Health and Safety Info Flashcards
(11 cards)
What is the difference between Civil and Criminal H&S Law?
Criminal law punishes unsafe practices; civil law compensates injured employees.
What are the employer’s general duties?
Provide safe staff, systems, premises, training, and supervision.
What constitutes competent staff?
Reasonable care in selection, training, supervision, discipline.
What is required for safe equipment?
Maintain tools; employer may be liable even if fault is third party.
What does a safe system of work include?
Includes clothing, signage, first aid, hygiene, training.
When can an employer be liable for stress-related claims?
Employer may be liable if stress was foreseeable and unaddressed.
What is the H&S at Work Act 1974?
Core legislation; requires safe environment for all workers.
What are the employer’s H&S duties?
Risk assessments, appoint competent persons, prepare written policies.
What does reasonable practicability mean?
Costs of measures must not outweigh benefits.
Who enforces H&S regulations?
Carried out by HSE or Local Authority; may issue notices or prosecute.
What are employee duties regarding H&S?
Care for own/others’ safety; cooperate with employer.
