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Health and Safety at Work Act - 1974 - Coggle Diagram
Health and Safety at Work Act - 1974
The working environment must not put anyone at risk
carry out risk assessments
Provide PPE
Have procedures in place to prevent accidents
Monitor staff practice
Ensure fire alarms, extinguishers and exits are accessible and working.
The equipment provided must
be safe and in 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 aims of the act
An important act that is the basis for other health and safety regulations and guidelines.
It established the health and safety executive 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.