Health and Safety Flashcards
What are the names of the different health and safety legislations?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
Fire Precautions (place of Work) Regulations
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 sets out the responsibilities of employees and employers with regards to health and safety in the workplace. It also states all employees must have access to the organisations health and safety policy. This act applies to all places of work and everyone at work.
What are some employee responsibilities?
- Take reasonable care for their own safety and others
- Cooperate with employer
- Do not interfere with or misuse equipment
- Attend health and safety training
- Use equipment according to instructions
- Read the health and safety policy
What are some employer responsibilities?
- Provide and maintain suitable and safe surroundings
- Provide information and training on health and safety
- Provide protective clothing and equipment is necessary
- Prepare a health and safety policy
- Safe entrance and exit from work
What is involved in the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992?
- Employers must provide appropriate workstations e.g. adjustable chairs, tilting screens and wrist rests
- Employers must ensure staff have regular breaks to work away from the computer on other tasks
- Employers must provide regular eye tests if necessary
What is involved in the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981?
- Employers must provide a well-stocked first aid box
- Employers should appoint a first aider (one for every 50-100 employees)
- Staff should be informed of first aid procedures
- Employers should keep a record of all incidents/accidents on an accident report form
What is involved in the Fire Precautions (Place of Work) Regulations 1995?
- Employers must provide firefighting equipment e.g. fire extinguishers
- Employers must provide fire detectors and an alarm system throughout the premises that must be regularly maintained
- Employers must train employees in fire procedures
- Employers must have regular fire drills
- Employers must ensure routes to emergency exits from a workplace and the exits themselves are kept clear at all times
What is induction training?
A new employee will receive induction training to introduce them to the organisation and the way it works. The training will involve a tour of the building and information regarding health and safety procedures, in particular where fire exits and fire assembly points are for staff.
