What is the main purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

HASAWA 1974 is the primary legislation ensuring health, safety and welfare of all employees and others affected by work activities.

To establish building regulations for electrical installations

To ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees at work

To provide guidance on electrical installation methods

To regulate the testing and certification of electrical equipment

Which regulation specifically covers electrical safety at work?

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 specifically cover electrical safety requirements in the workplace.

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

Manual Handling Operations Regulations

Under HASAWA, who has the primary duty to ensure workplace safety?

Employers have the primary duty under HASAWA to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees.

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Level 2 Electrical: Health & Safety Mock Exam

Free mock exam for Level 2 Electrical apprentices on Unit 201 (Health and Safety in Building Services Engineering). 25 questions from a 301-question bank covering HASAWA 1974, EAWR 1989, RIDDOR, COSHH 2002, manual handling, CDM 2015, fire safety, PPE and asbestos awareness.

Questions: 25
Time limit: 30
Pass mark: 70%
Bank size: 300

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Sample questions

01What is the main purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
- A.To regulate the testing and certification of electrical equipment
- B.To ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees at work
- C.To establish building regulations for electrical installations
- D.To provide guidance on electrical installation methods
Why: HASAWA 1974 is the primary legislation ensuring health, safety and welfare of all employees and others affected by work activities.
02Which regulation specifically covers electrical safety at work?
- A.Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
- B.Manual Handling Operations Regulations
- C.Building Regulations
- D.Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Why: The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 specifically cover electrical safety requirements in the workplace.
03Under HASAWA, who has the primary duty to ensure workplace safety?
- A.The HSE only
- B.Employers
- C.Employees only
- D.Trade unions
Why: Employers have the primary duty under HASAWA to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees.

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