Legislation on Health and Safety

Question 1

What must employers do under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

Answer 1

Provide and maintain suitable surroundings.
Provide safe equipment and carry out regular maintenance.
Provide information on H & S

Question 2

What are the employees responsibilties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

Answer 2

Take care for own safety and report any immediate issues.
Observe and report hazards.
Don’t interfere with equipment

Question 3

What are the regulations of the Health and Safety (First Aid) 1981?

Answer 3

Employers must provide first aid equipment.
Appoint someone as being in charge of first aid arrangements.
Train

Question 4

What are the regulations for Health and Safety and Welfare regulations?

Answer 4

This covers all types of organisations.

Covers issues like space, light, ventilation, storage.

Question 5

What must employers do under the Fire precautions act?

Answer 5

Assessment fire risk
Check evacuation routes
Provide equipment