Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
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- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Imposes general duties of employees, employers and the self employed
- Duties of employees
- take care of the health and safety of themselves and others
- cooperate with requirements issued by their employer
- not to intentionally or recklessly interfere of misuse anything
- e.g. equipment
- everyone is responsible for health and safety in the workplace
- must follow workplace training rules
- wear PPE
- use equipment as instructed
- Duties of the Employer
- ensure health, safety and well being of employees and others
- assess risks in the workplace
- ensure safety of employees in connection with the use, storage and transport of items
- ensure safe maintenance of the place of work
- consult employees
- employers have to complete or provide:
- risk assessments
- training for employees
- welfare facilities
- wash basins
- toilets
- rest/changing facilities
- area to eat/drink
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