Electrical Technology Flashcards
How can you identify Statutory Regulations?
Usually contains the word “Regulations” and always has an SI (Statutory Instrument) number
What are Statues (Acts of Parliament known as)?
Primary legislation
What do Statues lay down? How are they added to?
They lay down the general framework of the law, which is added to over the years through numerous Regulations
What are Statutory Regulations known as?
Secondary legislation
What type of legislation is the HSW Act 1974?
Primary legislation
What does the HSW Act cover?
Occupational health and safety in GB
What is the HSW Act about?
Stopping anyone getting hurt at work or becoming ill through work.
What does the HSW Act require employers to do? (10)
Assess risks in the workplace and to put in place measures to prevent harm and to inform all concerned about who is responsible for the removal or reduction of the risks
Consult with workers and health and safety representatives to protect employees from harm in the workplace
Provide free health and safety training to enable employees to do their jobs safely
Provide, free of charge, any equipment or PPEs required for employees to do their jobs, and ensure it is properly maintained and remains functional
Provide adequate welfare facilities such as toilets, washing facilities and drinking water
Provide adequate first aid facilities, as appropriate for the type of work being carried out
Report deaths and major injuries to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Incident Contact Centre
Report other injuries, diseases and dangerous incidents under the Reporting of Injuries, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
Have insurance that covers employees in case they get hurt at work or become ill through work
Work with any other employers or contractors sharing workplace or providing employees (such as agency workers), so that everyone’s health and safety is protected
What does the HSW Act require employees to do? (4)
Follow training received when using any equipment supplied by the employer
Take reasonable care of their own and other people’s health and safety
Co-operate with the employer on health and safety matters
Tell someone (the employer, supervisor or health and safety representative) if they think the work or inadequate precautions are putting anyone’s health and safety at serious risk
What should the employee do if they have concerns about health and safety in the workplace? (2)
They should talk to their employer, supervisor or health and safety representative
They should seek advice from the general information about health and safety at work on the HSE website www.hse.gov.uk
If after talking to their employer, the employee is still worried, what can the employee do?
They can contact their local enforcing authority for health and safety and the Employment Medical Advisory Service (EMAS) via the HSE website
What the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR) made under?
The HSW Act
What is a duty holder?
Any person or organisation holding a legal duty under the HSW
What does the EAWR cover?
The principles of electrical safety that apply to work activities and systems
What does competency mean?
The degree to which a person has the ability to complete something
