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    HEALTH & SAFETY REGULATIONS

    Health and Safetyat Work etc Act 1974.


    Often referred to as HASAW or HSW.

    This covers all aspect of health and safety:

    Employers must provide safe working area,


    supervision, instructions, training of staff cleaning
    first aid etc.

    Employees must also take care of their own


    health and safety not endangering other not
    misusing the equipment etc.
    Main aims of the act (1974) are :

    Main aims of the act (1974) are :


    Secure the health, safety and welfare of
    people at work.
    Protect people other than those at work
    against risks to health and safety
    Control the handling and storage of
    dangerous substances.
    Control the emission into the atmosphere of
    offensive substances.
    THE MAIN HEALTH AND SAFETY
    REGULATIONS
    1.The Management of Health and
    Safety at Work Regulations 1999
    Main employerdutiesunder theRegulations
    include:

    Making assessments of risk.


    Appointing competent persons to oversee
    workplace health and safety;
    Providingworkerswith information and training
    Operating a written health and safety policy.
    2.
    The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welf
    are) Regulations 1992
    The main provisions of these Regulations
    require employers to provide:
    Provide adequate lighting, heating, ventilation
    and workspace (and keep them in a clean
    condition);
    Staff facilities, including toilets, washing
    facilities and refreshment.
    Safe passageways, i.e. to prevent slipping and
    tripping hazards.
    3.
    The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Reg
    ulations 1992
    The main provisions here apply to display
    screen equipment (DSE) 'users
    make arisk assessmentof workstation use
    by DSE users, and reduce the risks identified;
    ensure DSE users take 'adequate breaks';
    provide regular eyesight tests;
    provide health and safety information;
    provide adjustable furniture (e.g. desk, chair,
    etc.
    Demonstrate that they have adequate
    procedures designed to reduce risks
    associated with DSE work, such as
    repetitive strain injury (RSI).
    4.
    The Personal Protective Equipment at W
    ork Regulations 1992
    Ensure that suitable personal protective
    equipment (PPE) is provided free of charge .
    The PPE must be 'suitable' for the risk in
    question, and include protective face masks and
    goggles, safety helmets, gloves, air filters, ear
    defenders, overalls and protective footwear.
    Provide information, training and instruction on
    the use of this equipment.
    5.
    The Provision and Use of Work Equipmen
    t Regulations 1998
    The main provisions require employers to:
    ensure the safety and suitability of work
    equipment for the purpose for which it is
    provided;
    properly maintain the equipment, irrespective
    of how old it is;
    provide information, instruction and training
    on the use of equipment.
    protect employees from dangerous parts of
    machinery
    6.The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases
    and Dangerous Occurrences
    Regulations 1995

    Under these Regulations, employers are


    required to report a wide range of work-
    related incidents, injuries and diseases
    The following injuries or ill health must be
    reported:
    the death of any person;
    specified injuries including fractures,
    amputations, eye injuries, injuries from
    electric shock, and acute illness requiring
    removal to hospital or immediate medical
    attention; to theHealth and Safety Executive(
    7.The Working Time Regulations 1998

    This Regulations cover the right to annual leave and to have


    rest breaks, and they limit the length of the working week.
    48-hour maximum working week. Employers have a
    contractual obligation not to require a worker to work
    more than an average 48-hour week (unless the worker
    has opted out of this voluntarily and in writing);
    minimum daily rest periods of 11 hours, unless shift-
    working arrangements have been made that comply with
    the Regulations; and
    an uninterrupted 20-minute daily rest break after six
    hours' work, to be taken during, rather than at the start or
    end of the working time

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