health and safety regulations

Question 1

what is management of health and safety at work regulations 1999?

Answer 1

• requires employees to carry out risk assessments
• make arrangements to implement necessary measures
• appropriate info and training must be give to employees

Question 2

what is the health and safety work act?

Answer 2

• provide and maintain safety equipment
• ensure materials are used properly, handled, used and transported
• identify potential hazards

Question 3

what is COSHH?

control of substances hazardous to health

Answer 3

• is the law that required employers to control substances that are hazardous to health and reduce exposure, provide monitoring and health surveillance and plan for emergencies

Question 4

what chemicals does COSHH cover?

Answer 4

fumes, dust, vapours and gases

Question 5

what are duties of employers?

Answer 5

• do risk assessment and precautions to stop it
• explain how risk will be controlled to employees
• give health and safety training
• any equipment needed to give

Question 6

what are duties of employees?

Answer 6

• follow training, use any items you have received
• care for your own and other people’s health and safety
• tell someone if there are any problems that may cause harm