Health & Safety

Question 1

What does RIDDOR stand for

Answer 1

Reporting of incidents, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations

Question 2

According to the HSE, what must a company’s safe system of work ensure

Answer 2

All risks that effect employees and other people that visit the company are assessed
All preventative and protective measures are planned, controlled, monitored and reviewed on a regular basis
All employees are consulted about the preventative and protective measures in use
A written health and safety policy is provided if five or more people are employed by the company.

Question 3

What is the Health & safety at work act 1974

Answer 3

Everyone is responsible for health and safety at work, including employers, employees, self-empolyed people and those in control of work premises

Question 4

What is the main objective of HASAWA

Answer 4

Secure the health, safety and welfare of people at work
Protect people other than those at work from risks to health and saftey caused by work activities
Control the possession and use of explosive, highly flammable or otherwise dangerous substances

Question 5

What is the management of health and saftey at work regulations 1999

Answer 5

This applies to every work activity and outlines the duties of employers and employees for maintaining workplace health and saftey. The main requirement for employers is to undertake a risk assessment and record significant findings