Section 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What year was The Health and Safety Act introduced?
A
1974
2
Q
The Health and Safety Act 1974 covers….
A
The interaction between employers and staff in their work place
3
Q
What does the Health and Safety Act 1974 include?
A
Time in the office and outside the office (rental appraisals and viewings)
4
Q
What is HASAWA?
A
The main piece of legislation covering health and safety at work
5
Q
What is moving and handling covered by?
A
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
6
Q
What is working with Display screen equipment covered by?
A
The Health and Safety Regulations 1992
7
Q
What does the Health and Safety Regulations 1992 require an employer to do?
A
Provide equipment meeting certain minimum standards
Give operators periodic breaks
Provide eye tests if necessary
