The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, to protect the health and safety of their employees so far as is reasonably practicable. Duties also exist to protect members of the public who may be affected by the running of the business. This duty also applies to the self-employed.
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 these specify the minimum welfare standards in the workplace including number of toilets, wash hand basins, work space, temperature, safe glazing in windows, etc
The Control of Substances Hazardous of Health Regulation 2002 (COSHH) Employers have a duty to ensure that employees are not exposed to substances hazardous to their health. This brings in the risk assessment principle once more and where substances can …show more content…
It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses.
The Health and Safety (FirstAid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 This legislation places legal implications on employers to ensure the safety of electrical devices in the workplace. The regulations dictate that all portable equipment must be inspected regularly and tested to ensure that it is safe for use.
FIRE PRECAUTION ACT 1971 To Undertake a fire risk assessment. This must be in writing if five or more people work together as employees. The employer must also take into account all other people on the premises; this will include clients and visitors to the premises.
Each premises must have a fire and evacuation procedure. All staff must be fully informed in all aspects of evacuation procedures; this includes any specific duties that individual employees
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 these specify the minimum welfare standards in the workplace including number of toilets, wash hand basins, work space, temperature, safe glazing in windows, etc
The Control of Substances Hazardous of Health Regulation 2002 (COSHH) Employers have a duty to ensure that employees are not exposed to substances hazardous to their health. This brings in the risk assessment principle once more and where substances can …show more content…
It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high-visibility clothing, safety footwear and safety harnesses.
The Health and Safety (FirstAid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work.
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 This legislation places legal implications on employers to ensure the safety of electrical devices in the workplace. The regulations dictate that all portable equipment must be inspected regularly and tested to ensure that it is safe for use.
FIRE PRECAUTION ACT 1971 To Undertake a fire risk assessment. This must be in writing if five or more people work together as employees. The employer must also take into account all other people on the premises; this will include clients and visitors to the premises.
Each premises must have a fire and evacuation procedure. All staff must be fully informed in all aspects of evacuation procedures; this includes any specific duties that individual employees