Exams / HS&E Operatives / Duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 / Question 7
HS&E Operatives practice question: Duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (7 of 7) A. Working environment A free question from our original HS&E Operatives practice exam. Try it, then open the answer to see why each option is right or wrong.
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Health and safety law says some things must be given to you free of charge by your employer.
Which two are they? (Choose two.)
Choose two answers.
A A. Protective clothing and equipment you need for the jobB B. Fuel for driving your own car to and from the siteC C. Hand tools you buy for jobs you do at homeD D. The health and safety training you need for the jobShow the answer and explanation Answers: A, D
A. Right: Right. Your employer must provide, free of charge, any equipment and protective clothing you need.B. Wrong: Wrong. Travel costs are a matter for your contract, not health and safety law.C. Wrong: Wrong. Health and safety law covers what you need for the work you do for your employer.D. Right: Right. HSE says your employer must give you, free of charge, the health and safety training you need to do your job.Explanation Your employer must provide the health and safety training, equipment and protective clothing you need for the job free of charge.
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