IOSH Understanding Responsibilities 1

Question 1

What is the full title of the main UK health and safety legislation?

Accepted Answer

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

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The Workplace Health and Safety Act 1974

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The Employment Safety Act 1974

Question 2

Under Section 2 of the HSWA 1974, what is the employer's general duty?

Accepted Answer

To ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees

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To provide free meals to all employees

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To guarantee that no accidents will ever occur

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To provide all employees with health insurance

Question 3

What duties do employees have under Section 7 of the HSWA 1974?

Accepted Answer

To take reasonable care of themselves and others, and to cooperate with their employer on safety matters

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No duties — all responsibility lies with the employer

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To carry out risk assessments for their own work area

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To report directly to the HSE about safety concerns

Question 4

What does Section 3 of the HSWA 1974 require?

Accepted Answer

Employers to conduct their undertaking so as to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the safety of non-employees

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Employers to provide free PPE to visitors

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Employees to report all accidents within 24 hours

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Self-employed workers to register with the HSE

Question 5

What is the purpose of Section 8 of the HSWA 1974?

Accepted Answer

It makes it an offence to intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for safety

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It sets out the employer's duty to provide training

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It requires safety committees in all workplaces

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It establishes the Health and Safety Executive

Question 6

What are the key regulations made under the HSWA 1974 that managers should know?

Accepted Answer

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Workplace Regulations 1992, PUWER 1998, and others

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Only the Manual Handling Regulations

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Only RIDDOR

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Only COSHH Regulations