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LO2.1: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Coggle Diagram
LO2.1: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The working environment must not put anyone at risk
Put in place procedures to prevent accidents
Monitor staff practice
Provide PPE
Ensure there are working fire alarms, fire extinguishers and accessible fire doors
Carry out risk assessments
The equipment provided must be safe and in good working order
Regularly safety-check equipment
Regularly service/ maintain equipment
Make sure it is fit for purpose
Ensure electrical appliances are PAT tested
Employers must provide adequate health and safety training for staff
Train staff to use specialist equipment
Have regular fire/ evacuation practices
Health and safety training for staff is updated regularly
Provide adequate first aid
A written health and safety policy should be provided
Ensure staff are aware of and have access to the policy
Display the 'Health and Safety Law' poster
Produce a health and safety policy in line with legal requirements
Protective equipment, if needed, must be available to employees free of charge
Make no charge to staff for PPE
Ensure staff wear PPE provided
Maintain an adequate supply of PPE
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Adds specific detail to the Health and Safety at Work Act about the safe management of health and safety
Competent individuals are appointed to manage health, safety and security, and to deal with any emergencies that may occur
Information, training and supervision are provided so that work activities can be carried out safely
Risk assessments are carried out and any control measures required are implemented