HEALTH + SAFETY ATWORK ACT 1974

Health And Safety At Work Act (HSWA) is…

A piece of Legislation enforced by the local authorities along with the Health and Safety Executive that covers occupational health and

safety in the UK as well as other

acts relevant to the working place.

According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_and_Safety_at_Work_etc._Act_1974

England: County Councils where there are no District Councils;District Councils;London Borough Councils;Common Council of the City of London;Sub-Treasurer of the Inner Temple;Under-Treasurer of the Middle Temple;Council of the Isles of Scilly;

Scotland: Councils for a local government area;

Wales: County Councils or County Borough Councils.

Which local authorities enforce this law…………

What is ‘The Health And Safety Executive’?.........

According to:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_and_Safety_at_Work_etc._Act_1974

‘Section 10 created two bodies corporate, the Health and Safety Commission and Health and Safety Executive who performed their respective functions on behalf of the Crown (section 10 and Schedule 2). The bodies had wide powers to further their objectives by all means other than borrowing money (On 1 April 2008, the two bodies merged, the aggregate taking the name Health and Safety Executive.’

Duties of employers…….To ensure the health and

welfare of all his/her employees by:

*Making sure all machinery/tools are maintained

and safe to use.*Safe handling, transport, use

and storage of workplace items and substances.

*Necessary and relevant training and supervision of

employees.*Maintenance of work

environment and regular risk assessments.

Duties of employees……… *Work with employers to ensure health and safety is not compromised

whilst carrying out duties.

*Take care and safety of yourself

and others whilst in the workplace.

Duties regarding substances used in the workplace…..

*All substances are transported, used, stored and handled properly at

all times.*Perfomance of

necessary examinations of substances.

*Follow correct use and disposal of substances as

provided by manufacturer’s

instructions.

HEALTH AND SAFETYGAME

Split Into two groups and each, pick a name and team captain. This Question based game will test your Health and Safety knowledge so I hope you were paying attention girls!