Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining workplace safety

What is the primary piece of legislation governing workplace safety in the UK?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Workplace Safety and Health Act 1985
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1990
Employee Safety Act 1972
Which of the following is a duty of employers under the Health and Safety at Work Act?
To provide safe machinery and equipment
To pay employees' medical bills
To ensure employees have health insurance
To provide paid time off for injuries
Which agency is responsible for enforcing workplace health and safety in the UK?
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
National Safety Board
Workplace Safety Commission
Occupational Health Authority
What is a key responsibility of employers regarding workplace safety?
Reporting hazards to their employer
Providing safety equipment
Conducting safety inspections
Enforcing safety regulations
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act, what must employers provide in terms of training?
Regular health and safety training
Financial training
IT training
Language training
Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE) that an employer might provide?
Safety goggles
Laptop
Mobile phone
Office chair
What should an employer do if a risk is identified in the workplace?
Assess the risk and implement control measures
Ignore the risk
Increase working hours
Reduce salaries
Who is responsible for conducting risk assessments in the workplace?
The employer
The local council
HSE
External auditors
What must employers do to ensure a safe working environment?
Maintain equipment and machinery
Provide a restroom
Ensure all employees are insured
Reduce working hours
Which document should employers provide to outline health and safety procedures?
Health and safety policy
Employee handbook
Financial report
Marketing plan
In case of a workplace accident, what is an employee's responsibility?
Report the accident to the employer
Ignore it
No responsibility
Contact the HSE
What must be included in a workplace first aid kit?
Basic first aid supplies like bandages and antiseptics
Snacks and drinks
Company brochures
Office supplies
What is an employer required to do if an employee raises a safety concern?
Investigate and address the concern
Dismiss the employee
Reduce the employee's hours
Ignore the concern
What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
To identify potential hazards and implement measures to control them
To evaluate employee performance
To increase production tagets
To plan company events
What should employees do if they identify a hazard in the workplace?
Report it to the HSE
Report it to their employer or supervisor
Fix it themselves without reporting
Leave it for the next shift
What is the employer's role in providing information about health and safety?
Keep safety information confidential
Only share safety information during emergencies
Post safety information on social media
Provide clear and accessible information on safety procedures
Which of the following is a legal requirement for employers regarding emergency procedures?
Develop and communicate emergency plans
Provide free lunch during emergencies
Ensure all employees are evacuated daily
Postpone emergencies until the next shift
What is one of the main goals of workplace safety regulations?
Increase company profits
Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses
Extend working hours
Reduce employee benefits
What must employees do to comply with health and safety laws?
Follow safety procedures and use protective equipment
Ignore safety regulations
Work longer hours
Take frequent breaks
Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of visitors to the workplace?
The employer
The visitors themselves
The local government
HSE
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