Theme 2 Flashcards
Legislation
Health and safety at work act 1974
Defines employers responsibility to protect the health, safety and welfare at work of employees
Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999
Aims to reduce the number and severity of accidents in the workplace, through assessments and management of risks
Personal protective (enforcement) regulations 2018 purpose
Provides a system the enforcement. Employers responsibility to provide equipment like gloves and masks
Control of substance hazardous to health (coshh) regulations 1994 purpose
Reducing and preventing employees exposure to the substances
Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulation 2013 purpose
To stop work related accidents from happening as they can see if lots of people have had the same accident then they can prevent it
Special waste regulation 1996 purpose
To provide an effective system of control for wastes that are dangerous and have special requirements placed on their handling
Special waste regulation 1996 purpose
To provide an effective system of control for wastes that are dangerous and have special requirements placed on their handling
Hazardous waste regulation 2005 purpose
To protect human health and the environment by ensuring the proper handling, transport and disposal of hazardous waste
Waste electrical and electrical equipment regulations 2012/19 purpose
To reduce the amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment from being incinerated or sent to landfill
Regulatory reform ( fire safety) order (RRO) 2005 purpose
Fire safety in non-domestic premises. Having drills and plans in place so everyone has the best chance at survival
Manual handling operations regulations 1992 purpose
Avoids, assesses and reduces the risk of injury. Follow the policy of moving people
(Display screen equipment) regulations 1992 purpose
To ensure people work safely with screen equipment. Posture, eyesight make sure to take breaks
What is a risk assessment?
The process of identifying hazards and how they cause harm then taking steps to minimise harm
What are the 5 steps of managing risks
1) identify the hazard
2) assess the risks
3) control the risks
4) record findings
5) review the controls
What should be considered when assessing severity of risks
Potential consequences
