4 - "Six Pack" Flashcards
What are the “Six Pack” of the H&S regulations?
Group of 6 regulations introducted in 1993, covering various key aspects of H&S compliance. - helping employers comply with their duty of care to their employees.
What are the 6 reguations under the “Six Pack”
- Management of Health and Safety at Work
- Display Screen Equipment
- Manual Handling Operations
- Personal Protective Equipment at work
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment
- Workplace Heath, Safety and Welfare
What are some other legislation surrounding H&S?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations 2012 (RIDDOR)
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Fire Risk Management Regulatory Refore (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Outline the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations 2012 (RIDDOR)
Trigger date of reporting injury: over 7 days incapacitation
Reported to HSE: 15 days from accident
All employes must keep a record of a ll 3 day-plus injuries
Minimum accident book timeline: 3 years after accident or injury
Outline the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
related to breaches of duty of care leading to a person’s death
Penalties range from unlimited fine, imprimsonment, disqualification as company director.
Outline the Fire Risk Management Regulatory Refore (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Based on risk assessment with emphasis on fire prevention
Requires “responsbile person” to control a building
Record keeping and staff training required
