health and safety act

Question 1

what is the health and safety act 1974?

Answer 1

primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain

Question 2

what is the major aim of health and safety in a workplace?

Answer 2

Provide a safe place to work and working environment. Develop a health and safety policy. Undertake risk assessments.

Question 3

Briefly explain the health and safety at work act?

Answer 3

It ensures that all employers provide a safe working environment and look out for the health of their employees—wherever their place of work. It relates to the wellbeing of not only permanent staff but also casual, self-employed and temporary workers, as well as visiting members of the public

Question 4

Explain what is meant by hazards and risk?

Answer 4

hazard is anything that could cause harm. And, risk, is a combination of two things – the chance that the hazard will cause harm and how serious that harm could be.

Question 5

Which year was the act passed by parliament?

Answer 5

1974

Question 6

why is health and safety important in business?

Answer 6

protects your employees and any visitors to your business, such as clients or customers and it’s good business practice to adhere to health and safety laws

Question 7

The health and safety at work act is enforced by;

Answer 7

Health and safety executive

Question 8

Explain the five key points of the health
and safety at work Act?

Answer 8

Provide a safe place of work
Provide safe equipment
Ensure staff are properly trained
Carry out risk assessments
Provide proper facilities
Appoint a competent person to oversee health and safety

Question 9

Explain the responsibilities employers have under the Act?

Answer 9

make the workplace safe. prevent risks to health. make sure that plant and machinery is safe to use. make sure safe working practices are set up and followed.

Question 10

Explain the responsibilities employees have under the Act?

Answer 10

take reasonable care not to put other people - fellow employees and members of the public - at risk by what you do or don’t do in the course of your work. to co-operate with your employer, making sure you get proper training and you understand and follow the company’s health and safety policies.