Health and Safety - An introduction for everyone

Section 1: The Health and Safety Work Act 1974

• content tags:
• aims,
• employers' duties,
• employees' duties,
• enforcement,
• offences,
• penalties.

Section 1 explores the Health and Safety at Work Act, outlining the duties of both employers and employees under the Act. It also considers how the Act is enforced and by whom.View Section 1

Section 2: Regulations controlling working conditions

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• risk assessment,
• regulations,
• causes of fire,
• control of substances,
• manual handling,
• electricity,
• display screen equipment,
• provision and use of work equipment.

Section 2 describes the different legislation associated with health and safety, and gives the learner an opportunity to see how these acts and regulations work in practice. It discusses why legislation is important and offers a range of useful tips for safe working.View Section 2

Section 3: The process of risk assessment

• content tags:
• workplace regulations 1992,
• general working environment,
• temperature,
• lighting,
• workstations,
• safe condition of the work premises,
• traffic routes,
• facilities,
• safe housekeeping procedures.

Section 3 takes a step-by-step approach to the risk assessment process. It describes why and when risk assessments should be undertaken and identifies common hazards and risks in the workplace.View Section 3

Section 4: Regulations that require risk assessment

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• other regulations,
• personal protective equipment,
• signs and signals,
• accident reporting,
• first aid.

Section 4 introduces some more specific features of health and safety law, enabling the learner to understand safety signs and rules regarding special health and safety equipment. It outlines further hazards and risks and how to deal with them.View Section 4