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Health and Safety at work Act 1974, The Health and Saftey at Work Act 1974…
Health and Safety at work Act 1974
The working environment mustn't put anyone at risk
❕ Carry out risk assessments
❕ Provide PPE
❕ Have procedures in place to prevent incidents
❕ Monitor staff practice
❕ Ensure fire extinguishers, exists and alarms are accessible and working
The equipment provided must be safe and in good working order
❕ Provide fit for purpose equipment in good working order
❕ Safety check equipment regularly.
❕ Regular maintenance and service of equipment
❕ Electrical equipment and appliances are PAT tested
Employers must provide adequate health and safety training for staff
❕ Provide health and safety training for all staff – regularly updated
❕ Staff trained to use specialist equipment
❕ Regular fire evacuation practices
❕ Provide adequate first aid
A written health and safety policy should be provided
❕Health and safety policy written in line with legal requirements
❕ Ensure staff are aware of and have access to the policy.
❕ Display the Health and Safety Law poster
Protective equipment must be available if needed to all employees and free of charge
❕Maintain adequate supply of PPE
❕ Staff are not charged for PPE
❕ Ensure staff wear PPE provided
The Health and Saftey at Work Act 1974 was recently updated on the 31st December 2020
This act is aimed at employers, who must follow this act in order to keep there employees safe