SIA CCTV Health & Safety

Question 1

Which piece of legislation sets out the primary general duties employers have towards employees regarding health and safety in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Answer

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

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The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

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The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

Question 2

According to the HSE, how many steps does the recommended risk assessment process contain?

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

3

Answer

4

Answer

6

Question 3

A CCTV operator notices their workstation chair is causing persistent back pain. What should they do first?

Accepted Answer

Report the issue to their supervisor or line manager immediately

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Continue working and report the issue at the end of the shift

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Adjust the chair themselves and take regular short breaks

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Complete a RIDDOR report straight away

Question 4

Under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, what is the recommended approach for CCTV operators regarding screen breaks?

Accepted Answer

Regular short breaks or changes of activity throughout the shift

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A break of at least 15 minutes every 30 minutes

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A break of at least 10 minutes every hour

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A single 30-minute break for every four hours worked

Question 5

Who is responsible for arranging a DSE (Display Screen Equipment) workstation assessment for a CCTV operator?

Accepted Answer

The employer or a competent person appointed by them

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The employee, who must self-assess their own workstation

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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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The local authority environmental health officer

Question 6

What does the abbreviation RIDDOR stand for?

Accepted Answer

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

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Recording of Incidents, Deaths and Dangerous Operations Regulations

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Reporting of Incidents, Damage and Dangerous Outcomes Regulations

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Recording of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Operations Regulations

Question 7

In a CCTV control room, which of the following would be classified as a workplace hazard?

Accepted Answer

Trailing cables running across a walkway

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A well-lit workstation with adequate task lighting

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An ergonomic chair adjusted to the correct height for the operator

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A clearly marked and unobstructed fire exit