Legislation Purposes Flashcards
What is the purpose of the health and safety at work act 1974
Defines employers responsibility to protect the safety of the employees, members of the public and themselves
What is the purpose of management of health and safety at work regulations 1999
Reduce the number and severity of accidents in the workplace, through assessment and management of risk
What is the purpose of control of substances hazardous to health regulations 1994 and subsequent amendments 2002
Requirements of employers to control hazardousl substances and preventing employees exposure to them
What is the purpose of personal protective regulations 2018
To make suitable workplace safety equipment available, free of charge to any employees working in potentially hazardous environments
What is the purpose of reporting of injuries, disease and dangerous occurrences regulations 2013
Reporting accidents and ill health is a legal requirement. It enables health and safety executives and local authorities to identify where and how risks arise
What is the purpose of the environmental protection act 1990
To set out the structure and authority of waste management and emissions control in England, Scotland and wales
What is the purpose of the special waste regulations 1996
To provide an effective system of control wastes that are dangerous and have special requirements placed on their handling
What is the purpose of health and safety (display screen equipment) regulations
To ensure people work safely with display screen equipment
What is the purpose of manual handling operations regulations 1992 (as amended)
Avoid, assesses and reduces the risk of injury from manual handling. Wait for help and follow training to prevent injuries to either patient and/or medical personnel
What is the purpose of regulatory reform (fire safety) order 2005
To reduce fire risk and as far as is reasonably practical ensure that everyone on the premises and near by can safely evacuate in event of a fire.
What is the purpose of waste electrical and electronic equipment regulations 2012/19/EU
To reduce the amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment incinerate or sent to landfill sites
What is the purpose of hazardous waste regulations 2005
To protect human health and the environment By ensuring transport and disposal of hazardous waste
