health and safety

Question 1

health and safety at work act 1974

Answer 1

main piece of legislation
‘as far as is reasonably practical’
safe environment
deemed this way

Question 2

consumer protection act 1987

Answer 2

safeguard consumers
- product liability
- general safety
- price indications
warn consumers of potential risks
information for risks
monitor safety
if damaged = duty to repair

Question 3

trade descriptions act 1968
british standards institute

Answer 3

national standards body
set of standards to assure consumers that products are well produced

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Question 4

safety of toys

Answer 4

european toy safety directive
british standards

1 comply with essential entry requirements
2 carry out safety assessment
3 instructions
4 testing
5 record complaint

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