Lesson 7 Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the purpose of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
Establishes employer responsibilities for employee health, safety, and welfare.
Mandates risk assessments and the provision of safe working conditions.
How does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 impact emergency planning?
Requires emergency protocols for workplace hazards.
Ensures staff training for emergencies like fires or chemical spills.
What does the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulate?
Control of hazardous substances to prevent harm to health.
Identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks.
How does COSHH impact emergency planning?
Requires procedures for handling chemical spills or exposure.
Mandates availability of safety data sheets and protective equipment.
What is RIDDOR and what does it require?
Reporting of workplace incidents, injuries, and diseases.
Ensures record-keeping for investigations and compliance.
How does RIDDOR impact emergency planning?
Provides a framework for incident reporting during emergencies.
Informs risk assessment updates to prevent recurrence.
What is the Zoonoses Order 1989 concerned with?
Control and notification of zoonotic diseases.
Protocols for managing animals with transmissible diseases.
How does the Zoonoses Order 1989 impact emergency planning?
Guides response plans for disease outbreaks like avian flu.
Coordinates with veterinary and public health authorities.
What is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?
Assigns responsibility for fire risk assessment to building managers.
Requires fire prevention measures and emergency evacuation plans.
How does the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 impact emergency planning?
Ensures regular fire drills and staff training.
Promotes integration of fire safety into broader emergency response.
What does the Movement of Animals (England) Order 2006 regulate?
Regulates the movement of animals to control disease spread.
Includes permissions and biosecurity requirements.
How does the Movement of Animals (England) Order 2006 impact emergency planning?
Critical for livestock disease outbreaks.
Supports quarantine and movement restrictions.
What does the Firearms Act 1968 regulate?
Firearm ownership and use.
Ensures licensing, storage, and usage compliance.
How does the Firearms Act 1968 impact emergency planning?
Addresses firearm-related risks in incident planning.
Guides secure storage and handling during emergencies.
What is the purpose of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981?
Ensures the safe operation of zoos and animal welfare.
Includes requirements for emergency escape planning.
How does the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 impact emergency planning?
Mandates contingency plans for animal escape or zoonotic outbreaks.
Involves coordination with local authorities and emergency services.
