Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

Question 1

what year was the management of health and safety at work regulations introduced?

Answer 1

1999

Question 2

what are the requirements of the management of health and safety at work regulations?

Answer 2

• risk assessment
• provision of safe and adequate equipment
• safe systems of work
• establishment of emergency procedures
• appointment of competent persons
• special considerations for pregnant workers and young people

Question 3

how does the management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 promote health, safety and security in HSC and CC settings?

Answer 3

• the act places duties on employers to carry out and implement risk assessments of the health, safety and security of their employees and others who live and work in these settings
• it requires work settings to have arrangements in place including appointing competent people to manage heath, safety and security as well as procedures for emergency situations that may arise
• it requires employers to provide information, training and supervision so that work activities can be carried out safely