NEBOSH UNIT 1 ELEMENT STUDY
COMPLETED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which categories of people does an employer owe a duty to? -
CORRECT ANSWER-his own employees, other people
(workers and non-workers) who maybe present in his
workplace, other workers who may be carrying out work on his
behalf outside of his workplace and the other people who may
be outside his workplace but affected by his undertakings.
what are 2 common duties of employees - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. take reasonable care for their own health and
safety and that of the other persons who may be affected by
their acts or omissions at work
2. to co-operate with the employer so far as is necessary to
enable the employer to fulfil his legal obligations
Where business premises are rented, is the employer
responsible for health and safety matters relating to points of
entry and exit from the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER-
depends on the terms of tenancy agreement. Responsibility lies
with the person who may be said to control that particular
aspect of the premises
Outline the areas of responsibility placed on people in the
supply chain for the articles and substance which they supply to
workplaces - CORRECT ANSWER-All people involved in the
design, manufacture and supply of articles and substances,
insofar as it relates to their own role, should:
1. ensure that the articles and substances are safe and without
risks to health
2. carry out any necessary tests
COMPLETED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which categories of people does an employer owe a duty to? -
CORRECT ANSWER-his own employees, other people
(workers and non-workers) who maybe present in his
workplace, other workers who may be carrying out work on his
behalf outside of his workplace and the other people who may
be outside his workplace but affected by his undertakings.
what are 2 common duties of employees - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. take reasonable care for their own health and
safety and that of the other persons who may be affected by
their acts or omissions at work
2. to co-operate with the employer so far as is necessary to
enable the employer to fulfil his legal obligations
Where business premises are rented, is the employer
responsible for health and safety matters relating to points of
entry and exit from the workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER-
depends on the terms of tenancy agreement. Responsibility lies
with the person who may be said to control that particular
aspect of the premises
Outline the areas of responsibility placed on people in the
supply chain for the articles and substance which they supply to
workplaces - CORRECT ANSWER-All people involved in the
design, manufacture and supply of articles and substances,
insofar as it relates to their own role, should:
1. ensure that the articles and substances are safe and without
risks to health
2. carry out any necessary tests
