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Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations (Distinction)
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Assignment 1 of 3 assignemnts in Engineering Health and Safety Unit. I was awarded Distinction overall for the whole H&S unit.
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Health and Safety in an Engineering Workplace Unit 1Assignment 1
Introduction/Scenario
The health, safety and welfare of people working or operating within any engineering
context are of prime importance. Individuals should expect to be able to carry out their
workplace activities, in a safe environment that does not compromise the general well-
being or their ability to successfully complete their work. To this end companies are
required to comply with health and safety Legislation and Regulations. This assignment is
concerned with this area.
Task 1(P1)
Research two engineering organisations (one organisation should be your place of work)
and describe the key features of relevant safety requirements. (P1)
For each organisation:
Identify a minimum of three different sets of regulations that would be relevant.
Company 1:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 1992. This regulation states that employers
have to provide relevant PPE at work that will protect employees from risks at work.
PPE can be anything from Safety goggles, Safety boots and overalls.
Manual Handling at work 2002. An employer must protect workers from the risk of
injury when manual handling in the workplace by providing relevant training so that
they know how to lift objects correctly.
Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) 2002. This regulation states that
hazardous substances should be controlled appropriately to prevent these
substances being hazardous to health. Ways to do so could be by putting in
appropriate control measures to reduce harm to health, making sure that they are
used.
Company 2:
RIDDOR (Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations)
2013. This regulation puts duties on employers and self-employed to report any
incidents that take place in the workplace/around the workplace.
Health and Safety at Work act 1974. This act is one of the main legislations used to
promote safe working measures in a workplace. This act protects employees and the
outside public from work related activities.
The Workplace Regulation 1992. This regulation covers a variety of the basics in
health and safety and also covers welfare issues which applies to many workplaces.
, Describe a minimum of three key features of each of the sets of regulations you
have chosen
Within the six regulations, you must include PPE, COSHH & Manual Handling.
PPE
1. The main feature is too protect the person
2. PPE must be visually examined before use
3. Safety signs can remind people to wear PPE
COSHH
1. Providing control measures to reduce harm to health
2. Keeping control measures in good working order
3. Always have a plan for emergencies
Manual Handling
1. Assess any hazards that cannot be avoided
2. Reduce the risk of injury
3. To provide a safe lifting technique
RIDDOR
1. Keeping records in a file, accident book etc
2. Keep all records up to date
3. Report all injuries big or small
HASAWA
1. Must maintain safe operation throughout the workplace
2. Have the appropriate training if required
3. To keep everyone safe in the workplace
The Workplace Regulation 1992
1. Provide suitable lighting, heating and ventilation throughout the workplace
2. Provide enough facilities e.g. toilets, wash points etc
3. Safe walkways (in order to prevent slipping and tripping hazards)
Task 2 (P2)
Using the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 as the principal source of legislation, describe
the roles and responsibilities of the following within a mechanical and electrical based
engineering organisation.
Employers:
Throughout the health and safety at work act 1974 it is the employer’s right to provide a
safe working environment in order to prevent risks to people and themselves. They
should put appropriate signage up to make employees aware of potential hazards which
the task at hand could endeavour. Furthermore, the employer should provide a
workplace with enough ventilation, toilets and wash facilities. Employers must also
provide their staff with the appropriate personal protective clothing if needed in order
to keep their workers safe (including themselves).
Self-employed (subcontractors):
More recently than others, under the health and safety at work act 1974 it is now
subcontractors own responsibility to make sure they act appropriately in order to maintain
safety levels whilst working. It is their own responsibility to consider the work they are
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