health and safety at work act

Question 1

key aspects

Answer 1

-established key duties + responsibilities for employees/employers

-employees have duty of care to provide safe working environment.
-HSE

-risk assessments, recording accidents, PPE (personal protective equipment)

Question 2

advantages

Answer 2

-HSE regulator ensures workplace protects employees health, safety + welfare.

-risk assessments lower hazards

-makes employer responsible for health + welfare of ppl on premises

-training + safe equipment protects against injury + harm

Question 3

drawbacks

Answer 3

-prosecution, fines, closure of business if not followed

-inspections from HSE

-lack of training = injury, harm, loss of confidence from service users

Question 4

implementation (how to use it) in health and social care settings

Answer 4

-ensures employees cooperate with employer + follow H&S regulations

-makes sure building has security systems in place

-ensures electrical equipment is PAT tested (portable appliance testing) + safe to use

Question 5

policies under the H&S act

Answer 5

-health + safety policy
-workplace hazards + risk control
-fire safety
-asbestos
-transport
-security of premises
-possessions + individuals
-electrical safety