A3 - Health, Safety + Envir. Regs in Health + Science Sector

• What is the purpose of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999?

  Aims to reduce the number and severity of accidents in the workplace through the assessment and management of risk
• What is the purpose of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2022?

  A requirement for employers to control substances hazardous to health by reducing or preventing employees' exposure to these substances
• What is the purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022?

  Defines employers' responsibilities to provide appropriate PPE to reduce harm to employees, visitors and clients
• What is the purpose of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013?

  Defines employers' duties to report serious workplace accidents, occupational disease and specified dangerous occurrences
• What is the purpose of the Environmental Protection Act 1990?

  Makes provision for improved control of pollution to air, water and land by regulating the management of waste and control of emissions
• What is the purpose of the Special Waste Regulations 1996?

  Measures relating to:

  • the regulation and control of transit, import and export of waste
  • prevention, reduction and elimination of waste pollution
  • the requirement for an assessment of the impact on the environment of projects likely to have significant effects on the environment
• What is the purpose of the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005?


  Controls the storage, transport and disposal of hazardous waste to ensure minimal risk and ensure it is appropriately managed
• What is the purpose of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013?

  To reduce the amount of electronic and electrical equipment incinerated/sent to landfill

  Places a duty to correctly store/transport electrical waste
• What is the purpose of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO) 2005?

  To reduce death, damage and injury caused by fire by placing legal responsibilities on employers to carry out a fire risk assessment
• What is the purpose of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?

  Requires employers to assess and minimise the risk to health involved in manual handling, moving and positioning
• What is the purpose of the Health and Safety (Display Screen) Regulations 1992?

  Defines employers' responsibilities in carrying out risk assessments of employee workstations including display screen equipment
• What are the steps to asses and minimise potential hazards and risks by using the Health and Safety Executive's 5 Steps to Risk Assessment?

  Identify hazards

  Decide who might be harmed and how

  Evaluate risks and decide on precautions

  Record findings and implement them, including completing risk assessments

  Review assessment and update if necessary
• How can health and safety at work be promoted?

  Complete statutory training

  Model good practice

  Encourage individuals to take reasonable care

  Follow policies and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

  Ensure there is clearly visible information and guidance

  Follow processes for recording and reporting issues

  Maintain equipment and remove faulty equipment

  Appropriately store equipment
• How would you deal with situations that can occur in a health or science environment that could cause harm?

  Follow health and safety procedures

  Keep yourself and others safe including evacuation if appropriate

  Secure the area

  Report and/or escalate as appropriate

  Debrief and reflect on the root causes to prevent the situation from reocurring