Safe Pass Health and Safety Legislation Ireland 6

Question 1

What penalties can apply for indictable offences under the 2005 Act?

Accepted Answer

Fines up to €3,000,000 and/or up to 2 years imprisonment

Answer

A verbal warning only

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Fines up to €500

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Community service only

Question 2

What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?

Accepted Answer

A document providing information on the hazards of a chemical substance

Answer

A list of employee contact details

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A financial statement

Answer

A building floor plan

Question 3

Under Irish law, at what age can a person legally work on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

16 years with restrictions, 18 for certain tasks

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Any age

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21 years minimum

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14 years with parental consent

Question 4

What must an employer do if a workplace accident results in more than 3 days' absence?

Accepted Answer

Report it to the HSA

Answer

Ignore it if the worker returns

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Only record it internally

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Report it to the Gardaí

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Preliminary Health and Safety Plan?

Accepted Answer

To identify safety issues before construction begins so they can be planned for

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To schedule workers' lunch breaks

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To calculate project costs

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To design the building aesthetics

Question 6

What training must construction workers complete before starting work on any Irish construction site?

Accepted Answer

Safe Pass training

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A university degree in engineering

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Advanced first aid

Answer

Fire marshal certification