Health and Safety Legislation

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Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

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Primary legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain.

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Employer's duty under Health and Safety at Work Act

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Ensure health, safety, and welfare of employees.

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Employee's responsibility

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Take reasonable care for own and others' safety.

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Risk Assessment

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Process of identifying hazards and evaluating risks.

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PPE requirement

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Mandatory when required by risk assessment.

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COSHH

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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.

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Manual Handling Operations Regulations

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Guidelines to prevent injury from lifting and carrying.

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Spillage of chemicals in a lab

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Follow COSHH guidelines and use appropriate PPE.

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RIDDOR

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Requires reporting of work-related accidents and diseases.

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Employer training requirement

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Training is a legal requirement.