Important Legal Duties 1.3 - H&S at work act 1974

Question 1

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Answer 1

2 - A DUTY TO

Employer must provide - as far as is reasonably practicable

• Safe plant/equipment
• SSOW
• Competent Persons
• Training/Supervision
• Safe work environment

if 5+ employees
* Written H&S policy

Question 2

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Answer 2

3- 3RD PARTY

Duty of employers to other persons other than employees

• Must conduct work, as far as in reasonably practicable that persons not in employment are not at risk

Question 3

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Answer 3

4 - THE FLOOR

Duties of person concerned with premise to persons other than employees

• Control as far as is reasonably practicable no risk to others IE Landlords when doing maintenance

Question 4

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Answer 4

6- CLICK!

Supply chain - Duties of manufacturers

• Safety - no risk posed by item
• Research - has been carried out
• Info - operating manuals provided
• Revision if risk is known

Question 5

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Answer 5

7 - LUCKY NO 7 - that they have a job!

Duty of employees at work

• Take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by actions
• Cooperate with employer to comply with law

Question 6

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Answer 6

8 - GAIT - Horseplay!

Not to interfere or misuse things

Question 7

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Answer 7

9 - NEIN - NO CHARGE

Not to charge employees for thing to comply with requirements IE PPE/Training

Question 8

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Answer 8

36 - BOTH IN A FIX

Offences due to another person

• Employer prosecuted

Question 9

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Answer 9

37 - NEITHER IN HEAVEN

Offences by corporate bodies

• Corporate bodies and officers prosecuted