Module 1

Question 1

Name three reasons to manage safely?

Answer 1

Moral
Financial
Legal

Question 2

Explain the moral reason?

Answer 2

It’s is not acceptable for workers to suffer injury or ill health

Demonstrates the company cares about the H&S of its staff

Question 3

Explain the legal reason?

Answer 3

Those responsible must assess reasonable foreseeable risks and put control measures in place

Question 4

Explain the financial reason?

Answer 4

Reduce likelihood of fines and personal injury claims

Save money by reducing insurance premiums

Safer and more effective ways of working

Improve reputation

Question 5

Explain responsibility and accountability?

Answer 5

You can delegate responsibility but the manager is ultimately accountable