Health & Safety At Work Act (Quick Revision)

Question 1

Define: Health & Safety at Work Act

Answer 1

The Health & Safety at Work Act is a U.K. law under which firms must take responsible steps to ensure the health and safety of their employees.

Question 2

The Health & Safety at Work Act is implemented by the H……… & S…… E……………… What powers does it have?

Answer 2

Health & Safety Executive; can order firms to change behaviour, fine them, or close them down.

Question 3

State three other employment acts.

Answer 3

• Race Relations Act
• Redundancy Payments Act
• Sex Discrimination Act

Question 4

State three reasons why accidents at work may occur.

Answer 4

• Dangerous equipment
• Carelessness
• Lack of training

Question 5

State three problems for a firm caused by an increasing number of accidents at work.

Answer 5

• May find it more difficult to recruit.
• May be fined.
• May reduce motivation.

Question 6

What is the Examiner’s note for Health & Safety at Work Act?

Answer 6

Governments that have a laissez-faire approach will not intervene greatly. More interventionist governments will pass more health and safety regulations to protect employees.

Question 7

What is the Evaluation point for Health & Safety at Work Act?

Answer 7

The impact of new health and safety legislation depends on the provisions of the act and how the firm was behaving before.