LO2; Legislation and Regulations

Question 1

What is meant by ‘Legislation’?

Answer 1

Legislation is law that’s set out by Parliament and are government acts

Question 2

What is meant by ‘Regulations’?

Answer 2

Regulations are rules and guidance that’s derived from law

Question 3

What are the five types of regulations that promote health, safety + security?

Answer 3

• Management of Health and Safety at work regulations 1999
• Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995
• Reporting of injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) 2013
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 2012
• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

Question 4

What are the four types of legislation that promote health, safety + security?

Answer 4

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Food Safety Act 1990
• Data Protection Act 1998
• Civil Contingences Act 2004