Laws & Acts

Question 1

Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations (1992)

Answer 1

Assess and reduce risks to health and safety to employers.

Question 2

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR 1985)

Answer 2

• deals with responsibility for reporting and investigating injuries
• types of injuries, diseases and occurrences need reporting
• use of accident forms

Question 3

Manual Handling Operations Regulations (1992)

Answer 3

• Avoid
• Assess
• Reduce
• Review
• Provide information
• Record

Question 4

Ergonomic Approach to Manual Handling

Answer 4

The Environment
The Load 
The Individual Capability
The Task 
The Equipment

Question 5

Equality Act (2010)

Answer 5

Combination of previous Disability and Human rights Act. Unlawful discrimination occurs if the standard of service for the disabled person is less than for an able bodied person.

Question 6

LOLER (1998)

Answer 6

All lifting equipments must be tested as safe every 6 months.

Question 7

PUWER (1998)

Answer 7

All equipment must only be used for its intended purpose and be tested for its use.

Question 8

Health & Safety at Work Act (1974)

Answer 8

Ensure health, safety and welfare of employees at work.