Health and Safety at Work

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Health and Safety at Work

• Everyone has the right to work in safe and
  healthy conditions

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What do you expect to find?

• Clean toilet and washing facilities
• A pleasant well lit working environment that is
  neither too hot nor cold
• No dangerous hazards such as toxic substances
  lying around, dangerous materials or faulty
  equipment.

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Legal Responsibility

• Risk Assessment
• a study of all the possible risks associated
  with carrying out work activities

4
Why are we safer today?

• Modern work is typically safer and healthier
• Trade unions put pressure on the government and
  employers to create healthier and safer working
  conditions
• Health and Safety laws

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The Health and Safety at Work Regulations for
Employers

• Set up emergency procedures
• Provide information for employees about Health
  and Safety, which is easy to understand
• Provide training for all employees including
  those starting work for the first time

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FACT

• Employees also have important responsibilities
  for Health and Safety

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Employee ResponsibilitiesYou must

• Use equipment and dangerous substances in
  accordance with the training and information you
  receive
• Report dangerous situations and any weaknesses in
  Health and Safety practice at your workplace

8
Health and Safety

• Employers appoint competent people to help them
  comply with Health and Safety regulations
• Appoint a Health and Safety committee
• Have Trade Union safety representatives

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Glossary of Important Terms

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1975
• Health and Safety at Work Regulations

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Glossary of Important Terms

• Risk Assessment
• Trade Union Safety Representatives
• The Management of Health and Safety Regulations
  1999