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 Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the primary piece of UK legislation setting out the general duties of employers towards their employees.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

5

Answer

The HSE defines a five-step risk assessment process: identify hazards, decide who might be harmed, evaluate risks, record findings, and review the assessment.

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

Answer

Reporting the issue to a supervisor ensures it is formally logged, assessed, and addressed promptly in line with the employer's health and safety duty of care.

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

Answer

The DSE Regulations recommend regular short breaks or changes of activity rather than specifying fixed intervals, allowing flexibility to suit the workload.

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

Answer

The employer has a legal duty under the DSE Regulations 1992 to ensure workstation assessments are carried out by a competent person.

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SIA CCTV Health & Safety