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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Coggle Diagram
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Key Aspects
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 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
The working environment must not put anyone at risk.
Carry out rick assessments
Provide PPE
Have procedures in place to prevent accidents
Monitor staff practice
Ensure fire alarms, extinguishers and exits are accessible
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 should 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
It established the health and safety executive (HSE) as the regulator for the health and safety welfare of people in work settings in the UK
It established the key duties and responsibilities of all employers and employees in work settings
Key points
Work environment can not put anyone at risk
Equipment provided must be safe and in good working order
Employers provide adequate health and safety training for staff
Written health and safety policy provided
Protective equipment
Employees must repost hazards