decide who might be harmed and how
3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
4. Record findings and implement
5. Review and update if necessary