Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Question 1

what year was the Health and Safety at Work Act introduced?

Answer 1

1974

Question 2

what are the functions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

Answer 2

• it is a piece of legislation covering health and safety in GB
• is an act that provides a legal framework for maintaining health and safety issues in workplaces
• the act is designed to help prevent workers an service users from injuring themselves

Question 3

what kind of act is the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Answer 3

an umbrella act

Question 4

what is an umbrella act?

Answer 4

where under the act there are many other regulations

Question 5

what regulations does the Health and Safety at Work Act cover?

Answer 5

• COSHH
• RIDDOR
• Management of Health and Safety Regulations

Question 6

how does the Health and Safety at Work Act promote health, safety and security in HSC and CC settings?

Answer 6

• an important act that is the basis for other health and safety regulations and guidelines
• it established the Health and Safety Executive as the regulator for the health, safety and welfare of people in work settings in the UK
• it established the key duties and responsibilities of all employers and employees in work settings

Question 7

what are employers responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Answer 7

• ensure that all work is carried out safely as possible, without risks to other people
• ensure the health and safety of employees
• provide and maintain equipment and work systems which are safe
• deal with substances such as chemicals safely
• provide a written health and safety policy
• provide adequate information and training

Question 8

what are the employees responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act?

Answer 8

• take care of their own health and safety at work
• take care of the health and safety of others
• co-operate with their employers
• not misuse or interfere with anything provided for health and safety purposes

Question 9

how can the health and safety at work act be applied to a HSC setting?

Answer 9

• care home
• making sure there are no risks in place so that an elderly patient doesn’t trip over whilst they are walking
• when people are older, their dexterity can be reduced meaning that they may shuffle along increasing the risk of tripping

Question 10

how can the health and safety at work act be applied to a CC setting?

Answer 10

in a nursery setting, the staff should be aware that children can be more vulnerable to issues relating to health and safety

• younger children are often prone to tripping as they are not stable on their feet
• so removal all objects that could cause a trip hazard

Question 11

what does the health and safety at work act say we must do to manage risk and hazards?

Answer 11

• ensure the health and safety of employee
• provide a safe place of work, including safe access
• provide a safe system of work
• ensure the safe use, handling, storage and transporting of articles and substances
• provide a safe working environment, and adequate welfare arrangements
• provide information, instruction, training and supervision