CITB Health & Safety Law

Question 1

Which piece of primary legislation places a general duty on employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees at work?

Accepted Answer

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Answer

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the primary legislation imposing a duty on employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all employees so far as is reasonably practicable.

Question 2

Under HSWA 1974, what duty does an employee have regarding health and safety?

Accepted Answer

Employees must take reasonable care of their own and others' health and safety and cooperate with their employer

Answer

Section 7 HSWA 1974 places a duty on employees to take reasonable care of themselves and others and to cooperate with their employer on health and safety matters.

Question 3

What does the phrase 'so far as is reasonably practicable' mean in health and safety law?

Accepted Answer

Risk can be balanced against the cost and effort of control measures — if the risk is trivial compared to the cost, it need not be controlled

Answer

'So far as is reasonably practicable' allows an employer to weigh the severity and likelihood of risk against the cost of controls, but the balance tips heavily toward protection where risks are significant.

Question 4

Which regulatory body enforces health and safety law on construction sites in Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Answer

The HSE is the national regulatory body responsible for enforcing health and safety law, including on construction sites, and can inspect, issue notices, and prosecute.

Question 5

Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers with five or more employees must do what with their risk assessments?

Accepted Answer

Record the significant findings in writing

Answer

Regulation 3 requires employers with five or more employees to record the significant findings of their risk assessments in writing so they can be reviewed and communicated.

CITB HS&E Operatives Practice Test

CITB HS&E Operatives Practice Test

CITB Health & Safety Law