Health & Safety Risk Assessments

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Who needs a H&S Risk Assessment?
Why companies need a H&S Risk Assessment?
What legislation does it cover?
How a H&S Risk Assessment is carried out?
Frequency of a H&S Risk Assessment and lots, lots more

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1.

Please name the Act of parliament which states that a Health & Safety Risk Assessment (Audit) should take place periodically?
2.

What is the lower limit whereby a company is obliged to carry out a Health & Safety Risk Assessment and record their findings?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  15
- E.
  
  1
Correct Answer
C. 5

Explanation
The correct answer is 5 because this is the lower limit whereby a company is obligated to conduct a Health & Safety Risk Assessment and document their findings. This means that any company with a workforce of 5 or more employees must carry out a risk assessment to identify potential hazards and take necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of their employees.

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3.

Who is responsible for a risk assessment to take place within the company?
4.

Please name some of our Risk Assessors.
5.

What does the acronym COSHH stand for?
6.

“I’m an employer and I employ six staff. Someone‘s told me I need a written H&S policy, is that true?”
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
It is true. If you have five or more employees, you must have a written policy.

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7.

What does PPE stand for?
- A.
  
  Protecting Personal Effects
- B.
  
  Present Project Engage
- C.
  
  Personal Protection Equipment
- D.
  
  Planned Protective Equipment
Correct Answer
C. Personal Protection Equipment

Explanation
PPE stands for Personal Protection Equipment. This term refers to the protective gear or clothing worn by individuals to minimize the risk of injury or exposure to hazards in their workplace or during certain activities. PPE includes items such as helmets, gloves, goggles, masks, and safety shoes, among others. It is crucial to use PPE correctly and consistently to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in potentially dangerous environments.

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Health & Safety Risk Assessments

Please name the Act of parliament which states that a Health & Safety Risk Assessment (Audit) should take place periodically?

What is the lower limit whereby a company is obliged to carry out a Health & Safety Risk Assessment and record their findings?

Who is responsible for a risk assessment to take place within the company?

Please name some of our Risk Assessors.

What does the acronym COSHH stand for?

“I’m an employer and I employ six staff. Someone‘s told me I need a written H&S policy, is that true?”

What does PPE stand for?