Understanding Responsibilities
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What is the primary piece of health and safety legislation in Great Britain?
- AControl of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
- BEquality Act 2010
- CHealth and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974✓
- DManagement of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Answer: The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the main legislation in Great Britain establishing the framework and duties for health and safety; Northern Ireland has its own equivalent, the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what is the employer's primary duty?
- ATo ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of employees✓
- BTo reduce the number of reportable accidents by half in each successive calendar year
- CTo eliminate all risks
- DTo provide free training
Answer: Section 2 of HSWA 1974 requires employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of their employees.