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What is the main focus of the HASAW ACT 1974 SECTION 7?
What is the joint effort required for safety?
What does the Defence Policy for Health, Safety, and Environmental Protection require of Defence employees?
According to Para 23 of the Legislative Framework and Departmental Policy, what must employees not do in relation to provided health and safety resources?
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What can HSE do to individuals failing to comply with legal responsibilities as per the text?
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In the context of employees' legal responsibilities, what is paramount at the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering?
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What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
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According to Section 2 of the HASAWA, what is the general duty of an employer?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a duty of the employer under Section 2 of the HASAWA?
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According to Section 7 of the HASAWA, what is the duty of employees at work?
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What is the purpose of Section 8 of the HASAWA?
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What does the term 'corrosive' refer to in the context of substance classification?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a typical control measure for hazardous substances?
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When were noise regulations first introduced?
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What is the primary reason given in the text for having noise regulations?
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What should NOT be ignored when leaving a noisy place?
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In what situation is the use of ear defenders mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary purpose of the Work at Height Regulations 2005?
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What was the percentage of workplace fatalities caused by falls from height in 2013/2014?
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What is the first step that should be taken before working at height, according to the regulations?
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What law requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health?
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If work at height cannot be avoided, what should be the next step according to the regulations?
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What must employers keep a record of according to the text?
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How can employers keep records of reportable incidents?
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What is the form used for reporting accidents, incidents and near misses in the military?
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What does PPE stand for?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for keeping records of reportable incidents?
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Which of the following can be used to keep records of reportable incidents?
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