Employee and employer responsibilities under the HASAWA Flashcards
what’s your right under the HASAWA
Work in places where all the risk to your health and safety are properly controlled.
stop working and leave the area if you think you are in danger
be consulted on matters related to your health and safety at work
inform your employer about your health and safety issues and concerns.
Contact HSE, or your local authority, if you still have health and safety concerns without getting in trouble.
A rest break of at least 20 minutes if you work more than 6 hours at a stretch.
toilets, washing facilities and drinking water
Adequate first aid facilities.
what must you do under the HASAWA
Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do
Co-operate with others on health and safety and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.
Follow the training you have received when using any work items your employer has given you.
What must your employer do under the HASAWA regulation
Tell you how to do your job safely in a way you can understand and tell you about the risks to your health and safety from current or proposed working practices.
Tell you how any risks will be controlled and who is responsible for this
tell you how to get first aid treatment and what to do in an emergency.
your employer must provide free of charge training, any equipment and protection necessary for you at work.
health checks if there is a danger of ill health because of your work.
What information must your employer provide?
the health and safety law poster
Their health and safety policy statement
An up to date employers liability certificate visible in your place of work.
