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Unit 27: Understanding health and safety in the business workplace
P1: Explain the legal requirements and regulations for ensuring the health, safety and
security of those employed in business
In this task, I am going to explain different legislation relating to Health and Safety
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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is a piece of legislation which details the duties of
employers regarding health and safety in the workplace
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The Act enlists that the workplace have certain provisions to be upheld:
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Safe operation to be upheld throughout which includes regular maintenance of the
workplace environment, equipment etc

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Maintenance of safe access and exits, at the workplace, such as fire and emergency
exits

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Safe storage of hazardous chemicals

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Appropriate health and safety training for staff

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Employers must keep and update a written Health and Safety Policy, and include
employees, in order to keep everyone updated with regulations

Health and Safety at Work Act Regulations 1999

The variation of the Act sets out the general duties which employers have towards
employees and members of the public, as well as employees have to themselves and to
each other
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The key requirement on employers is to carry out a risk assessment, and employers with five
or more employees need to record the significant findings of the risk assessment
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Certain ideas relating to the risk assessment and regulations are as follows:

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making arrangements for implementing the health and safety measures (mainly
including communicating with employees to enforce these regulations)

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appoint the relevant people to help them to implement the arrangements;

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set up emergency procedures

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provide clear information and training to employees

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work together with other employers who may share the workplace, to have the same
emergency regulations and procedures

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

This Regulation ensures that the workplace is safer, as it helps to prove instructions,
procedures, training and supervision to encourage people to work safely and responsibly
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In terms of selecting equipment, you must use the relevant equipment suited to the task, in
order to provide the best protection possible
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In terms of safety equipment, there are many different things to consider:
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Equipment that is in line with the regulations, to provide safety

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Equipment that will suit the user, factors include the size, fit and weight, so the
equipment will suit them, so they are more likely to use it as a result

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Adaptability

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Training and knowledge of the equipment, so the employees know how to use the
equipment efficiently and effectively

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Equipment must be maintained to a high standard, if not, then be replaced

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Must ensure that employees are using the relevant safety equipment

Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
The key aim of this Regulation is to prevent death or injury to any person from electrical
causes in relation to work activities
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The key regulation relates to these matters:
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General safety of electrical systems

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Strength and capability of electrical equipment

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Hazardous environments

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Insulation, protection and placing of conductors

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Working on or near live conductors

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Work space access and lighting

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