Topic 12: Enviromental issues

Question 1

Responsibilities of employers in promoting
human health and safety?

Answer 1

• They must provide and maintain equipment that is safe for employees to use
• Employers must have systems in place that ensure that there will be no harmful impact on the health and safety of workers.
• They must ppe clothing to workers

Question 2

Roles of health and safety representatives in
protecting the workplace environment?

Answer 2

• They need to ensure that the correct ppe clothing is provided and available to all workers
• They must identify potential dangers in the workplace
• Promote and review safety measures in the workplace

Question 3

Responsibilities of employees in promoting health and safety in the workplace?

Answer 3

• Workers must be aware that they should take care of their health and safety in the workplace.
• Workers must always comply with the rules and procedures of the business
• If there are unsafe or unhealthy working conditions, they must report it.

Question 4

Strategies businesses may use to protect the
environment and human health?

Answer 4

• Business must take steps to become involved in
  environmental awareness programs.
• Business must take care of natural resources and
  promote nature conservation
• Business must have a policy to minimize pollution
  and actively reuse, recycle and reduce waste.