Legislations

Question 1

What are the three objectives of ‘Health and Safety at Work 1974’?

Answer 1

Secure: health and safety at work. Protect: other persons against risks to health and safety. Control: the keeping of explosive or highly flammable or other dangerous substances, preventing unlawful acquisition, possession and use of such substances.

Question 2

What must employers do for you under the ‘Health and Safety at Work 1974’?

Answer 2

Consider who can harm you in the job, take steps to stop it. Explain risks and how these are controlled, including responsibilities. Protecting you from harm in the workplace. Provide training. Provide PPE.

Question 3

What must employees do under the ‘Health and Safety at Work 1974’?

Answer 3

Take responsible care of the health and safety of ourselves and other that may be affected by what they do or do not do. Cooperate with the employer on the health and safety. Obey local rules on health and safety. Wear appropriate PPE. Handle, store and transport articles/substances in a safe manner. Adequately maintain equipment where appropriate to manufacturers specification and legislation.