Health and safety lesgislations Flashcards
What does HASAWA stand for
Health and safety at work act
What year was the HASAWA legislation in placed
1974
What does HASAWA do
Employers must protect the ‘health, safety and welfare’ at work of all their employees, as well as others on their premises
What does PUWER stand for
Provision of use and work equipment regulation
What year was the PUWER legislation in place
1998
What does PUWER do
The regulations deal with the work equipment and machinery used every day in workplaces and aims to keep people safe wherever equipment and machinery is used at work.
What does RIDDOR stand for
Report of incidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulation
What year was the RIDDOR legislation in place
2013
What does RIDDOR do
RIDDOR is the law that requires employers, and other people in charge of work premises, to report and keep records of: work-related accidents which cause deaths. work-related accidents which cause certain serious injuries
What does COSHH stand for
Control of substances hazardous to health regulation
What year was the COSHH legislation in place
2002
What does COSHH do
COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by: … providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases; planning for emergencies.
What does PPE stand for
Personal protection regulation
What year was the PPE legislation in place
2002
What does PPE do
PPE protects the user against health or safety risks at work. It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses. It also includes respiratory protective equipment, such as face masks.
