CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH FINAL PAPER TESTED QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY SHEET

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH
FINAL PAPER TESTED QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY
SHEET

●● What actions can Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Inspectors take
during inspections?
Answer: Carry out investigations


●● What is one power of HSE Inspectors related to records during
inspections?
Answer: Check records required by legislation


●● What do HSE Inspectors do when issuing improvement notices?
Answer: Give companies time to address health and safety problems


●● What is the purpose of prohibition notices issued by HSE Inspectors?
Answer: Stop specific health and safety activities immediately


●● In what way do HSE Inspectors assist with health and safety
matters?
Answer: Provide guidance and advice

, ●● Who can HSE Inspectors prosecute for breaking health and safety
laws?
Answer: Employers, employees, self-employed, manufacturers, and
suppliers


●● The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Answer: Regulations that cover the use of chemicals and substances that
are used at work.


●● The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
Answer: Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of equipment
that is used at work e.g. a power saw.


●● The Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations
Answer: Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of lifting
equipment e.g. the use of a crane.


●● The Noise at Work Regulations
Answer: Regulations the cover the protection of hearing and the use of
hearing protection.


●● The Working at Height Regulations
Answer: Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders.