7.1.3 Industry Specific Regulations Flashcards
What does PUWER stand for?
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Who does PUWER place duties on?
People and companies who own, operate, or have control over work equipment.
What additional responsibilities does PUWER impose?
Responsibilities on businesses and organisations whose employees use work equipment.
What supports PUWER?
An Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) that sets out compliance requirements.
What are some examples of guidance covered by PUWER?
Suitability of equipment, stability, maintenance, stop controls, isolation from storage of energy, specific risks, warnings.
What does LOLER stand for?
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
Who does LOLER place duties on?
People and companies who own, operate, or have control over lifting equipment.
What must lifting operations involving lifting equipment be?
Properly planned by a competent person, appropriately supervised, and carried out in a safe manner.
What does COSHH stand for?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
What is the purpose of COSHH?
To require employers to control substances that are hazardous to health.
What types of substances does COSHH cover?
Substances that can cause lung diseases, dermatitis, burns, and some cancers.
What is the INDG 136?
A publication that describes how to control hazardous substances at work.
What must suppliers provide for ‘dangerous for supply’ products?
A safety data sheet.
What are MSDS/SDS?
Material Safety Data Sheets/Safety Data Sheets required by UK REACH regulations.
What is the purpose of MSDS/SDS?
To ensure safe supply, handling, and use of chemicals.
