HEALTH & SAFETY LOG CONTENT THE HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK 1974 Brief explanation on the following points :    The main aims of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

HEALTH & SAFETY LOG CONTENT

THE HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK 1974

Brief explanation on the following points :

 The main aims of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

 What is meant by statutory legislation?

What are the general duties placed on employers with regard to:

(a) Plant and systems of work

(b) Handling and storage of articles

(c) Training and supervision

(d) The workplace

(e) The working environment

 The duties on employers to persons who are not their employees but who may be affected by their activities.

 The two duties imposed on employees while at work.

 What provision does the HSWA make for the misuse of safety equipment

 What is the general purpose of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

What duties are imposed by Regulation 3 (E at W Regs)

What general provisions for safety are set out in Regulation 4 (Electricity at Work Regulations) for:

(a) Systems

(b) Work activities

(c) Equipment

Outline the provisions of Regulation 12 (E at W Regs) for disconnecting the supply

 Outline the provision of Regulation 13 (E at W Regs) for protecting persons while working on equipment.

 What is the purpose of Regulation 14 (E at W Regs)

 Under what circumstances is it permissible for a trainee to work on electrical systems where technical knowledge or experience is required Regulation 16  (E at W Regs)

Workshop safety:

Check Risk Assessments

What PPE is required

Rules for working in the workshop area