Health and Safety at work Act 0.0 / 5 ? Health & Social CareUnit 3 LegislationBTEC NationalOCR Created by: lucybackhouseCreated on: 10-02-21 14:27 Key features How it promotes health, safety and security 1 of 6 The working environment must not put anyone at risk - carry out risk assessments - provide PPE - monitor staff practice - make sure fire alarms work 2 of 6 The equipment provided must be safe and in good working order - to provide equipment that is fit for purpose and in good working order - to regularly safety check equipment - to regularly service/ maintain equipment - to ensure electrical appliances are PAT tested 3 of 6 Employers must provide adequate health and safety training for staff - to provide H&S training for staff - to train staff to use specialist equipment - to have regular fire/ evacuation practices - to provide adequate first aid 4 of 6 A written health and safety policy should be provided - to produce a H&S policy in line with legal requirements - to ensure staff are aware of and have access to the policy - to display the "Health and Safety Law" poster 5 of 6 Protective equipment, if needed must be available free of charge for employees - maintain an adequate supply of PPE - make no charge to staff for PPE - Make all staff wear PPE 6 of 6
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