What The Law Says Health and Safety law in the UK is based on the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
This act is the foundation of today's health and safety regulations and codes of practise.
HASAWA 74, as its commonly known, provides the legal framework to promote, stimulate and encourage high standards of health and safety in places of work.
It sets out the general duties, which;
(a) employers have towards their employees and members of the public, and
(b) the duties employees have to themselves and each other.
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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
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Health & Safety Regulations The main regulations include: |
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Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Covers the moving of objects by hand or bodily force, includes partly mechanically assisted systems, and tasks employers to ensure adequate attempts are amde to eliminate handling activites or at least reduce their risk as far as practicably possible. |
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Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Requires persons in control of electrical systems to ensure that they have been properly constructed, maintained and are used in such a way so as not to give rise to danger or risk to life. |
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Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002
The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 details the obligations of persons in control of buildings and premises to determine by written record the location and nature of asbestos material within the premises and to ensure that any potential exposure routes via normal operations or removal are managed in a controlled and safe manner.
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Health and Safety (First Aid) 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. These Regulations apply to all workplaces and to the self-employed. |
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Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
The regulations aim to reduce the risk to persons health and safety from the use of lifting equipment provided for use in the work place. It asks questions on equipments strength and stability including fitness for purpose, also , its instalation, methods of use and its maintenance. |
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Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000
Requires the user of an installed pressure system, i.e. a system containing a relevant fluid (such as compressed air or liquified gas), at a pressure greater than 0.5bar (about 7psi) above atmospheric, must have a written scheme for periodic examination by a competent person. This includes; establishing safe operating limits, provide adequate operating instructions, ensure plant is properly maintained and keep records of the most recent examination and supplied parts. |
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