Legislation

Question 1

H+S at Work Act 1974 employer

Answer 1

Provide safe environment
Provide safe equipment
Provide H+S training

Question 2

H+S at Work Act 1974 employee

Answer 2

Take care of themselves
Take care of others
Report hazards

Question 3

H+S (First Aid) Regulations 1981

Answer 3

A qualified first-aid person and suitable first-aid equipment are required one for every 50 -100 employees are recommended and inform staff on the arrangement

Question 4

H+S (Display Screens Equipment) Regulations 1999

Answer 4

Adjustable/suitable seating
Minimise/identify risks
Suitable workstation
Allow regular breaks

Question 5

Fire Precautions (Workplace (Amendment)) Regulations 1999

Answer 5

Must be a means of alerting people to a fire, means of escape and firefighting equipment must be supplied and staff trained in fire safety

Question 6

Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

Answer 6

Covers 4 main areas of the workplace:
Work environment
Safety
Facilities
Maintenance of equipment and premises

Question 7

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Answer 7

Ensures protection/privacy for all individuals in the EU addresses export of data outside the EU
Applies to personal info such as
Name
Address
Email
Location Data

Question 8

Computer Misuse Act 1990

Answer 8

Makes it illegal to hack others electronics/electronic data without permission whether that be just doing it or having intent to do it it’s still a crime

Question 9

Freedom of Information Act 2000

Answer 9

Defines the way in which government information can be made available to the public but for the UK the burden of proof is with the government body and not whoever wants it

Question 10

Copyrights, Designs and Patents Act 1988

Answer 10

Made to protect someone’s work and lasts 50 years after the creator’s death

Question 11

H+S Methods of Compliance

Answer 11

Undertake risk assessments on regular basis
Take regular breaks when on PC
Report faulty equipment
Attend H+S training
Use safety equipment
Take disciplinary action against staff who breached guidelines

Question 12

Data Protection Methods of Compliance

Answer 12

Keep data secure by using passwords
Change passwords regularly
Get rid of out-dated info
Make sure you lock your computer when away from your desk

Question 13

Communicating legal requirements

Answer 13

Induction/Staff training
Notice board, Email, Newsletters
Intranet
Demonstrations
Meetings
H+S representative
Organisational handbook

Question 14

Consequences of breaching legislation employer

Answer 14

Provide Advice
Inspect premises without warning
Shut down premises
Issue improvement notice
Fine
Prosecute

Question 15

Consequences of breaching legislation employee

Answer 15

Verbal warning
Written warning
Suspension
Dismissal
Fine
Prosecution