Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASWA)

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASWA)

1. HASWA for SERVICE PROVIDERS

   • The working environment must not put anyone at risk
     • Employers must:
       • Cary out risk assessments
       • Provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
       • Put procedures in place to prevent accidents
       • Monitor staff practice
       • Have
         • Fire Alarms
         • Extinguishers
         • Accessible fire doors
   • The equipment provided must be safe and in good working order
     • Employers must:
       • Provide equipment that is:
         • Fit for pupose
         • In good working order
       • Carry out regular safety checks for all equipment
       • Regularly service/maintain all equipment
       • PAT test all electrical appliances
   • Employers must provide adequate health and safety training for staff
     • Employers must:
       • Provide health and safety training for staff
         • Must be updated regularly
       • Train staff in specialist equipment
       • Hold regular fire/evacuation practices
       • Provide adequate first aid
   • A written health and safety policy should be provided
     • Employers must:
       • Produce a health and safety policy in line with legal requirements
       • Ensure all staff are aware, and have access to the policy
       • Display the 'Health and Safety Law' poster in the workplace
   • Protective equipment, if needed, must be available free of charge to employees
     • Employers must:
       • Maintain an adequate supply of PPE
       • Make no charge to staff for PPE
       • Ensure staff wear the PPE provided

2. HASWA for EMPLOYEES

   • The working environment must not put anyone at risk
     • Employees must:
       • Report any hazards to the employer
       • Take care of themselves and others in the workplace
   • The equipment provided must be safe and in good working order
     • Employees must:
       • Not misuse or tamper with equipment
   • Employers must provide adequate health and safety training to staff
     • Employees must:
       • Co-operate with their employer by attending health and safety training
   • A written health and safety policy should be provided
     • Employees must:
       • Co-operate with their employer by following health and safety regulations in the workplace
   • Protective equipment, if needed, must be available free of charge to employees
     • Employees must:
       • Wear any protective clothing provided