Safe Pass Health and Safety Legislation Ireland 2

Question 1

What must every employee do under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005?

Accepted Answer

Take reasonable care of their own safety and that of others

Answer

Write their own safety statement

Answer

Hire a safety officer

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Purchase their own PPE regardless of employer obligations

Question 2

What is a 'competent person' as defined in Irish safety legislation?

Accepted Answer

Someone with sufficient training, experience and knowledge to perform a task safely

Answer

A person with a university degree

Answer

Any employee over 25 years of age

Answer

A foreman on site

Question 3

Under Irish law, can an employee be penalised for reporting a safety concern?

Accepted Answer

No, employees are protected from penalisation

Answer

Yes, if the concern is minor

Answer

Only if they bypass the supervisor

Answer

Yes, during probation periods

Question 4

What is the maximum fine for a summary conviction under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005?

Accepted Answer

€3,000

Answer

€500

Answer

€10,000

Answer

€1,000

Question 5

Who must be consulted when preparing a Safety Statement?

Accepted Answer

Employees or their safety representatives

Answer

Only the company director

Answer

The local fire brigade

Answer

The insurance company

Question 6

What regulation specifically covers construction work safety in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013

Answer

Building Control Act 1990

Answer

Planning and Development Act 2000

Answer

Roads Act 1993