VN01 revision

Question 1

The success of a health and safety system is dependent on the attitude and behaviour of the team

Answer 1

True - a positive safety culture

Question 2

What is the role of clinical audit

Answer 2

Process to review and monitor standards of clinical care to determine how it is carried out compared to best practice and EBVM

Question 3

Where are audit tools available from

Answer 3

RCVS knowledge website

Question 4

Who enforces health and safety law in the uk

Answer 4

HSE - government appointed regulator

Question 5

What powers does the HSE have

Answer 5

1. Request entry into business
2. Questioning employees
3. Examining the workplace
4. Looking at documentation

Question 6

What are the key pieces of health and safety legislation

Answer 6

The health and safety at work act 1974
The management of health and safety at work regs 1999 (MHSWR)

Question 7

What is the purpose of Health and safety at work act 1974

Answer 7

Set out duties of employers to employees and employees to themselves and members of the public

Question 8

The Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999

Answer 8

Put in place arrangements for risk assessment

Question 9

MHSWR REQUIRES A HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY IN WRITING IF …

Answer 9

5 or more people are employed

Question 10

ACOP

Answer 10

Approved Code of Practice
ACOP has Special legal status

Question 11

A hazard is …

Answer 11

Something that may cause harm. Physical/mental

Question 12

A risk is …

Answer 12

The combination of the likelihood of the hazard causing harm (high/low) together with the severity the harm could be

Question 13

Steps of a risk assessment

Answer 13

1. Identify the hazards
2. Decide who may be harmed
3. Evaluate risks, decide on precautions
4. Record findings
5. Review and update if necessary