current legislation t10

• What is the consumer rights act?

  The UK legislation designed to protect consumers
• When was the consumer rights act implemented and why?

  -2015

  - to consolidate all existing consumer rights legislation into a single act
• What is the consumer rights act?

  Part1) concerns consumer contracts for gods, digital content and services

  Part2) concerns unfair terms

  Part3) concerns other miscellaneous provisions
• What is the health and safety regulation?


  Minimised chance of serious injuries in the workplace
• When was the health and safety act put into practice?


  1974, to minimise accidents
• What breaks down a hazard?

  Hazard, risk, control measures
• What are the 4 key points if the health and safety act?


  1)Adequate training of staff to ensure health and safety procedures are understood and adhered to

  2) adequate welfare provisions for staff at work

  3) a safe working environment maintained where operations are in conduct

  4) suitable provision of relevant information, instruction and supervision vision
• What are the COSHH regulations?


  A set of regulations that ensure hazards are controlled so they won't affect someone's health eg chemicals and solvents - control of substances hazardous to health