SIA Health and Safety 1

Question 1

What is the employer's primary duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

Accepted Answer

Ensure health, safety and welfare so far as reasonably practicable

Answer

Section 2 of HSWA 1974 requires employers to ensure health, safety and welfare so far as is reasonably practicable.

Question 2

What should you do upon discovering a fire in the venue?

Accepted Answer

Raise alarm, alert management, assist evacuation

Answer

Life safety first: raise alarm, notify management, assist safe evacuation. Only fight small fires if trained and safe.

Question 3

What is RIDDOR?

Accepted Answer

Legal requirement to report certain workplace accidents and dangerous occurrences

Answer

RIDDOR requires reporting specified incidents to the HSE including major injuries, over-7-day incapacitation, and dangerous occurrences.

Question 4

Which fire extinguisher should NOT be used on electrical fires?

Accepted Answer

Water

Answer

Water conducts electricity, creating a severe electrocution risk.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

Identify hazards and put control measures in place

Answer

Risk assessments identify hazards, evaluate likelihood and severity, and establish control measures to reduce risk.

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