Health and safety legislations

Objectives

​By the end of the session learner will be able to

Describe at least 3 health and safety acts
Describe the employers responsibilities
Describe their responsibilities with regards to health and safety

Acts

​Today we will be covering

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA 1974 )

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

• Manual Handling Operations Act

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

• Electricity at Work Act

​The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Can be referred to as HSW, HSWA, HASAW 1974 or HASAWA,
An Act of Parliament that sets out the framework for managing workplace health and safety in the UK.

The act defines the general duties of everyone, including employers  and employees, owners, managers and maintainers of work premises (etc) for maintaining health and safety within most workplaces.

Health and safety at work Act

Employer’s responsibilities;

• Care for the health, safety and welfare of their employees, members of the general public and any contractors working in the salon.

• Ensure all equipment meets health and safety standards (regular checks)

• Carry out regular risk assessments ie; toxic fumes

• Provide adequate training inc; evacuation procedures

• Display the guidance poster within the salon

Health and safety at work Act

Employee’s responsibilities;

•Follow the salons’ regulations on health and safety working practices

•Take adequate care regarding potential hazards ie; cleaning up spillages

•Attend staff training on health and safety and work related training

•Not to misuse or interfere with protective wear

• Do not endangering others

Multiple Choice

Who's safety are you responsible for in the salon?

• Yourself

• Employer

• Client

• Everyone

Reporting of Injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences Regulations 2013

RIDDOR
By law employers and others in charge of work premises, must report and keep a record of

Work related accidents which cause death or serious injuries
Certain dangerous occurrences

Reporting of Injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences Regulations 2013

Employees must

Report accidents to manager
Record all details of accidents in the accident book

Multiple Choice

Where should accidents be record?

• Accident book

• 999

• Reception

• Environmental health

Control of substances Hazardous to health

​COSHH

The law requires you to adequately control exposure to harmful chemicals in the workplace that could cause ill health.
Covers the control, use, handling, disposal, usage and ventilation of harmful substances

Control of substances Hazardous to health

​Requires employer to

•Work out what hazardous substances are used in your workplace and find out the risks

•Decide what precautions are needed before starting work with the substances

•Prevent or control exposure

•Maintain and control safety measures

•Monitor exposure of employees

•Carry out health surveillance when necessary

•Make sure employees are properly informed, trained and supervised.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

​Employee must

• Only used what they are trained to use

• Follow manufactures guidelines

• Wear required PPE

• Handle, use, store and dispose of substances correctly

Multiple Choice

Where should hazardous chemicals be stored?

• Top shelf open cupboard

• Locked fire proof cupboard

  Bottom shelf

• Locked fireproof, open cupboard

• Shelf at the back of the salon

Aims to protect people from injury caused by manual handling.

The regulations apply to any activity that involves lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving a load by hand or by bodily force.

​Manual Handling Regulations 1992

Manual Handling Regulations 1992

​Employer requirements

•Avoid, Assess and Reduce the risk of injury as is reasonably practiced

Manual Handling Regulations 1992

​Employee requirements

• Follow, use correct safety equipment and co-operate with employer

• Inform the employer of handling hazards

• Take care not to put others at risk

Multiple Choice

If something is to heavy to lift what should you do?

• Push it

• Ask for assistance

• Try and lift it

Personal Protect Equipment

​PPE

Consists of

Gloves
Apron
Mask

Personal Protective Equipment

​The employer must

• Provide PPE if required

Personal Protective Equipment

​The employee must

• Use PPE if necessary

• Use PPE correctly

• Report if damaged or lost

Multiple Choice

What is not a PPE item?

• Shoes

• Mask

• Gloves

• Apron

Electricity at Work Act 1989

Aimed to prevent death or injury to any person from electrical causes whilst working

​Electricity at Work Act 1989

Requires employer to

Equipment must be correctly installed and maintained by a qualified engineer

Ensure all appliances are PAT tested yearly

Safety checks carried out before use

​Electricity at Work Act 1989

Requires employee to

Report anything broken or faulty
Don't use if broken
Use correctly
Only use what you are trained to use

Multiple Choice

How often should appliances be tested?

• Monthly

• Annually

• Every 3 months

• Every 2 years