legislation p2 and m1
Know how legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures promote health, safety and security P2, M1
Legislation and Guidelines
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)
The UK has one of the lowest accident rates in the world. This act is one of the main reasons for this. Legislation over the last 30 years has helped bring about significant improvements in health and safety in the workplace, including a reduction of fatalities of nearly 2/3 since the act was introduced. However even now over 200 people are killed each year at work in the UK and over 150,000 are injured. 2 Million People suffer from illness that has been caused, or made worse by their work.
Health and safety law applies to Scotland as well as England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It applies to employees, the self-employed, people on work experience, apprentices, volunteers, mobile workers and home workers.
There are several pieces of legislation and various guidelines that you have to work within, as a health and social care worker. The HASAWA is the main piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the UK. It is responsible for enforcing the Act and a number of other regulations relating to the working environment. In Scotland this role is carried out by the Scottish Executive.
Key Requirements
Employers at Forrest Edge are responsible for the health and safety of employees, workers from other organisations, and visitors whilst they are on the premises. Employers must:
… Carry out a thorough risk assessment before opening for business, and it should be updated regularly
… Ensure that there is a health and safety policy written for the Forrest Edge and appoint someone to be responsible for health and safety.
… Keep a record of all accidents and incidents that occur
… Provide safety equipment, written health and safety information and training
… Ensure that the setting is fully insured. Employer’s compulsory liability insurance must be taken out and public
Legislation and Guidelines
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)
The UK has one of the lowest accident rates in the world. This act is one of the main reasons for this. Legislation over the last 30 years has helped bring about significant improvements in health and safety in the workplace, including a reduction of fatalities of nearly 2/3 since the act was introduced. However even now over 200 people are killed each year at work in the UK and over 150,000 are injured. 2 Million People suffer from illness that has been caused, or made worse by their work.
Health and safety law applies to Scotland as well as England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It applies to employees, the self-employed, people on work experience, apprentices, volunteers, mobile workers and home workers.
There are several pieces of legislation and various guidelines that you have to work within, as a health and social care worker. The HASAWA is the main piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the UK. It is responsible for enforcing the Act and a number of other regulations relating to the working environment. In Scotland this role is carried out by the Scottish Executive.
Key Requirements
Employers at Forrest Edge are responsible for the health and safety of employees, workers from other organisations, and visitors whilst they are on the premises. Employers must:
… Carry out a thorough risk assessment before opening for business, and it should be updated regularly
… Ensure that there is a health and safety policy written for the Forrest Edge and appoint someone to be responsible for health and safety.
… Keep a record of all accidents and incidents that occur
… Provide safety equipment, written health and safety information and training
… Ensure that the setting is fully insured. Employer’s compulsory liability insurance must be taken out and public