health and saftey Flashcards
key piece of health and safety in the UK
HASWA 1974
what is the duty of every employer
to ensure the health and safety and welfare at work of there employees
who is responsible for providing PPE
the employer
what does COSHH stand for
control of substances hazardous to health
which UK government body enforce health and safety legislation
the health and safety executive HSE
what sort of hazards could you come across
tripping slipping chemicals
what is the duty of the employee
health and safety of themselves and others
what is another name for acts of parliament
statutory legislation
ACOPs
approved codes of practice
what prosecution can be received
fine up to 20 000 or 6 months imprisonment
how many plumbers die every week from asbestos
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how does asbestos get into the body
when it is inhaled
what illnesses can you get from asbestos
asbestosis and mesothelioma
what do you do when you come across asbestos
stop immediately and report it
what are the importance’s of PPE
safety health protection legal compliances productive boost
