Question 1

What is the primary UK legislation governing workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. HASAWA 1974 is the primary legislation. It establishes duties on employers, employees, and self-employed persons.

Question 2

Health and safety at work is whose responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Both employer AND employee. Both share responsibility. Employers must provide a safe environment; employees must cooperate and take reasonable care.

Question 3

What must an employer provide under HASAWA 1974?

Accepted Answer

A safe working environment, training, and PPE. Employers must provide a safe workplace, carry out risk assessments, provide training, and supply PPE.

Question 4

An employee must never intentionally interfere with or misuse:

Accepted Answer

Anything provided for health, safety, or welfare. Misusing safety equipment (e.g., tampering with fire extinguishers, cutting holes in helmets) is a breach of employee duty under HASAWA.

Question 5

At what number of employees must risk assessments be recorded?

Accepted Answer

5 or more. Risk assessments must be recorded if 5 or more operatives are employed. Smaller businesses should still do assessments but recording isn't legally required.

Question 6

Do self-employed persons have health and safety duties?

Accepted Answer

Yes  -  the same duty of care towards themselves and others. Self-employed persons have the same duty of care as employers  -  they must protect themselves and anyone affected by their work.

Free plumbing health & safety exam questions

1. What is the primary UK legislation governing workplace safety?

2. Health and safety at work is whose responsibility?

3. What must an employer provide under HASAWA 1974?

4. An employee must never intentionally interfere with or misuse:

5. At what number of employees must risk assessments be recorded?

6. Do self-employed persons have health and safety duties?

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