Relevant to all industries, primary legislation which outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees in managing health and safety in the workplace

Legislation expanding on the duties of the employer, requiring them, for example, to nominate health and safety representatives and offer appropriate training

Requires businesses to report any incidents where a worker (or a member of the public) has received a serious injury

Applies to situations where items must be moved vertically. The equipment used to do this must be appropriate for the task and safe to use

Aims to ensure workers are not harmed by different substances used in the workplace

Requires employers to ensure that equipment used in the workplace is suitable for the task, in good working order and workers are trained to use it safely

Aims to reduce musculoskeletal injuries as a result of poor techniques and excessive force when moving large loads

Important legislation governing the management of flammable materials and the reduction of ignition risk

PPE at Work Regulations 1992

Employers are responsible for providing PPE as required

Working Time Regulations 1998 (and Amendment 2003)

Maximum working week in the UK is 48 hours unless workers opt out

Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008

Businesses that sell machinery must ensure appropriate safety instructions and labelling are available

Specific plans are required to prevent falls

Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005

If work is carried out in a noisy environment, employers must provide hearing protection and regular hearing checks

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Health & Safety Laws

T Level in animal Management H & S Legislation

Question	Answer
HASAWA 1974	Relevant to all industries, primary legislation which outlines the responsibilities of employers and employees in managing health and safety in the workplace
MHSWR 1999	Legislation expanding on the duties of the employer, requiring them, for example, to nominate health and safety representatives and offer appropriate training
RIDDOR 2013	Requires businesses to report any incidents where a worker (or a member of the public) has received a serious injury
LOLER 1998	Applies to situations where items must be moved vertically. The equipment used to do this must be appropriate for the task and safe to use
COSHH 2002	Aims to ensure workers are not harmed by different substances used in the workplace
PUWER 1998	Requires employers to ensure that equipment used in the workplace is suitable for the task, in good working order and workers are trained to use it safely
MHOR 1992	Aims to reduce musculoskeletal injuries as a result of poor techniques and excessive force when moving large loads
Fire Safety Act 2021	Important legislation governing the management of flammable materials and the reduction of ignition risk
PPE at Work Regulations 1992	Employers are responsible for providing PPE as required
Working Time Regulations 1998 (and Amendment 2003)	Maximum working week in the UK is 48 hours unless workers opt out
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008	Businesses that sell machinery must ensure appropriate safety instructions and labelling are available
WAHR 2005	Specific plans are required to prevent falls
Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005	If work is carried out in a noisy environment, employers must provide hearing protection and regular hearing checks

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