Legislation Flashcards
What is the key piece of H and S legialsation
Health and Safety At Work Act 1974
Can you name some of the key secondary legislation which is enabled by the HSAWA 1974?
Big 6:
Management of Health and Safety at Work - undertake risk assessments
Display Screen Equipment - various requirements for comfortable workspaces, eye testing etc.
Manual Handling Operations - The Manual Handling Operations Regulationsrequire an employer to carry out a risk assessment on all manual handling tasks that pose an injury risk.
PPE at Work - Provide PPE, must be suitable, stored correctly, maintained.
Provision and use of Work Equipment - equipment for work is suitable, safe, maintained, inspected and training given
Workplace Health Safety and Welfare - Stipulates welfare standards necessary for most workplaces
Also:
CAR 2012 - assess risks from asbestos, put in place measure to prevent exposure to asbestos, provide appropriate work equipment, provide info, instruction and training to workers
CDM Regulations 2015
RIDDOR 2013 - reporting injuries legislation. Injuries reported after 7 days incapacitation. Must be reported within 15 days of the accident
COSHH 2002 - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
Which legislation was the RR (FSO) 2005 made under?
Regulatory Reform Act 2001
What is the duty of the Employer under the HSAWA 1974?
To ensure the health safety and welfare at work of all employees
Safe plant and systems of work
Articles and substances need to be safe
Provide instruction training and supervision
Maintain safe place of work
Provide safe working environmnent and arrange for welfare facilities
What is the duty of the employee under the HSAWA 1974?
Employees:
- Care for their own health and safety
- Care for others who work with them who may be affected
- Co-operate with employer to enable employer to fulfill legal duty
- No acts of horseplay or violence if put peoples h&s in jeopardy
