regulations Flashcards
what does coshh stand for
control of substances hazardous to health
what is the purpose of the health and safety at work act 1974
its a duty of employers to ensure that all employees and non employees are safe, this involves health, safety and wellbeing
what does coshh do
requires employees to control substances that are considered hazardous to health. the products must be clearly labelled to inform consumers of how they could be harmful
what does riddor stand for
reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations
what does riddor do
places responsibility on employers and responsible people to report serious workplace accidents, occurrence of disease and dangerous occurrences (like worm infestations)
give some requirements of the zoo licensing act 1981
- keep public and staff safe
- proper husbandry and security to ensure good animal welfare
- conservation research
- good facilities
- follow legislation
- education
what are the 4 things zoos must do at least 1 of to have a zoo license
(zoo licensing act 1981)
- research in terms of conservation
- training in terms of conservation
- breeding programs
- reintroducing animals in the wild
how must zoos promote education
(zoo licensing act 1981)
- give a written education strategy and active programme
- education facilities
- accurate education
what must zoos do in order to be able to keep venomous animals
- sufficient staff trained
- suitable enclosure, locked and marked with a warning sign
- action plan in place including antivenom accessible
what are the steps for safe lifting
- assess area and load
- bend knees
- stable position
- back straight
- arms in line with trunk
- firm grip
- weight close to centre of gravity
- turn feet in direction of movement
what is the aim of the h&s first aid regulation 1981
to require employers to provide adequate first aid facilities, equipment and personnel for empoyees
what are the minimum requirements to comply with the first aid regulations 1981
1, a suitably stocked first aid kit
2. an appointed person to take charge of first aid arrangements
3. information for employees about first aid arrangements
businesses should also undergo an assessment to ensure they have the correct levels of h&s provision
what is the aim of the personal protective equipment at work regulations 1992 (PPER)
to supply and use ppe at work wherever there are risks to health and saftey that ca not be adequately controlled in other ways.
what do the pper regulations require of ppe
- the ppe is assessed to ensure its suitable
- its maintained and stored properly
- provided with instructions for safe usage
- used correctly by employees
what is the aim of machinery safety regulations 2008
to ensure the safety of machinery placed on the market or put to use. the “UKCA” mark will indicate that the machinery meets the correct standards. (this was ce before brexit)
what is the aim of machinery safety regulations 2008
to ensure the safety of machinery placed on the market or put to use. the “UKCA” mark will indicate that the machinery meets the correct standards. (this was ce before brexit)
what is the aim of work at height regulations 2005
to prevent deaths / injuries caused by falls from heights. employers must ensure work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people. they must also conduct risk assessments and provide appropriate safety measures
what is the aim of the control of noise regulations 2005
to protect workers from the risks of hearing loss and other health issues caused by exposure to excessive noise in the workplace.
what is the aim of the firearms act 1968
it enforces control over the use of firearms, this is important for animal care facilities where euthanasia might be necessary in an emergency
what is the main arim of the lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1988 (LOLER)
to ensure lifting operations are carried out as safely as possible, this means lifting operations must be managed and planned and equip must be inspected and fit regulations
what is the main aim of the provision and use of work equipment regulations 1998 (PUWER)
it puts duty on employers and businesses to oversee how equip is operated to limit accidents, this means ensuring equip is safe and appropriate and that everyone who uses it is trained.
what is the main aim of the waste electrical and electronic equipment regulations 2013 (WEEE)
manufacturers must register and take responsibility for their products, this included offering a free take back service
main aim of the equality act 2010
The aim of this legislation is to protect individuals from unfair treatment and to promote a fair and more equal society
what are the protected characteristics
Age
Disability
Gender Reassignment
Marital Status
Pregnancy and Maternity
Race
Religion or Belief
Sex
Sexual Orientation
