Legislation Acts Flashcards
Civil Contingencies Act 2004
Makes provision about civil contingencies.
- Part 1 local arrangement: Category 1 responders (blue light) have to assess, plan and exercise for emergencies that could cause major disruption or risk to live. E.g., major flooding’s, large train incidents or a terrorist attack that would require a multi-agency response, Category 2 responders (mostly utilities and transport) to provide business continuity advice. Places legal responsibility for greater information sharing as part of a multiagency approach.
- Part 2: provides that temporary emergency regulations are normally made by the Queen through Order in Council or by a Minister of the Crown if arranging for an Order in Council would not be possible without serious delay. Such regulations are limited in duration to 30 days
Fire services Act 2004
Part 2 Functions of FRA
Part 2 Functions of fire and rescue authorities
Core functions
- Fire safety
- Fire-fighting
- Road traffic accidents
- Emergencies
Other functions
- Directions relating to particular fires and emergencies
- Power to respond to other eventualities
- Other services
HSAW act 1974
The Act defines general duties on employers, employees, contractors, suppliers of goods and substances for use at work, persons in control of work premises, and those who manage and maintain them, and persons in general. The Act enables a broad regime of regulation by government ministers through Statutory Instrument which has, in the years since 1974, generated an extensive system of specific provisions for various industries, disciplines and risks.
Management of
Health + Safety at work
Regualtions 1999
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. The Regulations were introduced to reinforce the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. … Undertake an assessment of the risks to health and safety of their employees and others who may be affected by their work activity.
