Section 1 Introduction to H&S

Question 1

What are the 3 reasons for H&S

Answer 1

1. Moral
2. Legal
3. Financial

Question 2

What are the 5 Moral expectations of an employer

Answer 2

1. Workers should return home in same condition as they arrived at work.
2. H&S- should not be sacrificed for profit.
3. We owe greater responsibility to customers and public.
4. Individual responsibility for consequence of decisions.
5. We owe greater responsibility to vulnerable people. (with disabilities/ Young/ unborn babies).

Question 3

Name 3 types situations that can affect you or others after an accident.

Answer 3

1. Mental ill health.
2. Injury and ill health.
3. Disabilities and (worse case) death.

Question 4

Name 4 things that can effect your quality of life after an accident.

Answer 4

1. Can’t play with your children.
2. Less able to or want to socialise.
3. You may not be able to enjoy the hobbies you have/had.
4. A complete loss of purpose.

Question 5

List 3 Financial things that could effect you after an accident.

Answer 5

1. Can’t not afford to pay bills.
2. A loss of income.
3. A loss of career.