Legislations PART TWO Flashcards
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act
Allows the law to regulate an establishment – so they have to have a licence to run (tattoo)
The Trade Descriptions Act
Ensures people tell the truth about the products or services they are selling,
The Sale and Supply of Goods Act
A satisfactory standard of quality, fit for purpose and sold as descried.
Taken over by Comsumer right
The EU Cosmetics Directive
Any products which is intended to be placed on any part of the human body must comply with this regulation
The Supply of Goods and Services Act
Taken over by the consumer rights act
The Working Times Regulation
This regulation governs the number of hours an employee can work.
-48 hours a week is the MAX, employees can opt out and work longer if they wish.
The General Products Safety Regulations
This ensures that all products to be used by the public follow certain safety regulations.
The Manual Handling Operations Regulation
Employers must make adjustments for the employees when manual handling is involved. This must be avoided if injury can occur.
Fire Precaution Act
The Fire Precautions Act 1971 introduced powers for the fire authority to make an application to the court to prohibit the use of premises in circumstances where they were deemed to be dangerous or a risk of fire.
Workplace Regulations (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Ensures employers look after the health and safety and welfare of their employees. This includes providing welfare resources.
Health – temperature, lighting, cleanliness, space and facilities.
Safety – maintenance of equipment, walk ways and doors and windows
Welfare – rest and eating area, storage for belongings, wash area and drinking water.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
PUWER
requires that equipment provided for use at work is: suitable for the intended use. safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and inspected to ensure it is correctly installed
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
This regulation appoints a person to be in charge of assessing risks to employees, clients and visitors within the work place. Risks must be eliminated or minimised.
