1.6 H&S Statute Law Structure

Question 0

Outline the legal status,who it is issued by and give an example of regulations.

Answer 0

Legal status - legally binding statue law, covers specific issues, power comes from enabling act.

Issued by - parliament (drafted by HSE)

Example - management of health and safety at work regs. (Mgt Regs)

Question 1

Outline the legal status,who it is issued by and give an example of a statute - act.

Answer 1

Legal status - legally binding

Issued by - parliament

Example - HASAWA 1974

Question 2

Outline the legal status,who it is issued by and give an example of a approved code of practice (ACOP).

Answer 2

Legal status - not legally enforceable but can be used in evidence against you, how to comply with legislation, explains definitions and key terms and shows general principals.

Issued by - HSE

Example – ACOP associated with the management of health and safety at work regs COSHH PUWER

Question 3

Outline the legal status,who it is issued by and give an example of a code of practice.

Answer 3

Legal status – not legally enforceable but provides useful guidance on legal requirements

Issued by - industry bodies

Question 4

Outline the legal status,who it is issued by and give an example of a guidance note (GN).

Answer 4

Legal status - Guidance only, technical details and specific issues

Issued by – HSE and other organisations

Example – lighting at work - gives technical details on types of lighting which should be used for different situations

Question 5

Outline the legal status,who it is issued by and give an example of British or European standards.

Answer 5

Legal status – not legally enforceable

Issued by – BSI

Example – safety sign colour and shape