Health and safety laws

• What is the purpose of health and safety laws?

  Help prevent accidents
• What does HASAWA stand for?

  Health and Safety at Work Act
• What must employers provide under HASAWA?

  A risk assessment
• What is one responsibility of employees under HASAWA?

  Work safely
• What does COSHH stand for?

  Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
• What types of substances does COSHH cover?

  Chemicals, fumes, and vapours
• How should hazardous substances be stored according to COSHH?

  Stored properly
• What must employers ensure regarding exposure to hazardous substances?

  Exposure is kept to a minimum
• What does RIDDOR stand for?

  Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, Dangerous Occurrences
• What must employers report under RIDDOR?

  Serious injuries and death
• What must employees report to their employers?

  Any health and safety issues
• What is the purpose of an accident book?

  To keep a record of accidents
• What must employers provide under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?

  Training
• What is one guideline for employees during manual handling?

  Keep your back straight
• What should employees do if they need help with heavy lifting?

  Get help
• What does PPER stand for?

  Personal Protective Equipment Regulations
• What must employers provide under PPER?

  Suitable clothing and equipment
• What is one type of personal protective equipment?

  Gloves
• What are the responsibilities of employers under health and safety laws?

  • Provide risk assessments
  • Ensure equipment testing and maintenance
  • Ensure safe storage for chemicals
  • Provide safety equipment and clothing
  • Offer training
• What are the responsibilities of employees under health and safety laws?

  • Work safely
  • Follow health and safety rules
  • Wear safety equipment and clothing
  • Report any accidents or hazards
• What are the symbols employees must identify under COSHH?

  • Warning
  • Toxic danger
  • Long-term health hazard
  • Danger to the environment
  • Corrosive
  • Flammable
  • Explosive
  • Compressed gas
• What are the key components of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations?

  • Provide training
  • Conduct a risk assessment
  • Follow training guidelines
  • Maintain proper posture
  • Use equipment like trolleys
• What types of injuries and occurrences must be reported under RIDDOR?

  • Serious injuries and death
  • Near misses
  • Work-related diseases
  • Gas leaks
  • Dangerous occurrences