Health and Safety Legislation Flashcards
What does the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 establish?
It establishes the framework for workplace health and safety in the UK. Employers must ensure the health, safety, and welfare of employees and others affected by their activities.
What is required by the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)?
Employers must report certain workplace injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
What does the Equality Act 2010 protect against?
It protects individuals from discrimination in the workplace and wider society, covering various protected characteristics such as age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation.
What is the purpose of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)?
It ensures that work equipment is suitable, safe, and properly maintained. Employers must provide adequate training and information to employees using work equipment.
What does the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) require?
It requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health, including risk assessments, control measures, monitoring, and health surveillance.
What do the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 set out?
They set out requirements for the safe manual handling of loads to prevent injury. Employers must assess manual handling tasks and reduce the risk of injury.
What do the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require from employers?
Employers must provide adequate and appropriate first aid equipment, facilities, and personnel to ensure employees receive immediate attention if injured or taken ill at work.
What do the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 impose?
They impose duties on employers and employees to ensure electrical systems are safe to use and maintained to prevent danger.
What does the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 consolidate?
It consolidates fire safety legislation and places a duty on responsible persons to ensure fire safety in non-domestic premises, including risk assessments and fire safety measures.
What framework does the Environmental Protection Act 1990 provide?
It provides the framework for waste management and control of emissions into the environment, including provisions for the control of pollution and waste disposal.
What do the Smoke-free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations 2006 prohibit?
They prohibit smoking in enclosed public places and workplaces. Employers must ensure compliance with the regulations and provide appropriate signage.
What do the Safety Signs and Signals Regulations 1996 require?
They require employers to provide and maintain safety signs where there is a significant risk to health and safety that cannot be avoided or controlled by other means.
What does the Zoonoses Order 1989 require?
It requires the notification of certain zoonotic diseases (diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans) to the authorities.
What does the Movement of Animals (Records) Order 1960 require?
It requires records to be kept of the movement of certain animals to help control and prevent the spread of disease.
What does the Firearms Act 1968 regulate?
It regulates the possession, use, and sale of firearms and ammunition, including provisions for licensing and safe storage.
What does the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 regulate?
It regulates the operation of zoos to ensure the welfare of animals and the safety of the public, including requirements for licensing, inspections, and standards of care.
